Hotel Principal

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Palacio de Bellas Artes

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bolivar 29, Col. Centro, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000
  • Place, Palacio de Bellas Artes
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alameda Central
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Zócalo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mexico City (MEX-Mexico City Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Superior

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Quadruple Room Superior

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Family Room -8 guests- Superior

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8

Habitacion Confort - Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mexico City

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Center hotel, you'll find Palacio de Bellas Artes and Zócalo. Paseo de la Reforma and Angel of Independence Monument are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Torre Latinoamericana - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alameda Central - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zócalo - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mexico City Buenavista Station - 4 min drive
  • Allende Station - 4 min walk
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Madero II - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Toribio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Punta del Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hilaria Jardín - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Principal

4-star hotel near Palacio de Bellas Artes
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Principal.

This 4-star Mexico City hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Principal offers 80 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Mexico City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; MXN 180 for adults and MXN 120 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 Principal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 full breakfast: approximately MXN 180 for adults and MXN 120 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Principal to the airport?

Hotel Principal is 4.9 mi (7-min drive) away from the Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Principal have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Principal.

Does Hotel Principal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Principal, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of MXN 180 for adults and MXN 120 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to noon and weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Hotel Principal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Principal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Principal?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Principal have a pool?

Hotel Principal does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Principal have a restaurant?

Hotel Principal is home to Parrilla Leonesa, which features Mexican cuisine.

Does Hotel Principal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Principal to downtown Mexico City?

Hotel Principal is 0.3 mi away from Mexico City.

Hotel Principal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1014 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Azalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
City Center. Walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandra

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alonso

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jesica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, rooms are pretty basic. I am not giving them 5 star beacuse I forgot a bag with some earrings and a necklaces and they were not returned, other than that everything was great! Make sure you have all your belongings before you check out!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

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

Awesome stay

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Juana

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and safe area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiene excelente ubicación y son muy amables, serviciales y respetuosos.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Benito

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall was good and the room was nice the staff was friendly but on the night of my stay water kept leaking from the ceiling all night. I let them know about the situation but they could not fix it within my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how charming the hotel was. It is walking distance to various locations and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY CONVINIENT AND IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jesus angelica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abigail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lourdes

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

yaosheng

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel has been remodeled on an old building. Therefore, room condition is very good. The roof top restaurant for breakfast is excelent. They only offer two bath towel is a minus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, personal very friendly. Highly recomended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025