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Hotel Francés

Address: Calle Maestranza 35, Centro Histórico, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44100
Phone: 33/3613-1190; 01800/718-5309 toll-free in Mexico
www.hotelfrances.com

Price range: $
Location: Centro Histórico

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.7/5

Fodor's Review:

Dating from 1610, Guadalajara's oldest hotel is a national monument. Stone columns and colonial arches girdle an attractive three-story atrium lobby and dining area, with a marble fountain. However, the charm ends outside the guest rooms, where threadbare linens, dingy bathrooms, and thin walls are serious drawbacks—music from the downstairs bar will keep you up all night if you're in the wrong room. Rooms facing Calle Maestranza have tiny 17th-century balconies, as well as street noise. Pros: G reat downtown location, interesting period architecture. Cons: On a noisy street, tired furnishings.

Hotel Details: 50 rooms, 10 suites
In-hotel: restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (free).
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by MarieElena from Tucson, AZ on 3/23/08
I just spent two weeks in this charming Hotel and found it to be a perfect location, rooms are exceptionally clean and service excellant. This Hotel is almost 400 years old and is very charming. The Happy Hour music is most pleasant but I did find the Saturday evening music too loud. It is a good value for the adventuresome person. No carpeted rooms or heated towel racks...just a plain good clean room and a fun place to be.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by ria68mex from Los Angeles on 5/31/07
This hotel has a lot of charm. I recommend the rooms on the third floor where you will enjoy the large terrace for beautiful sunsets. It is also located in the center of town where you can reach many of the main sights by walking and/or bus. The staff is friendly and helpful.