DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico occupies a historic building at Colon 73 and is a member of Historic Hotels of the World. It has 142 rooms and sits about a minute on foot from the Plaza de Armas, two minutes from the cathedral and five minutes from the Teatro Degollado, with the Plaza Tapatía about nine minutes away. Amenities include a restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop, a rooftop terrace, a gym, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, with cooked-to-order breakfast available for a charge. The Plaza Universidad metro station is about a minute away. There is no pool or spa, so it suits travellers who spend their days out on the streets of the centre.
Location and getting around
The address is the main reason to choose this hotel. The Plaza de Armas is the next block, the cathedral is two minutes on foot, and the Teatro Degollado, the Palacio de Gobierno and the pedestrian Plaza Tapatía all lie within a short stroll. From there it is a pleasant walk east to the Hospicio Cabañas and the San Juan de Dios market.
The Plaza Universidad station is about a minute away, which puts the light rail line toward Tlaquepaque within easy reach. The airport is roughly a forty-minute drive, and the hotel can arrange a shuttle for a fee. The centre is lively by day and calmer after dark, so evenings are best spent at nearby restaurants.
The rooms and facilities
Rooms range from compact kings and queens to junior suites and deluxe rooms, and several have city views or a balcony. Larger rooms with two queen beds can sleep four, which helps families. Public spaces include a restaurant, a bar and a coffee shop, plus a rooftop terrace that is a good place for a drink with the cathedral towers in view.
There is a gym, a front-desk safe, laundry and dry cleaning, and staff who speak several languages. The building is historic, so room layouts differ, and it is worth asking for a quieter room away from the street if you are a light sleeper. Check-in starts in the afternoon and runs late, and early check-in or late check-out may carry a fee.
Good to know
Parking is valet only and charged per night, which is worth weighing if you plan to hire a car for a day trip to Tequila, although most visitors manage the centre on foot. Breakfast is cooked to order and charged separately, and there are many cafes and stalls within a few minutes if you prefer something simpler. Pets are not allowed.
The hotel suits first-time visitors, couples and history lovers who want to step out of the door and be in the middle of the old city, and it works well for anyone who values a recognisable international brand. It is less suited to travellers who want a pool, a spa or a quiet residential setting, for whom Casa Habita or the Hotel Demetria may be a better match.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Restaurant, bar and coffee shop
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
- ✓Valet parking for a fee
- ✓Dry cleaning and laundry
Good questions
Where is the DoubleTree in Guadalajara?+
It is at Colon 73 in the historic centre, about a minute on foot from the Plaza de Armas and two minutes from the cathedral. The Plaza Universidad metro station is about a minute away.
Does it have a pool?+
No. The hotel has a rooftop terrace, a restaurant, a bar and a gym, but no pool or spa.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is cooked to order and charged separately, so check what your rate includes when you book.
