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Hotel Frances

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Guadalajara Cathedral

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2 bars/lounges
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Maestranza No. 35, Col. Centro, Guadalajara, JAL, 44100
  • Place, Guadalajara Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Degollado Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room Standard

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

  • 280 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Suite

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite

  • 388 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Grand Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Elite Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Elite Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room Standard

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room Standard

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Guadalajara

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown Guadalajara hotel, you'll be steps from Guadalajara Cathedral and Guadalajara Wax Museum. Plaza de la Liberacion and Plaza de Armas are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Guadalajara Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Degollado Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de los Mariachis - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Magno Centro Joyero - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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

3-star Colonial hotel near Guadalajara Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A meeting room and limo/town car service are available.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Frances. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1610
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Frances offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • Piano

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Frances

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Frances to the airport?

Hotel Frances is 12.3 mi (44-min drive) away from the Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Frances?

As of Feb 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Frances on Mar 25, 2026 start from $49.49, 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.

Does Hotel Frances have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Frances offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MXN 350 per vehicle.

Does Hotel Frances offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Frances, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between MXN 170 and 170 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Hotel Frances?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Majestic Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Frances?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Frances?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Frances have a pool?

Hotel Frances does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Frances have a restaurant?

Hotel Frances is home to El Molino Rojo, which features brunch.

Does Hotel Frances have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Frances to downtown Guadalajara?

Hotel Frances is 0.1 mi away from Guadalajara.

Hotel Frances Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Arvada

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Zulema

Disliked: Amenities
Short staff. Therefore the service was poor. The bartender was high.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugues

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room 301 is pretty beaten up, even for an historic hotel. Elevator was out of order. Beds were hard an uncomfortable, would need new mattresses. Staff was very friendly and hotel conveniently located however. Would need a bit of tender loving care, nothing major.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is in a great location, but it could offer more amenities. The bed was very uncomfortable, and having to wear a bracelet from the hotel is uncomfortable as well, as it feels like you have a tag letting everyone know you are a tourist.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maurice Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Only problem was elevator was not working, water stunk, couldn’t wash my hair
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Prepaid room and room was not available
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Prince, Whitehorse

Nice budget hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filiberto

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Something unique
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and the location excellent but the hotel could use some TLC which looked like it was getting and new mattresses would be great. But I definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food was lacking flavor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Liliana

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nasty, dirty hotel. I reserve for 3 nights and left after the first night. No updates whats so ever. Mattress looked like it was 20 yrs old. I slept on the sofa cuz im sure they have bedbugs. Bathroom full of mold with insects. Elevator under construction so expect to do lots of stairs. Also walking through the stairs felt like dloor was going to fall apart. Towels are like 10-15 years old. Just a bad experience. Also in the reception area they have a sign that said,if u stain sheets or towels u will need to pay 27dlls. Before i left tries to call reception but no phone line. I dont even know how expedia could use them. Horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay here.The room took me to a different time with how old (but unkept) some of the things are the bed was comfy smart tv. I tipped the person cleaning daily a small amount but a nice gesture to how clean everything was kept the whole time left money on my stand and wasn’t worried about it not being there when I got back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Los of stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025