A short walk from Guadalajara Cathedral, Hotel Frances provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, El Molino Rojo, offers breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Located in Downtown Guadalajara, a neighbourhood in Guadalajara, Hotel Frances is near a metro station. Minerva Roundabout and Basilica de Zapopan are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Avienda Chapultepec and Plaza Forum Tlaquepaque. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Jalisco Stadium or Telmex Auditorium. Visit our Guadalajara travel guide
Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
44 min drive
Restaurants
La Chata
3 min walk
Café Boutique Degollado
2 min walk
Piso Siete
3 min walk
Starbucks
2 min walk
Cantina La Fuente
4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Frances
Hotel near Guadalajara Cathedral
Take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars at Hotel Frances. The on-site restaurant, El Molino Rojo, offers breakfast, brunch and lunch.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
A banquet hall, tour/ticket information and a lift
Concierge services, 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as room service.
Other amenities include:
Showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/cupboards, cable channels and daily housekeeping
As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Frances on 21 Nov 2026 start from RM196, excluding 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.
What time is check-in at Hotel Frances?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Frances?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Hotel Frances provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of MXN 350 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Frances located?
Located in Downtown Guadalajara, this hotel is steps away from Plaza de la Liberacion and Guadalajara Cathedral. Jalisco Stadium is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Guadalajara Centro Station and Plaza Universidad Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Frances Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Beautiful antique hotel. All 3 receptionist were very helpful and very professional as they try getting everyone to there rooms. The buffet was great and the bar. Was also great also the building is walking distance from alot of historic places
The staff was friendly its just really outdated, the ugliest bathrooms, mold, smells like sewage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
José
20 Sept 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check all the room outlets lights a complete check before you unpack it will be easier to change rooms if is necessary location is great during the day.
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.
The hotel was Clean and the breakfast buffet was awesome! The room was very basic and did not include an iron, blow dryer, microwave or refrigerator. The Ac worked great. It says parking available but it's actually a garage 2 blocks away but they do validate the parking pass.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Frank
26 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very very attentive and looked free us well.
Staff was great! Room was clean every day with clean towels daily.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Angela
26 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
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.
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Olivia
11 Mar 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jaime
4 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Luis F.
5 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.