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Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with free valet parking and a fitness center

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Ave Corona 243 Centro, Guadalajara, JAL, 44100

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Armas - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Guadalajara Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Degollado Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Teatro Diana - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Avienda Chapultepec - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Plaza Universidad Station - 5 min walk
  • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastelería OK (Corona-Centro) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Gorda - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Aranzazú - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Los Faroles Taqueria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Cokin - ‬2 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 rentals 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)
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More 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 transportation

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

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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 340 for adults and 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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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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.

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?

Check-out 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. Plaza Universidad Station is 5 minutes by foot and San Juan de Dios Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1400 out of 1731 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1731 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1731 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1731 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1731 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the hotel was on point
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Amenities
The room was very clean and the location was perfect!! We will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful & close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellence staff very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love Hotel Morales.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a lot of restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with character, friendly staff, and centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very close to good restaurants, shopping. Museums, main plaza, and City Historical Centre. Breakfast at the hotel's restaurant is great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibette

Liked: Amenities
The property was very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Hotel decor and atmosphere was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very beautiful Hotel with great views and it is very close to the historical center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, super clean, close to shopping museums
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Great environment and friendly and respectful personal. Great food also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and very close to the Cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how quiet, clean and close it was to downtown. Loved the architecture and staff. They had a security inbthe dor which added to feeling safe. Will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that everything we wanted to see was at a good walkable distance from the hotel. The hotel was very receiving to help us settle in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

martha z

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old building not very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARINA MONIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to spot everytime i go to Guadalajara
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed to stay later than check out and it was not a problem
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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