HOTEL PRINCIPAL | Airport hotel in Mexico City | From 30$/Night

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Bolivar 29 Col. Centro, Mexico City, Mexico, 06000

Hotel Principal, a historic property with traditional Spanish colonial architecture, is 6 miles from Benito Juárez International Airport. The 3-star hotel sits in the heart of the Historic City Center, centered around the massive Zócalo plaza, with Palacio de Bellas Artes and the National Art Museum less than 5 minutes' walk away. A strong police presence on street corners enhances safety in the immediate area.

Comfortable Guest Rooms

Rooms at Hotel Principal feature gray walls, laminated wood floors, and old-fashioned bedding on double or king beds. Each room includes free WiFi, cable TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with walk-in showers and basic toiletries. Noise from other guests in the corridors can sometimes be heard.

Dining & Cuisine

Parrilla Leonesa, a small chain restaurant on the ground floor, serves Mexican and international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel also offers an affordable a la carte breakfast in a modern setting. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

Leisure & Exploration

The Principal Hotel provides a fitness center, terrace, and proximity to Alameda Central and numerous museums. Guests can explore the area on foot, with El Moro's famous churros just five minutes away. The indoor glass-roofed atrium adds a unique architectural touch.

Business & Convenience

Hotel Principal features a business center, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Public parking is available for MXN 170 per day, and free WiFi extends throughout the property. Both business travelers and tourists utilize the hotel's facilities.

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Max:

8 persons

435 sq. feet

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4 Double beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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2 persons

120 sq. feet

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Shower

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Twin Room

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2 persons

195 sq. feet

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Mexico City2300 ft

Airports

Benito Juarez International (MEX) 5.0 mi

Lic. Adolfo Lopez Mateos International (TLC) 36.9 mi

Underground

San Juan de Letran1400 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service

Dining

Restaurant

Room features

Air conditioning
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location info

Bolivar 29 Col. Centro, Mexico City, Mexico, 06000

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Bolivar 29 Col. Centro, Mexico City, Mexico, 06000

City landmarks

Opera House

Palacio de Bellas Artes

2300 ft

Museum

Templo Mayor Museum

3100 ft

Park

Alameda Central

3400 ft

Public Building

National Palace

3900 ft

Museum

Former College of San Ildefonso

4100 ft

Museum

Memory and Tolerance Museum

2700 ft

Plaza de la Republica

Monument to the Revolution

1.1 mi

Square

Plaza Garibaldi

4200 ft

Museum

Museo Franz Mayer

3300 ft

Museum

Museo de Arte Popular

3200 ft

Paseo de la Reforma

The Angel of Independence

1.9 mi

Museum

Museo Mural Diego Rivera

3700 ft

30 Pino Suarez Street

Museum of the City of Mexico

3400 ft

Stadium

Arena Coliseo Mexico City

3500 ft

Plaza Garibaldi

Tequila and Mezcal Museum

3800 ft

Church

Church Of La Esnsenanza

2500 ft

Calle Plaza de La Constitucion S/N

Zocalo

2400 ft

Museum

Museo Nacional de las Culturas

3500 ft

Stadium

Arena Mexico

1.4 mi

Nearby

Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 2

Torre Latinoamericana

1400 ft

Francisco I. Madero 4 Centro Histórico

The House of Tiles

1200 ft

Church

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City

500 ft

Museum

Munal

1900 ft

Calle Tacuba 1

Palacio Postal

1700 ft

Av Francisco I. Madero

Francisco I. Madero Avenue

700 ft

Museum

Interactive Museum of Economics

1200 ft

Museum

Estanquillo Museum

1300 ft

Republica de Cuba

Edifice of the Secretaria de Educacion Publica

1800 ft

Square

Historic Center

1300 ft

Calle Francisco i. Madero 74 Delegación Cuauhtemoc

Mumedi

2000 ft

Restaurants

Casa Churra

400 ft

Calle 16 de Septiembre 26 Entre Gante y Bolivar

Pirates Burgers

200 ft

Isabel la Catolica 39 PB

El Moro

1600 ft

42 Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas

Pasteleria Ideal

700 ft

Calle 16 de Septiembre 18 Col. Centro

Pasaguero

800 ft

Motolinia 33 Colonia Centro Historico

Restaurante Vegetariano Motolinia

800 ft

Peatonal Motolinia 31 Entre Madero Y 16 De Septiembre

Talisman de Motolinia

800 ft

Peatonal Motolinia 31 Colonia Centro

La Isla Del Dragon

900 ft

Filomena Mata 15 Centro de la Ciudad de México

McDonald's

800 ft

Cuauhtemoc Centro Calle Francisco i. Madero 39

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

82%

enjoyed their visit and would return

clean

great location

noisy rooms

initial room conditions

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

6.7

Location

9.0

Service

7.0

Dining

8.0

3.5/5 based on 301 reviews

#133 of 450 hotels in Mexico City based on Tripadvisor

Jerry

United States, April 2024

7.6/10

The hotel is situated in the historic center of Mexico City, offering a perfect location for exploring the city's attractions. The rooms, while small and with a recent paint smell, are typical for the area. Despite the lack of fans or screens on the windows leading to mosquito bites, the double bed is adequate for a short stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although small and with a noticeable paint smell, are standard for Mexico City. The absence of fans or window screens resulted in mosquito bites, but the double bed was sufficient for our stay.

Service

7.0

The service provided, including room service and housekeeping, was satisfactory during our visit.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in the heart of the historic center allowed for easy access to numerous shops, restaurants, and bars. It was safe to explore even at night, with a vibrant atmosphere until the bars closed.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered good traditional dishes for breakfast, including cereal, eggs, natural juice, bread, coffee, veggies, and cheese.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel's facilities were adequate for our needs during the stay.

Michelle

United States, September 2023

7.6/10

The hotel had some challenges with noisy rooms that felt cramped but was near the front of the building. Fortunately, after upgrading to a family room, the stay improved with a nice and clean experience.

Rooms

7.0

The initial rooms were small and very noisy, facing the corridor with a gap above the door and showing signs of fungus. However, upgrading to a family room provided a nice and clean stay.

Service

7.0

The service, including room service, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance, was satisfactory overall.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, centrally situated near many shops, restaurants, and attractions, including a short walk to the city square and with access to transportation options like Metro and Metrobus.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered good traditional dishes with a nice variety of options, including cereal, eggs, juice, and coffee.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, providing a comfortable dining area for meals.

clean

noisy rooms

Jane

United States, May 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was fantastic, right in the heart of Mexico City with easy access to key attractions, but the room had some drawbacks being small and not soundproof. The dining options were decent, but the service could have been more friendly.

Rooms

6.0

My room was on the small side and not soundproof, located right in front of the elevator and close to the shared shower, which made it a bit loud. However, given the lowest price I paid on the 5th floor, it was acceptable.

Service

7.0

The service was standard with room service, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance available, but nothing exceptional. The staff could have been more friendly and attentive.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, in the historic center close to the fine arts museum and park, making it safe and convenient to explore the city day and night. Right in the city center with great cafes nearby.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered good traditional dishes, including cereal, eggs, natural juice, bread, coffee, veggies, and cheese. However, the staff at the front desk could have been more welcoming.

Facilities

7.0

However, the overall stay was decent considering the value for money.