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Hotel Frances

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Guadalajara Cathedral

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Junior Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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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.)
    ‪43 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

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

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Junior Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

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

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Premium Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 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
  • 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
  • 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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Exterior

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  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,017 reviews
$74 nightly
The price is $90
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Total with taxes and fees
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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 Tapatia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Magno Centro Joyero - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Plaza Universidad Station - 5 min walk
  • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chata - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Piso Siete - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Boutique Degollado - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantina La Fuente - ‬4 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

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 12.2 mi (31-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 Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Frances on Nov 25, 2025 start from $45.49, 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.

Reviews

Hotel Frances Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul.

Disliked: Staff & service
A property that is so impersonal and lacks the ability to work with their guest is not a hotel worth of booking or staying.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel, Los Banos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located yet they really need and upgrade the towels were very old, the shower curtains needed to be replace they smelled, the jr suit had no windows which they dont mention in the add, and i dont understand why the lights needed to be off it was pitch black which made it kind of scary
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Traveled with family
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

Diego

Traveled with family
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

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bathroom to old smells like sewage in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregorio

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Extremely dated.

Amazing beautiful dated building, still needs furniture upgrades from its time to preserve the originality and modern comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had to ask the cleaning staff to service the room the floor was dirty, I lost my first night due to a flight cancellation and upon my arrival to the second night it was humid and floors dirty. In other words no one was there the night before to have cause the floors to be dirty no air was circulating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalba

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien todo el personal miy amable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

abel

Traveled with family
No me gustò la comodidad del cuarto
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reynil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was terrible. Water barely work. Black mold and shower sucked
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Noemi

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

10/10 Excellent

Onofre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite employees and very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a chitty room on the 3rd floor, unlike the original charming 2nd. and 3rd floor rooms. Both over-priced and well-worn!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

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

Dated, needs new lobby furniture

I was supposed to stay here on Monday 4-13-25, but it was so chaotic. Also very dated and dirty furniture in lobby, I really didn't want to go and see the room. Seemed dangerous with so many people coming and going with no visible security
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Baňo no sirvia. Servicio.de resepcion pesimo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025