Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

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

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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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9.6 out of 10
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
  • 391 sq ft
  • 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 - 8 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

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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 Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core on Nov 10, 2025 start from $94.34, 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?

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. 1401 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1733 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

KARINA MONIQUE

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! I would stay there again. Great location, great breakfast, and very nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is go out when we’re in downtown Guadalajara!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Jose

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

Elizabeth

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

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I loved about the hotel was the friendly staff, its location, everything was clean, how it preserved its cultural charm and just felt safe!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon entering location you could smell the cleanliness of the hotel. Beautiful plants all around and greeted by the door man. Market was walking distance about ten blacks away and directly across the street was an amazing little taco shop!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ROGELIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice, no ac in lobby and dinning. Most of the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice two nice stay. Hotel is beautiful and all staff were friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel, great staff, wonderful security.. to the left and behind of the hotel it’s not very safe however right in front and to the right going to the cathedral, it is perfect..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice place and safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oralia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful and kind. The hotel is clean, walking distance to historic center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great our suite was big with a big balcony that had table and 2 chairs for morning coffee or anytime Tequila
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 hour surveillance and theres always someone in the entrance to greet you and ready to provide support as well as friendly staff everywhere. A front desk member is always present. The waiting room is very aesthetically pleasing and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thelma

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