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Hotel Principal

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Palacio de Bellas Artes

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Habitacion Confort - Family Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hotel Principal, in Mexico City's heart, offers sophisticated accommodations near Palacio de Bellas Artes. Guests enjoy authentic Mexican dishes at Parrilla Leonesa or relax with drinks at the bar. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and helpful concierge services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Habitacion Confort - Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Superior

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Superior

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room -8 guests- Superior

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8

About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Center, a neighborhood in Mexico City, Hotel Principal is near a metro station. Paseo de la Reforma and Antara Polanco are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alameda Central and Chapultepec Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez or Auditorio Nacional. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Bolivar 29, Col. Centro, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000

What's nearby

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alameda Central - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zócalo - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Paseo de la Reforma - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mexico City Buenavista Station - 4 min drive
  • Allende Station - 4 min walk
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Toribio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Madero II - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Punta del Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Churra - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Principal

Upscale hotel near Palacio de Bellas Artes
Close to Zócalo and Alameda Central, Hotel Principal provides a terrace, a gym, and a restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Parrilla Leonesa

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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately MXN 180 for adults and MXN 120 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Principal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Principal?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Principal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Principal?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Hotel Principal located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Madero Street and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Zócalo and Alameda Central are also within 10 minutes. Allende Station is only a 4-minute walk and San Juan de Letran Station is 6 minutes.

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Hotel Principal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1016 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and safe area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La habitación fue excelente.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdiela

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente ubicación
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Metztli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen lugar, un poco pequeño pero para 1 noche muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Siempre amable atención, limpio, agradable y súper bien ubicado
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orfa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how charming the hotel was. It is walking distance to various locations and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accesible, cómodo y la ubicación es perfecta
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen hotel, muy cómodo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy agradable lugar, bonito, limpio y el personal siempre atento y agradable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to get to know the city center
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó que aunque no es un hotel grande y es sencillo la ubicacion es excelente y ofrece lo necesario para que la estadia de los viajeros sea muy comoda, con mucho gustó volveré a hospedarme aqui.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karla lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal en general es bastante amable y servicial. La ubicacion inmejorable y Muy cómodo y limpio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY CONVINIENT AND IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Priscilla Cárdenas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desayuno delicioso, buena atención. Sin embargo, mucho ruido entre habitaciones y exterior.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, rooms are pretty basic. I am not giving them 5 star beacuse I forgot a bag with some earrings and a necklaces and they were not returned, other than that everything was great! Make sure you have all your belongings before you check out!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar pequeño pero excelente para descansar y poder conocer la ciudad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy agradable la estancia, considero que reúne los requisitos para lo que estaba buscando, cómodo céntrico y seguro.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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