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Hotel Frances

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk

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Interior
Interior
Interior
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$98
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026

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Maestranza No. 35, Col. Centro, Guadalajara, JAL, 44100
  • Place, Guadalajara Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Degollado Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room Standard

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Suite

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Grand Suite

Grand Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Elite Suite

Elite Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Minibar
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Guadalajara

Hotel Frances puts you in the heart of Guadalajara, within steps of Guadalajara Cathedral and Plaza de la Liberacion. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .The family restaurant, El Molino Rojo, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Guadalajara hotel include Avienda Chapultepec and Jalisco Stadium.

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
  • Plaza Tapatia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Magno Centro Joyero - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Universidad Station - 5 min walk
  • Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chata - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Piso Siete - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cantina La Fuente - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Boutique Degollado - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Frances

Colonial hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A meeting room and limo/town car service are available.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Frances. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1610
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Fridge in a common area
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Frances offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 170 to 170 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Molino Rojo

Things to do

  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1610
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Frances

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 170 to 170 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 350 per vehicle

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Frances?

Hotel Frances offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Frances?

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Frances on 17 Jan 2026 start from NZ$97.79, including 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 Frances serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Frances?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Frances?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Frances's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Frances?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Frances?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Frances Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really old room. It was marked as premium bit it was not at all. No screen for mosquitoes in one window, they put a piece of cardboard on it. It rained one night and the ceiling leaked through several parts of the ceiling and they were paddles all over the floor. Not a good experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eldibrando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Rafael, Aurora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend a few nights
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs more beautiful girls at the counter
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Omar i

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul.

Disliked: Staff & service
A property that is so impersonal and lacks the ability to work with their guest is not a hotel worth of booking or staying.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel, Los Banos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located yet they really need and upgrade the towels were very old, the shower curtains needed to be replace they smelled, the jr suit had no windows which they dont mention in the add, and i dont understand why the lights needed to be off it was pitch black which made it kind of scary
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Here's a polished and more professional version of your review while keeping your voice and experience intact: --- The hotel is definitely older, but that’s part of its charm and character. We enjoyed our stay—staff were friendly and helpful throughout. Check-in was a bit slow, but we were eventually taken care of. One of the best parts is the location: just a short walk to the cathedral and many major tourist attractions, with two fantastic cafés on either side of the hotel Cafe Arte and Chai (best breakfast). It’s truly a convenient base for exploring the area. The hotel also offers helpful services like organizing tours to other areas Tequila, Tlaquepaque, Tonola etc, airport transfers, and other arrangements as needed. In the evenings, they host entertainment such as mariachi, tribute bands, and live music. We attended each event and had a great time relaxing with a few drinks. Cleanliness could use some improvement, but it was generally acceptable. We visited in July, and it was extremely hot with a noticeable mosquito presence—both indoors and out—so we recommend bringing bug spray. This isn’t really a hotel issue, just something to be aware of when visiting during the summer. Overall, a pleasant and memorable stay with a lot of local flavor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building does have some great historical features but it still was has cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bathroom to old smells like sewage in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregorio

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Extremely dated.

Amazing beautiful dated building, still needs furniture upgrades from its time to preserve the originality and modern comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had to ask the cleaning staff to service the room the floor was dirty, I lost my first night due to a flight cancellation and upon my arrival to the second night it was humid and floors dirty. In other words no one was there the night before to have cause the floors to be dirty no air was circulating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalba

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien todo el personal miy amable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

abel

Travelled with family
No me gustò la comodidad del cuarto
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reynil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was terrible. Water barely work. Black mold and shower sucked
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025