Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

3.5 star property

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Interior
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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Ave Corona 243 Centro, Guadalajara, JAL, 44100
  • Place, Guadalajara Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Degollado Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Avienda Chapultepec
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Guadalajara

With a stay at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core in Guadalajara (Downtown Guadalajara), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Guadalajara Cathedral and Avienda Chapultepec. .This historic hotel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Expo Guadalajara and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Andares Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Armas - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Guadalajara Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Degollado Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Teatro Diana - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Avienda Chapultepec - 8 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Gorda - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pastelería OK (Corona-Centro) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Aranzazú - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Cokin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Los Faroles Taqueria - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Historic hotel with free valet parking and a fitness center
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core offers 98 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Guadalajara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Stay in one of 98 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at EL RUEDO, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
EL RUEDO - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

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

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

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1405 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1735 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll recommend it to everybody this property is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, safety, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here while celebrating a friend’s quinceanera. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was ok Receptionist, room was clean,

Very Colonial design
Interior design
Interior design
Nice Interior design
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEANETTE

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Elkridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. It’s our favorite in Guadalajara!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good at the restaurant excellent

Very satisfying with everything in the Hotel. Sev. Room. People. Distance to everything but most of all that is exactly how it looks pics on app. Will be staying there again.My family enjoyed it. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanna, gonzales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The only thing, if you dont go up to the check in desk, they wont call you. You need to go up to people for service. I was waiting until they were ready to help me and was never called until valet told me to go up to the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Los Angeles

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

8/10 Good

Alejandro Torres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very unique, colonial property's story was very interesting. Bedding was a littlevoff, felt bug bites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valenry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent, the chef would prepare my breakfast just the way I ask her. Staff was very nice , bathroom was a bit outdated but everything was working, I would come back to this hotel again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 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

Jose

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved this Hotel! The staff is great, the waiters and the lady making your choice in the breakfast buffet were very kind and friendly10/10.I will definitely stay there again.☺️
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HUGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet is delicious. Beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
2 police officers ryding bykes robber me , just cross stret from hotel Morales
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thelma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff was friendly. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Dining at the hotel restaurant was also very good and prices are reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel! Staff provides excellent service and is very kind! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025