Hotel Principal

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

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Habitacion Confort - Family Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Bolivar 29, Col. Centro, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Zócalo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Paseo de la Reforma
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Mexico City (MEX-Mexico City Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Habitacion Confort - Family Room

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alameda Central - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zócalo - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Paseo de la Reforma - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monument to the Revolution - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salón Corona - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Toribio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hilaria Jardin Cervecero - ‬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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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.Ā 

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Principal?

As of Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on Jun 22, 2025 start from $51.06, 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 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. 561 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this hotel! They had a beautiful rooftop dinning area with bar. The hotel was very clean. We were with in walking distance to the town square! There is a store and ice cream shop right next store, I loved this so much. The staff was very nice and welcomingā¤ļøwe will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Needs sound proofing, super location.

Great location as it is near to the Zocalo and many other central areas. The hotel needs sound proofing from interior noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mir-Kevin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in process at Hotel Principal was quick and straightforward. The staff was friendly and welcoming, making sure I had everything I needed right from the start. It was a great way to begin my stay, and I felt at ease immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

Great hotel

Great location in historical CDMX. Walking distance to many interesting locations. Room was small but with high cielings so it didnt feel too small. I stayed during the week and got a good price. Overall a great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Blanca Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are very small. You have to put a deposit to get an iron and a lock for the safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay, close to everything! No parking, other than that its perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Las fotos muestran un cuarto amplio pero la verdad los espacios son muy reducidos , Ʃramos 2 personas en cuarto para cuatro si hubiƩramos ni siquiera tendƭamos espacio para abrir nuestras maletas. EstƔ muy bien ubicado y por lo mismo mucho ruido por la noches al rededor .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location, and the staff was very friendly. The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Enrique Vizcarra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Viejo pero muy limpio
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful space with accommodating employees who were very kind throughout. The chilaquiles verdes son lo mejor! Y la terraza, the Terrance was a dream come true for a new person traveling to CDMX. Very unique format and architecture throughout the hotel and it felt very classy and peaceful throughout my stay
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bueno, lo unico que no recomiendo es su restaurante
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elena

Traveled with family
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia, Downey

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for me traveling alone, I felt safe. My friends stayed across the way but it wasn't in my budget. I heard something scratching the wall one night and when I looked underneath the bed it was full of dust bunnies. I did see a couple of baby roaches in the restroom. But the rooftop is a nice touch and I enjoyed breakfast a few times up there. The staff is friendly and the price is really reasonable. And thre is Ac and TV and a little gym upstairs too.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Thien

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs was friendly & speak good English. Love that the hotel is in the middle of the historic center. Facility interior is nice however, the rooms need improvement. It is clean and dated. Rooms bathroom need especial attention. The 2 towels per room and beddings needs to be replace new. Bedding is white with yellow sheen from over used and washed. Furnitures are dated and unusable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Xia, milpitas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location very central
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jefferson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and bathrooms are a little small - but clean and in great location. Great value for the $$ ... one of the cheaper options near Historical Town Center during Day of Dead festivities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While this is an old building, it has tons of historic charm. The staff were helpful and available for every question we had. The room we stayed in was small but I did read that going in and there were no surprises.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Convenient location. Cons: Small room and bathroom, old furniture, worn out towels and bed sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024