Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico stands at Calzada Independencia Sur 168 in the heart of the old city. It is a 175-room, nine-storey hotel with an outdoor pool, a Sky Bar, a rooftop terrace, a gym and a restaurant called La Mandarina serving international dishes at lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi is free in the rooms, and both self-parking and valet parking are free. The Plaza de los Mariachis is about two minutes on foot, the Plaza Tapatía and the Mercado Libertad are within about five minutes, and the cathedral, the Plaza de Armas and the Teatro Degollado are about seven minutes away. The San Juan de Dios station is a three-minute walk.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on the eastern side of the centre, close to the busy Calzada Independencia. That puts the Plaza de los Mariachis, the jewellery centre and the great Mercado Libertad, also known as San Juan de Dios, within a few minutes on foot. The cathedral and the Teatro Degollado are a seven-minute walk, and the Hospicio Cabañas is a short walk or ride beyond the Plaza Tapatía.
The San Juan de Dios light rail station is about three minutes away, which is useful for reaching Tlaquepaque, and the airport is about a half-hour drive. Streets around the hotel are busy and noisy by day, and calmer after the market closes.
The rooms and facilities
With 175 rooms spread over nine floors, this is a conventional upscale hotel with the services that come with size, including an elevator, a concierge, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Standard rooms have king or twin beds, suites are larger, and some king suites have a jetted tub or an in-room hot tub, which couples may enjoy.
The outdoor pool is the main attraction after a hot day of walking, and the rooftop terrace and Sky Bar give views across the rooftops of the centre. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and limited room service is available. Air conditioning is standard, and the building is accessible by elevator.
Good to know
Free parking, self-service or valet, is unusual in the centre and is a real advantage if you are renting a car for a day trip to Tequila or Lake Chapala. Breakfast is not a headline feature, so check what your rate includes when you book. Children are welcome, but extra beds and cribs may not be available, so families should confirm room arrangements first.
Pets are not allowed. The hotel suits travellers who want a pool and parking in the middle of the old city at a moderate price, and it is handy for anyone who loves the market and mariachi atmosphere. It is less suited to light sleepers who want a quiet street or to anyone seeking a boutique feel, for whom the Quinta Don José in Tlaquepaque may be a better choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Sky Bar and rooftop terrace
- ✓Restaurant La Mandarina
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Free self and valet parking
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk and business centre
Good questions
Where is the Best Western Plus Gran Hotel?+
It is at Calzada Independencia Sur 168 in the centre. The Plaza de los Mariachis is about two minutes on foot and the cathedral about seven.
Does the hotel have a pool and parking?+
Yes. There is an outdoor pool, and both self-parking and valet parking are free.
Is it close to public transport?+
The San Juan de Dios light rail station is about three minutes on foot, and Plaza Universidad is about nine minutes away.
