Hotel Principal

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

The Principal Hotel is in the heart of Mexico City, just 330 yards from San Juan de Letrán Metro Station. Rooms have cable TV and free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. The National Art Museum and Palacio de Bellas Artes Museum are less than a 5 minute walk away. Constitution Square is just over a quarter mile away. The hotel’s Parrilla Leonesa Restaurant offers Mexican and international dishes, as well as breakfasts. It also has a bar, and the hotel has a snack vending machine.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Elevator

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

American

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See what guests loved the most:

Tiff
United States United States
“I accidentally booked this hotel for my parents, who needed to come to the city for an appointment, but I accidentally booked for an adult and a child. They were so understanding and super helpful, regardless of it being a non-changeable...”
Rosy
Guatemala Guatemala
“La ubicación, instalaciones y el personal. Me sentí muy segura y en esta ocasión viajé sola a CDMX”
Gabriela
United States United States
“Location was perfect. Super close to everything. 5 minute walk to the Zocalo. Noise was not an issue and our room was a bit small, but very clean and comfortable.”
Juan
United States United States
“Room was very clean and located on the 1st floor, quiet, location was perfect distance to the Zocalo (200 meters) and same distance to the Aldama Park. Although I had no windows to the street or the middle of the hotel, it was great that there...”
Viet
Vietnam Vietnam
“Clean, close to key landmarks of the city, the high ceiling.”
Cynthia
United States United States
“Location is excellent. Room was a bit small but still worked. The breakfast was just okay.”
Marco
United States United States
“Great location, right in the heart of downtown Mexico City, just few blocks away from the metropolitan cathedral and Palacio Nacional as well as Palacio de Bellas Artes, Alameda, La casa de los Azulejos, Café de Tacuba, etc… The property is...”
Pamela
Canada Canada
“Great location. Clean room and comfortable bed. Friendly and helpful staff - including restaurant staff. Enjoyed the food. Would definitely stay here again.”
Frank
Sweden Sweden
“Good location and good value for price. It was possible to get access to good restaurants nearby and site seeing was also close. The water in shower had a good pressure and heat.”
Monika
Switzerland Switzerland
“Great location, within walking distance to all museums, restaurants...etc - very original hotel, clear and comfortable- very friendly staff.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Mexican
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Hotel Principal

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Elevator

House rules

Hotel Principal takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that when booking 3 or more rooms, you will have to pay the full amount 1 week prior to arrival.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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