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Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

3.5 star property
Colonial elegance meets modern comfort in Guadalajara's historic center, with a rooftop pool and vibrant cathedral district to explore.

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Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core is in the heart of Guadalajara's historic downtown. Travelers love the old-world charm and amenities like in-room WiFi. Guests can unwind on the rooftop terrace, swim in the outdoor pool, or relax in the garden.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
The current price is RM262
RM317 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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About the area

Located in Downtown Guadalajara, a neighbourhood in Guadalajara, Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core 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 del Sol. Check out an event or a game at Jalisco Stadium, and consider making time for Zoologico Guadalajara, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Guadalajara travel guide
Map
Ave Corona 243 Centro, Guadalajara, JAL, 44100

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Armas
    Plaza de Armas
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palacio de Gobierno Guadalajara
    Palacio de Gobierno
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Guadalajara Cathedral
    Guadalajara Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Degollado Theater
    Degollado Theater
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Teatro Diana
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Independencia Station
    4 min walk
  • Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Gorda
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Hotel Aranzazú
    3 min walk
  • El Cokin
    2 min walk
  • Carnitas San Francisco
    3 min walk
  • Hotel Santiago de Compostela
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Historic boutique hotel near Guadalajara Cathedral
Consider a stay at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant, EL RUEDO, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 340 for adults and MXN 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL RUEDO

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MXN 300.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MXN 340 for adults and from MXN 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 500 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MXN 300.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Core
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
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Morales Hotel
Hotel Morales Guadalajara
Hotel Morales Historical And Colonial Downtown Core
Hotel Morales Historical Colonial Downtown Core Guadalajara
Hotel Morales Historical Colonial Downtown Core
Morales Historical Colonial Downtown Core Guadalajara
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Hotel Morales Historical Colonial Downtown Core
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Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core Guadalajara

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core on 5 Apr 2026 start from RM262, 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.

Is Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core 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 500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core located?

Located in Downtown Guadalajara, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de Armas and Guadalajara Cathedral. Palacio de Gobierno and Plaza de la Liberacion are also within 10 minutes. Independencia Station and Guadalajara Centro Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1528 out of 1865 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1865 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1865 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1865 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1865 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Carry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, great amenities, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous decor ,.. comfortable beds… spacious rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were really good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Wonderful staff Clean Great location Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous, friendly staff, spotless room, comfortable inviting courtyard, delicious breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent central location, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night at the end of our trip, and it exceeded our expectations. Fantastic staff, great location, wonderful actitecture and excellent restaurant. We wished we had mire time there!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good central location, very kind stuff, rooms very clean, armed security 24/7, only 5,6 minutes to downtown. Will definitely and will come back again same Morales Hotel again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was spotless; staff was friendly and helpful; beautiful setting!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service location clean and the food was one of the best I tasted. I recommend their margaritas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff from front door, reception to housekeeping. Warm, cozy, well appointed, very nice pool, breakfast buffet is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent; from the location, to the staff to the hotel amenities. Free valet parking, free wifi, excellent restaurant, check-in staff, concierge, it was all great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent and the hotel is beautiful with excellent service. The only problem is there is little hot water so be prepared for a cold shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a wonderful stay. WiFi was ok for the most part, but occasionally slow and some fluctuation. Staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel great service staff is fantastic. Meals in the restaurant are great and very reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel visually Beautiful inside. Clean, friendly staff comfortable rooms and easy access to downtown nearby. Thank you for making us comfortable.
Photo taken from second floor.
Photo taken from second floor.
Taken from the dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Great Staff will come again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfort place , liked the walking distance to downtown and friendly personal
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not included in our stay, however, it was excellent and I highly recommend it! Rooms are clean and spacious, beautiful hotel and central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean staff was courteous pleasant experience would definitely go back easy acces to everything center of town
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful hotel! Close to everything in the Historic District. The room and well as the Hotel was clean and comfortable. The pool was very nice. The staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all was great. staff is awesome. They provide excellent service even with Mexico crisis happening.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable room. The hotel is perfectly located for visiting Centro Guadalajara. Evening dining was very good as was the buffet breakfast. Very good wait staff. I highly recommend this hotel while visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Horacio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The rooms are good size and the bedding was comfortable. The restaurant has a wide selection of food to choose from. Service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026