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Hotel Principal

4.0 star property

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Hallway
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Hallway
Hallway

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mexico City (MEX-Mexico City Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Habitacion Confort - Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Center hotel, attractions include Alameda Central and Metropolitan Cathedral.

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
  • Metropolitan Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zócalo - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Starbucks Madero II - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hilaria Jardín - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪NONSOLO - ‬2 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Principal offers 80 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Mexico City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Principal

Children and extra beds

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

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 2 Jul 2026 start from NZ$110, 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 and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Principal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

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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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a central location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff friendly, restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location, the terrace restaurant was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good time there with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, amazing location. Very service oriented and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a beautiful stairwell
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria I

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent people, love that hotel is close to the historical center, walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good all round
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

LILIANA

Clean room, kindly staff, great bed, the only
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Excellent staff and location. I would stay here again. A good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARTI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff was great. The hotel was in a great location and the ac worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

German

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

Mirella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable hotel in a great location. Very close to Zocalo and Bellas Artes.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and bufet are the best
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025