In the heart of Guadalajara's historic downtown, Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. With a rooftop terrace, outdoor pool, and beautiful garden, you can unwind in style while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 43 min drive
Independencia Station - 4 min walk
Guadalajara Centro Station - 5 min walk
Plaza Universidad Station - 5 min walk
Airport drop-off service
Restaurants
La Gorda - 1 min walk
Hotel Santiago de Compostela - 3 min walk
Los Faroles Taqueria - 1 min walk
La Precopa Bar - 1 min walk
Carnitas San Francisco - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Guadalajara Cathedral. Guests can indulge in spa services, and EL RUEDO serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights at this boutique hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Independencia Station is 4 minutes and Guadalajara Centro Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
98 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite valet parking
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport drop off on request(available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Pool table
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Dining
EL RUEDO - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 290 for adults and MXN 250 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 600 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 3
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for MXN 300.0 per night
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Core
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
Morales Historical Colonial Core
Morales Historical Colonial Downtown Core
Morales Hotel
Hotel Morales Guadalajara
Hotel Morales Historical And Colonial Downtown Core
Hotel Morales Historical Colonial Downtown Core Guadalajara
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core Hotel
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core Guadalajara
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is MXN 600 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Majestic Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core and nearby?
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core has an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, EL RUEDO.
What's the area around Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core like?
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core is a short 4-minute walk from Independencia Station and 5 minutes' walk from Guadalajara Cathedral. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
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Reviews
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a wide variety of freshly made traditional Mexican dishes and high-quality service. (81 reviews)
The pool was great, heated, and a perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. (45 reviews)
The spa at this property offers highly recommended massages and facials with skilled therapists. (10 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2026
Really enjoyed our stay, staff service was excellent and buffet breakfast was awesome.
Cristina
Cristina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2026
Beautiful
Wonderful staff
Clean
Great location
Wonderful staff!
Clean room, excellent central location, friendly staff.
William
William, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2026
Beautiful Spanish decor hotel, rooftop pool and gym, wifi, very spacious clean rooms, amazing staff and hotel is walking distance to several restaurants, taco stands, markets and beautiful cathedrals. We enjoyed our 3 night stay.
Ruth
Ruth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
the room was spotless; staff was friendly and helpful; beautiful setting!
Martha
Martha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2026
The staff was amazing, very friendly, and accommodating. We had breakfast at the restaurant a couple of mornings. They had a great selection.
Maria Inez
Maria Inez, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
Very nice staff from front door, reception to housekeeping. Warm, cozy, well appointed, very nice pool, breakfast buffet is great!
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2026
Great customer service location clean and the food was one of the best I tasted. I recommend their margaritas
Margarita
Margarita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
Everything was excellent; from the location, to the staff to the hotel amenities. Free valet parking, free wifi, excellent restaurant, check-in staff, concierge, it was all great.
Lauralyn
Lauralyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Excellent hotel great service staff is fantastic. Meals in the restaurant are great and very reasonable.
Roger
Roger, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2025
Really comfort place , liked the walking distance to downtown and friendly personal
Alfredo
Alfredo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Clean, Great Staff will come again
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2025
Room was very clean staff was courteous pleasant experience would definitely go back easy acces to everything center of town
JORGE
JORGE, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
Beautiful hotel visually Beautiful inside. Clean, friendly staff comfortable rooms and easy access to downtown nearby. Thank you for making us comfortable.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
Breakfast was not included in our stay, however, it was excellent and I highly recommend it!
Rooms are clean and spacious, beautiful hotel and central location.
Katarina
Katarina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
This is a wonderful hotel with a lovely staff in the ideal location for visiting Guadalajara. Downtown and all the major sites are within walking distance and it feels very safe walking around the area of the hotel at any hour. The hotel has so much charm and character.
Julie
Julie, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2025
Clean room, friendly staff,
Jose Manuel Garcia
Jose Manuel Garcia, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2026
What a beautiful hotel! Close to everything in the Historic District. The room and well as the Hotel was clean and comfortable. The pool was very nice. The staff was excellent.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Clean and comfortable room.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
Super clean and comfortable room. The hotel is perfectly located for visiting Centro Guadalajara.
Evening dining was very good as was the buffet breakfast. Very good wait staff.
I highly recommend this hotel while visiting.
Judith
Judith, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2025
Excellent stay as always. Clean, well maintained historic hotel. Close to everything
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2025
When visiting Guadalajara, i love staying here. Walking distance to the historic downtown area. I always recommend Hotel Morales to friends and family.
Alex
Alex, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2026
The hotel is centrally located within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The rooms are good size and the bedding was comfortable. The restaurant has a wide selection of food to choose from. Service was excellent
Horacio
Horacio, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
all was great. staff is awesome. They provide excellent service even with Mexico crisis happening.