Casa Habita is the hotel to choose when you want Guadalajara's creative, contemporary side rather than its colonial centre. It is a member of Design Hotels and sits at Lerdo de Tejada 2308 in Colonia Lafayette, the tree-lined district that fills with cafés, galleries and boutiques. The property has an outdoor pool with loungers and a poolside bar, a vintage-inspired restaurant and bar with a sunny terrace, a lobby bar, a snack bar and deli, and a rooftop terrace. There is also a full-service spa, a gym, a sauna, a steam room, a library and a hair salon. Rooms include Deluxe and Standard rooms with a king bed, Junior Studio Suites, Studio Suites and a Room with Balcony overlooking the city.
Location and getting around
Colonia Lafayette is west of the historic centre, and the hotel is about a seven-minute walk from Avenida Chapultepec, the street of restaurants and bars, and about twelve minutes on foot from the Monumento a los Niños Héroes. The Minerva roundabout is a short drive away. The historic centre, with the cathedral and the Hospicio Cabañas, is a taxi or ride-service trip rather than a walk, so plan on short rides for sightseeing and enjoy being able to return to a calm neighbourhood in the evening.
Guadalajara airport is about a forty-seven-minute drive, and the hotel offers a shuttle on request for a fee.
The rooms
Listed features include air conditioning and heating, rainfall showers, 32-inch televisions, a minibar, a safe and a separate sitting area. The Room with Balcony, with a city view and a queen bed, suits travellers who like to sit outside, and the studio suites give more space for longer stays. If quiet matters, ask for a room away from the pool and terrace bars, and mention any preferences at booking. Free Wi-Fi is available and the hotel lends bicycles at no charge, which suit the flat, leafy streets nearby.
Good to know
Parking is free, both self-parking and valet, which is a real advantage if you are renting a car for a day trip to Tequila. Pets are welcome in some rooms for a nightly fee per animal, so check the policy if you travel with a dog. Breakfast arrangements depend on your rate, so confirm whether it is included. The hotel suits couples, design lovers, food-minded travellers and anyone who values a pool and spa after a day of walking.
It is less suited to travellers who want to step out of the door into the old plazas, or to those on a tight budget. For a first visit, many guests pair two nights in the centre with a longer stay here, and the hotel can help with ticket and tour questions.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with poolside bar
- ✓Full-service spa, sauna and steam room
- ✓Vintage-inspired restaurant and bars
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Gym and library
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self and valet parking
- ✓Free bicycle rental
Good questions
Where is Casa Habita?+
It is at Lerdo de Tejada 2308 in Colonia Lafayette, west of the historic centre. It is about a seven-minute walk to Avenida Chapultepec.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, plus a full-service spa, sauna and steam room. Pool hours are in the daytime.
Is parking available?+
Parking is free, with both self-parking and valet. That helps if you plan a day trip by car.
