Hotel Frances

In the heart of Guadalajara's historic centro, steps from Guadalajara Cathedral and Plaza de la Liberación. Walk to the Degollado Theatre, the Wax Museum and Plaza Tapatía. A family-friendly base for exploring the city's main sights.

Housed in a 1610 colonial building, Hotel Francés is Guadalajara's oldest hotel. Roughly 60–65 individually styled rooms and suites mix rustic, elegant décor with modern conveniences. Many rooms have small iron balconies with views of the cathedral and Palacio de Gobierno. Rooms include desks, ceiling fans, digital TV and en-suite showers; the property even features the city's historic early-20th-century elevator.

Soak up city views from a rooftop terrace and sun terrace with parasols. Two bars/lounges (including the Maxim nightclub), a restaurant, concierge and tour desk keep things lively. The hotel offers an area shuttle and airport shuttle for a surcharge, free on-site parking, laundry and limo/town-car services, plus 24-hour front desk support.

Event and banquet hall for meetings or functions, limo/town-car service, concierge and a 24-hour front desk. Free Wi‑Fi is available on the property.

El Molino Rojo serves lunch, brunch and local Mexican cuisine. Buffet breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to noon for a fee. Room service and drink options at the bars and nightclub give easy late-night choices.