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Hotel Principal

Property class: 4

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of historic buildings, and a modern building in the background.
A multi-story building with a sign reading "Hotel Principal" and several storefronts below, including a restaurant and a bar.
A multi-level interior with a staircase, potted plants, and a balcony with a view.
A multi-level interior with a staircase, metal railings, and potted plants.
A corridor with a tiled floor, a brick ceiling, and a series of doors on either side.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Explore the area

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Bolivar 29, Col. Centro, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000
  • Place, Palacio de Bellas Artes
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alameda Central
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Zócalo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mexico City (MEX-Mexico City Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Habitacion Confort - Family Room

A hotel room with three beds arranged in a row, a wooden ceiling, and a large window on the right wall.

Habitacion Confort - Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, an air conditioning unit, and a framed mirror on the wall.

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a telephone. There is a window with curtains, a television on a shelf, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a wooden panel design.

Comfort Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Mexico City

Hotel Principal puts you in the heart of Mexico City, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Palacio de Bellas Artes and Zócalo. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Terraza Principal, serves Mexican cuisine. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and noon and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Center hotel include Alameda Central and within 30 minutes you'll find Paseo de la Reforma.

What's nearby

  • Torre Latinoamericana - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alameda Central - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zócalo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Allende Station - 4 min walk
  • Mexico City Fortuna Station - 11 min drive
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Toribio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Antojitos Gante II - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hilaria Jardín - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Guardiola - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Principal

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Principal offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Mexico City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Terraza Principal

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: from approximately MXN 180 for adults and from 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Principal serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to noon and weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Principal?

As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 6 Oct 2026 start from NZ$171, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Principal?

No, Hotel Principal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Principal?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Principal's onsite restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Principal?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Principal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1028 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Principal’s location is great, our room was clean, their staff was friendly and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Service was great! Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was great. Everything within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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LOVED THE PROPERTY! Great and convenient location and was honestly out of this world!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Will stay again if Ingo back to Mexico !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and helpful staff. Very centric.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel in great area of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities, helpful staff and perfect location, walking distance from all shopping areas and sites in centro historico.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place in a central location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and the A/C units worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great price for what you get. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the best location to walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor, the Cathedral, restaurants you name it! The room is tiny, but it has a big bed. The set up is neat! The front desk was so professional, kind and helpful!!!! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, staff friendly, restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place, great location, the terrace restaurant was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a good time there with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean rooms, great and friendly staff. Walking distance to Zocalo and Museo de Bellas Artes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops nearby Good staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was just ok, super small rooms but us Americans are used to bigger rooms in the states and we cry about everything when it comes to these reviews. Hotel served its purpose which was to get a get a good night's sleep and shower!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, excellent location and customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great staff, amazing location. Very service oriented and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean room, kindly staff, great bed, the only
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location. Clean room. Nothing exceptional. Poor breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026