Hotel Frances

The rooftop terrace provides a stylish retreat while the knowledgeable staff offers insider tips for exploring Guadalajara's historic treasures

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February 2026

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March 2026

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Hotel Frances in central Guadalajara combines relaxation with convenience. Travelers love the peaceful rooftop terrace, practical dry cleaning, and attentive concierge. The staff earns praise for tour assistance and limo transportation, making city exploration easy.

Very good

Popular amenities

Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Business services
Bar
Laundry

￥9,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 15 of 15 rooms

Standard Room

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Wardrobe or closet

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Suite

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Wardrobe or closet

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Suite

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Desk

36 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room Standard

20 sq m
Sleeps 4

Standard Triple Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Wardrobe or closet

16 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Wardrobe or closet

16 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Wardrobe or closet

26 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Wardrobe or closet

26 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Desk

36 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Double Beds

Grand Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Wardrobe or closet

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
4 Double Beds

Elite Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

2 bathrooms

Minibar

36 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
4 Double Beds

Single Room Standard

18 sq m
Sleeps 2

Triple Room Standard

18 sq m
Sleeps 3

Quadruple Suite

Good

20 sq m
Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Guadalajara, a neighborhood in Guadalajara, Hotel Frances is near a metro station. Minerva Roundabout and Basilica de Zapopan are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Avienda Chapultepec and Plaza del Sol. Check out an event or a game at Jalisco Stadium, and consider making time for Zoologico Guadalajara, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Guadalajara travel guide

44100, JAL, Guadalajara, Maestranza No. 35, Col. Centro

What's nearby

Guadalajara Cathedral
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Plaza de Armas
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Degollado Theater
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Plaza de los Mariachis
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Magno Centro Joyero
7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Guadalajara Centro Station
3 min walk
Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL)
44 min drive

Restaurants

La Chata
3 min walk
Starbucks
2 min walk
Piso Siete
3 min walk
Cantina La Fuente
4 min walk
El Arte Cafeteria
1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Frances

Hotel near Guadalajara Cathedral

Take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars at Hotel Frances. The on-site restaurant, El Molino Rojo, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and concierge services
A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
A front-desk safe, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 65 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like room service.

More amenities include:

Showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/closets, cable channels, and daily housekeeping

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

￥9,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 170 to 170 per person
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

El Molino Rojo

Things to do

Piano

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1610
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

Room service

More

Air conditioning
Desk
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 170 to 170 per person
Airport shuttle fee: MXN 350 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Frances Hotel

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Hotel Frances Hotel Guadalajara

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Frances pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Frances?

As of Feb 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Frances on Feb 10, 2026 start from ￥8,196, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Frances?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Frances?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Frances provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of MXN 350 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Frances located?

Located in Downtown Guadalajara, this hotel is steps from Plaza de la Liberacion and Guadalajara Cathedral. Guadalajara Wax Museum and Plaza de Armas are just steps away. Guadalajara Centro Station and Plaza Universidad Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Frances Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Feb 3, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location. At the centro and also close to the train. Very clean and comfortable room. The staff were extremely nice and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Nov 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location! Great service

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis F.

Jan 5, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Staff were very nice and provided great service. Room space was very small specially the bathroom and shower. Towels were very thin. Elevator was out of service multiple times.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Nov 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Room was good, its an old building so dont expect perfection, staff is very friendly, this trip was tough because of all the construction around, but we made the best of it. Will be back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Diego

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The building does have some great historical features but it still was has cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Feb 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our stay… it was comfortable and entertaining… can’t wait to come back!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Sep 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location for sightseeing!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eldibrando

Sep 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly staff, like that they had entertainment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Rooms need updating. Would of rather had a shower than a tub.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Nov 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Love the ambiance and history, convenient location to everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onofre

Apr 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Polite employees and very helpful

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Oct 15, 2024

Clean, quiet, perfe t location, friendly staff, very happy to have choosen this hotel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Apr 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Historical property in the historic district. Wonderful experience. The hotel staff are amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Mar 22, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed here many times. It was good in the past. Unattended and poorly staffed.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARINA

Feb 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The staff was amazing! Welcoming and helpful. The beds need to be updated tho. They are clean but the mattress is hard.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lola

Jan 9, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

great location. would pick a larger room next time that is NOT on the street. Pretty noisy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

JOSE M

Sep 19, 2024

Great location and service. The property needs some work and updating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Noemi

May 7, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We honestly opted to move to another hotel without complaining. There is the process of remodeling and I hope once it’s completed there will no longer be issues with the AC. This is not a reflection of the staff as they tried to make us feel comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Jan 10, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

The water and electricity cut off on the middle of the night around 9pm and didn’t turn on until 2am luckily we needed to go to sleep to catch a flight. The staff is very accommodating The only elevator doesn’t work and the 3rd floor is very loud with AC noises and cathedral bells every hour. This is the oldest hotel in Guadalajara and it shows.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Abel

Jan 25, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location (Centro) well, it is the oldest hotel in the city and built in 1600’s. Hard beds, bad Wi-Fi, remotes for TV & Air 2 ft from the wall😛 No heating, lots of noise in the evening. Till 10 or 11pm No early siestas 😝 2 of the 3 nights events in the lobby. No refrigerator. For takeouts. But inexpensive. (Under$50) Just my point of view Platinum member (Expedia)

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Here's a polished and more professional version of your review while keeping your voice and experience intact: --- The hotel is definitely older, but that’s part of its charm and character. We enjoyed our stay—staff were friendly and helpful throughout. Check-in was a bit slow, but we were eventually taken care of. One of the best parts is the location: just a short walk to the cathedral and many major tourist attractions, with two fantastic cafés on either side of the hotel Cafe Arte and Chai (best breakfast). It’s truly a convenient base for exploring the area. The hotel also offers helpful services like organizing tours to other areas Tequila, Tlaquepaque, Tonola etc, airport transfers, and other arrangements as needed. In the evenings, they host entertainment such as mariachi, tribute bands, and live music. We attended each event and had a great time relaxing with a few drinks. Cleanliness could use some improvement, but it was generally acceptable. We visited in July, and it was extremely hot with a noticeable mosquito presence—both indoors and out—so we recommend bringing bug spray. This isn’t really a hotel issue, just something to be aware of when visiting during the summer. Overall, a pleasant and memorable stay with a lot of local flavor.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Howard

Jan 31, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

The front staff where very friendly and helpful. Make sure you ask for your car well before your ready to leave it takes about a half hour to get your car..I had room 308 on the penthouse floor it was goo, except for what appeared to be black mold on the cieling all along the one side. The shower floor was not to clean and the drain is plugged. The view on the ph floor is great facing the cathedral. All and all it is a decent stay. Beds and pillows are harder than I like. Location is a 10 however.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael J Ortiz

Sep 30, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is beautiful and very centrally located, the staff is friendly and the areas around the property are safe and walkable distance for visitors who want to explore the city. The rooms need to be updated and the bathroom was below standard. There was mold and fungi growing from the walls and the bathtub was broken. There was also a funky smell coming from the bathroom almost like if there was some type of gas (sulfur) coming from the plumbing.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Nov 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Room comfort

Guadalajara stay

Hotel was nice but wouldn’t stay again. The hotel is located near some clubs and bars so there was loud music till about midnight. The elevator was nice but old and unreliable. The mattress was very hard but luckily with 4 large winter blankets provided by the hotel, It was bearable. The bathroom had open windows which let mosquitos in. I woke up with bites on my arms hands and face. I will say the place was clean. The staff was friendly and helped with my hard mattress solution. But there is a double tree and holiday in 2 blocks away. Should have stayed there.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Maite

Jan 22, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There are theee things that you might like, the lobby is decent looking, the customer service front desk and bar tender we’re nice people, and the the solo singer, Pablo and the Mariachi on Fridays Saturdays. Other than that it’s soooo disappointing because the structure inside has so much potential if the owners out some money into renovating this place; but instead certain areas of the wood floor are chipped away and or broken!! The ladies bathroom by the lobby were discussing and from the most cheap motel out there, not cool at all but what’s one going to expect if the one in my room had no closed ceiling, cracked and sort of clogged toilet, crappy shower with a crappy shower curtain. From the get go, the attendant who took me to my room knew the telephone was not working and he never made an attempt to send someone to fix it!! Truly disappointing and poor customer service in this instance. To summarize, the worst hotel I’ve stayed in. I you can, stay away from this place it’s totally not worth your money!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Arminda

Feb 2, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

The hotel is beautiful and clean. What you’d expect for a historical building. However, it was listed as having an elevator. When we arrived we were told that the elevator has not been working for almost 3 weeks since they are waiting for a part that is coming in from Italy. I had my 83 year old mother and handicapped brother going up and down the stairs for two days. Not sure if this is Expedias fault for not updating the listing or the hotel’s.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026