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About the Hotel
Calle Bolivar 29 Centro Histórico,
Mexico City,
Mexico,
06000,
Federal District
Rooms with essentials
Hotel Principal's 80 guest rooms feature gray walls, laminated wood floors, and double or king beds with old-fashioned bedding. Each room includes cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with walk-in showers, hot water, and basic toiletries. Some rooms face an indoor glass-roofed atrium. Noise from other guests in the corridors may be audible.
Dining at Parrilla Leonesa
The ground-floor Parrilla Leonesa serves Mexican and international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant offers an affordable à la carte breakfast. Five minutes on foot leads to El Moro, known for its churros.
Fitness and business amenities
The hotel provides a fitness center, a small computer station in the lobby, and a business center. Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are available. Public parking costs MXN 170 per day.
Historic center location
Hotel Principal is 500 meters from the Museum of Fine Arts and a 5-minute walk from Palacio de Bellas Artes and the National Art Museum. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City is 300 meters away. The immediate area has a visible police presence.
Spanish colonial architecture
The hotel's Spanish colonial design matches the historic center's preserved architecture. An old stone doorway with potted plants marks the entrance from the cobbled street. The interiors have marble tile floors and gray accents.
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Lic. Adolfo Lopez Mateos International (TLC)
36.9
mi
Metro stations
San Juan de Letran1400 ft
Amenities
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage 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
Baggage storage
Elevator
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
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Location
Calle Bolivar 29 Centro Histórico,
Mexico City,
Mexico,
06000,
Federal District
Map view
street view
Calle Bolivar 29 Centro Histórico,
Mexico City,
Mexico,
06000,
Federal District
City landmarks
Opera House
Palacio de Bellas Artes
2300 ft
Museums
Templo Mayor Museum
3100 ft
Parks
Alameda Central
3400 ft
Public Building
National Palace
3900 ft
Museums
Former College of San Ildefonso
4100 ft
Museums
Memory and Tolerance Museum
2700 ft
Plaza de la Republica
Monument to the Revolution
1.1
mi
Square
Plaza Garibaldi
4200 ft
Museums
Museo Franz Mayer
3300 ft
Museums
Museo de Arte Popular
3200 ft
Paseo de la Reforma
The Angel of Independence
1.9
mi
Museums
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
3700 ft
30 Pino Suarez Street
Museum of the City of Mexico
3400 ft
Stadiums
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
Museums
Museo Nacional de las Culturas
3500 ft
Stadiums
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
Museums
Munal
1900 ft
Calle Tacuba 1
Palacio Postal
1700 ft
Av Francisco I. Madero
Francisco I. Madero Avenue
700 ft
Museums
Interactive Museum of Economics
1200 ft
Museums
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 Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
82%
enjoyed their stay & 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
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 5 reviews
3.5/5
based on 301 reviews
8.7
8.7/10 based on 3873 reviews
#133 of 450 hotels in Mexico City based on Tripadvisor
Jerry
United States of America,
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 of America,
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 of America,
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.
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