Hotel Frances

Property class: 3
Hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Guadalajara Cathedral

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Hotel Frances puts you just a 5-minute drive from Guadalajara Cathedral and Avienda Chapultepec. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out El Molino Rojo, which serves breakfast and lunch. This Colonial hotel is also within a short drive of Expo Guadalajara and Plaza Forum Tlaquepaque. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Guadalajara Centro Station is 3 minutes and Plaza Universidad Station is 4 minutes.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $52
$63 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a wooden chair, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with sheer curtains.

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and wall-mounted lighting.

Suite

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

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A room with a bed, a black sofa, a chandelier, and a framed picture on the wall.

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Premium Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Grand Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a folded towel on the bed. There is a nightstand with a phone and a lamp between the beds. A framed picture hangs on the wall above the beds.

Family Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.

Comfort Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Grand Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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A room with a wooden table, chairs, a sofa, a vase with dried plants, a painting, and a wooden door.

Elite Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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$63 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
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About the neighborhood

Map
Maestranza No. 35, Col. Centro, Guadalajara, JAL, 44100

What's nearby

  • Guadalajara Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Degollado Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palacio de Gobierno - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Magno Centro Joyero - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 44 min drive
  • Guadalajara Centro Station - 3 min walk
  • Plaza Universidad Station - 4 min walk
  • San Juan de Dios Station - 7 min walk
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chata - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Boutique Degollado - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piso Siete - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Arte Cafeteria - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Frances

  • Hotel Frances puts you just a 5-minute drive from Guadalajara Cathedral and Avienda Chapultepec. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out El Molino Rojo, which serves breakfast and lunch. This Colonial hotel is also within a short drive of Expo Guadalajara and Plaza Forum Tlaquepaque. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Guadalajara Centro Station is 3 minutes and Plaza Universidad Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Parking

    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport drop off on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–noon
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1610
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Piano
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

El Molino Rojo - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 170 to 170 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 350 per vehicle
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Frances offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Frances does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Frances?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Frances?

Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is MXN 350 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Frances?

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

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Frances?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Majestic Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Frances and nearby?

Hotel Frances has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Frances?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, El Molino Rojo.

What's the area around Hotel Frances like?

Hotel Frances is in Downtown Guadalajara, a short 3-minute walk from Guadalajara Centro Station and 16 minutes' walk from Teatro Diana.

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Reviews

Hotel Frances Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered good food and descent options with friendly staff. (9 reviews)
  • Air conditioning was consistently working well and a welcome feature in the rooms. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property was excellent with a variety of options including local specialties. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel France has been a Guadalajara favorite of mine for years. Whenever I visit Guadalajara, this is the hotel I choose to stay at. It has so much charm, character, and beautiful antique touches that make it truly unique. The staff is incredibly friendly and always goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and help with anything you need. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the bar is wonderful, and the breakfast is excellent. I absolutely love staying here and would highly recommend Hotel France to anyone visiting Guadalajara.
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10/10 Exceptional

An authentic experience of Guadalajara of old. Fantastic setting, requires special maintenance and renovations so as not to lose its historical value.
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8/10 Very good

Clean and staff was nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very safe the staff was great and friendly. The The staff was also very helpful in in giving directions and recomendations.
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8/10 Very good

Staff very very attentive and looked free us well.
Taken from the rooftop terraza
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was amazing in this historic hotel. The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcomed and at home. The amenities and the cleanliness was excellent as well. I will definitely be returning soon.
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8/10 Very good

Staff was great! Room was clean every day with clean towels daily.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. At the centro and also close to the train. Very clean and comfortable room. The staff were extremely nice and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a beautiful property. The staff was incredibly helpful and attentive. We even met the owner and he was a lovely person. He should us some of the ongoing renovations and taught us a little history of the hotel. He was such a sweet person.The air conditioning was a plus and the roof top bar had a magnificent view. We stayed in a two bedroom suite which was perfect for our family of five. The breakfast at the on property restaurant was amazing. My favorite was the cafe de olla, chicharrones, fresh papaya and agua de tuna. The entire family loved every moment spent there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay… it was comfortable and entertaining… can’t wait to come back!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location! Great service
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6/10 Good

The building does have some great historical features but it still was has cozy.
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6/10 Good

Old and needs some repairs, however great staff, does have a restaurant with descent food. Price is low average, but I guess it match the property.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

I didn’t try ether one .. always good
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6/10 Good

I love staying at the older historical hotels in GDL. Hotel Francés just needs some extra touches. Like paint in the rooms and some dusting of the sofas in the reception area. Overall the place is okay. I wouldn’t stay there again just because there’s other hotel with similar prices and better quality. If you are looking for something reasonable priced and just need somewhere to sleep it’s good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Polite employees and very helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Historical property in the historic district. Wonderful experience. The hotel staff are amazing!
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6/10 Good

Staff were very nice and provided great service. Room space was very small specially the bathroom and shower. Towels were very thin. Elevator was out of service multiple times.
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, like that they had entertainment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Rooms need updating. Would of rather had a shower than a tub.
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6/10 Good

Stayed here many times. It was good in the past. Unattended and poorly staffed.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing! Welcoming and helpful. The beds need to be updated tho. They are clean but the mattress is hard.
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6/10 Good

The hotel is beautiful and clean. What you’d expect for a historical building. However, it was listed as having an elevator. When we arrived we were told that the elevator has not been working for almost 3 weeks since they are waiting for a part that is coming in from Italy. I had my 83 year old mother and handicapped brother going up and down the stairs for two days. Not sure if this is Expedias fault for not updating the listing or the hotel’s.
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6/10 Good

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