Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 31 min drive
Plaza Universidad Station - 5 min walk
San Juan de Dios Station - 8 min walk
Juarez Station - 14 min walk
Airport drop-off service
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
La Chata de Guadalajara - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Café Boutique Degollado - 2 min walk
Cafe Madrid restaurant Guadalajara - 3 min walk
Chai - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Frances
Hotel Frances features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Guadalajara Cathedral. 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 US Consulate General Guadalajara and Jalisco Stadium. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Plaza Universidad Station is 5 minutes and San Juan de Dios Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 on-site parking
Transfers
Airport drop-off on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–noon
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
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1610
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Piano
Banquet hall
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
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 160 to 200 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
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.
Also known as
Frances Guadalajara
Frances Hotel
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Hotel Frances Hotel Guadalajara
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's the area around Hotel Frances like?
Hotel Frances is in Downtown Guadalajara, a short 5-minute walk from Plaza Universidad Station and 3 minutes' walk from Degollado Theater.
Hotel Frances Reviews
Reviews
8,0
Very good
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8,2/10
Cleanliness
8,4/10
Staff & service
7,6/10
Amenities
7,4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
06 January 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
06 January 2025
Jessie James
Jessie James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 December 2024
Buen hotel
La habitacion estaba muy grande, teniamos 2 camas, 1 queen y una King. Eramos 2 adultos 3 niños y pues con esas camas estabamos bien. Nuestra habitacion tenia una sala recibidor que solo usamos para poner las maleta, teniamos acceso a una terraza con jacuzzi arriba de nuestra habitacion, y uno dentro del baño. Las instalaciones se miran bien y limpio a pezar de los años del hotel, aunque si se miran muchas partes deterioradas, si recomendaria una remodelacion en algunas areas como en el baño de la habitacion y los muebles, se miran y se sienten muy sucios los sillones del cuarto y los del recibidor. Con respecto a las distancias la localización del hotel es perfecta si lo que se quiere es descansar y conocer el centro historico de Guadalajara.
Cecilia
Cecilia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
13 November 2024
Stolen property during our stay.
I reserved two rooms, When we arrived, they only had one room for all 5 of us. We had no choice but to sleep in one room. They would not accommodate us with the second room and charged us extra for the fifth person To stay in our room on a cot. I had some very expensive sunglasses stolen on the first day when the cot was delivered. On the second day, One pair of men’s leather patent shoes were also stolen. Even though we reported nothing was ever found or returned. The manager Jaime was not Very understanding on our arrival as we showed him on our phones that we had two rooms reserved. We asked to have our breakfast comped for the inconvenience. He replied with a “we cannot afford that”. I am not able to come anything because it was not our fault. It was Hotels.com fault. I asked Hotels.com to remove this hotel from the booking list.
anna
anna, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
08 November 2024
Guadalajara stay
Hotel was nice but wouldn’t stay again. The hotel is located near some clubs and bars so there was loud music till about midnight. The elevator was nice but old and unreliable. The mattress was very hard but luckily with 4 large winter blankets provided by the hotel, It was bearable. The bathroom had open windows which let mosquitos in. I woke up with bites on my arms hands and face.
I will say the place was clean. The staff was friendly and helped with my hard mattress solution. But there is a double tree and holiday in 2 blocks away. Should have stayed there.
Verified traveller
4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 October 2024
Clean and affordable
It’s not my first time that I stayed here and I know them by now, they’re always friendly and treat me not as a client but as someone they see as regular since every year come twice.
Leo
Leo, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 September 2024
The property is beautiful and very centrally located, the staff is friendly and the areas around the property are safe and walkable distance for visitors who want to explore the city. The rooms need to be updated and the bathroom was below standard. There was mold and fungi growing from the walls and the bathtub was broken. There was also a funky smell coming from the bathroom almost like if there was some type of gas (sulfur) coming from the plumbing.
Michael J Ortiz
Michael J Ortiz, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
It was very special because it was recommended by a very special friend of mine. I was very happy that I stayed there, the bellmen were very helpful and nice.
David
David, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
I really enjoyed it even thought it’s an old hotel but yet it’s charmed is worth it.
Lourdes
Lourdes, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 September 2024
Great location for sightseeing!
Enrique
Enrique, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Leonor
Leonor, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Good hotel on a budget
Mayra
Mayra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
08 September 2024
Heriberto
Heriberto, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
01 September 2024
Nostalgic, beauty.
Hotel is outdated, poor lighting, but over all it takes back in time.
Miguel
Miguel, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2024
Super location
Josefina
Josefina, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Yenedi
Yenedi, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
The staff was friendly. It is a nicely conserved building despite it being more than 400 years old. It comes with the basic amenities. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. There is AC in every room. It is a few meters from the center of the city. There are good restaurants nearby, museums around the corner, shopping all around that area, and the area is walkable. Taxis are always available outside the hotel ready to take you anywhere you want to go.
Adriana
Adriana, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
08 July 2024
sergio
sergio, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
04 July 2024
Needs lots of attention
This is a historic hotel with lots of originality, but old doesn’t mean it should be unkept. There was mold in the bathrooms, a mildew smell in the room, front desk staff seemed like they didn’t care, and the beds may be the original from the 1600s! We asked if they could turn on the chandelier lights in the lobby but it remained dark all night. So disappointed.
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
I liked the colonial ambiance of the hotel and its ideal location near the cathedral. The staff were very helpful with questions and services.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2024
Me gusta porque está cerca a el centro de Guadalajara
Martha
Martha, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
27 April 2024
roberto
roberto, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 April 2024
Great location
It was clean
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 April 2024
Beautiful historic building and area.
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
12 April 2024
They didn't respected my reservation. I paid for that in expedia I gave them the reservation number and they said that Expedia didn't pay to them or make the reservation. I was pretty upset. I was feeling humiliated. They offered another room for more money. I want a reimbursement from Expedia because this was terrible experience. I walked to another at night time until I went to other hotel Hotel Morales.