Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core dates to 1888 when it was first built as a home. It was later bought by the Morales family and turned into a hotel that welcomed such Mexican stars as Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, and Maria Felix. The 19th century Neo-colonial building underwent a major renovation in 2005 and today exudes elegance with a mix of contemporary and antique furnishings. The hotel is mostly characterized by a variety of beautiful courtyards, some of which have white and blue tiling and water fountains. Others have yellow walls, plenty of seating, and small ponds. Guests can also relax in a lounge with a pool table, historic black and white photography on display, and a bookshelf lined with books. The rooftop terrace has great views and lovely gardens. Overall, the hotel is sophisticated and elegant and attracts mainly couples who enjoy the romantic historical design and central location.

Hotel Morales has a prime location in the heart of Guadalajara at just an eight-minute walk from Guadalajara Cathedral. The surrounding streets are packed with restaurants and shops. A tram stop is just a five-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include the Rotunda of the Illustrious People of Jalisco (eight-minute walk), Mercado Libertad (13-minute walk), and the Museum of the Arts of Guadalajara (18-minute walk). It takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. 

The rooms at Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core exhibit the building’s historic character through different elements like arched doorways, wooden floors, high ceilings, and antique furniture. The design among the rooms vary, but the overall look is elegant and classy with primary tones of cream and beige and some hints of red or turquoise in fabric accents or furniture. The headboards are particularly exquisite: some have carved engravings in dark wood and others are padded. Amenities here include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, bottled water, and coffeemakers, however, only one bag of coffee is provided per room during a stay. Some rooms have balconies and street views, and rooms facing the street may be noisier than others. Imperial Suites offer mini-fridges. Bathrooms are lovely, but vary in design as some have vessel sinks and others have marble countertops. Showers are featured in most rooms, as are Almond & Olive toiletries and hairdryers. Imperial Suites have separate showers and jetted tubs. Note that street-facing rooms are prone to some noise. 

The hotel's rooftop heated pool and surrounding terraces are lovely spots to relax, lay out, or enjoy some great city views. A buffet breakfast (not included in all rates) of Mexican and American fare is offered in the restaurant each morning. The restaurant also serves Mexican cuisine for lunch, dinner, and room service. The bar offers a diverse selection of drinks to enjoy in the hotel’s many courtyards. There’s a small gym with a few cardio machines and weight machines -- just enough to get in a basic workout. There are a few fully-equipped meeting spaces and other areas available to rent for events. Wi-Fi is free, a computer is available, and parking is free for guests.