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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.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
4 full beds
2 full beds
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • German
    United States of America United States of America
    I would be nice if the bathroom have better privacy, and they chance the bedding sheets in stead just made the made when previous customers used the room. We found a long hair on my brothers hair and he is almost ball headed guy. But overall very...
  • Isabella
    Spain Spain
    Nice building and great central location. Comfy bed and great value.
  • Tamarin
    United States of America United States of America
    I liked the look of the hotel. It's set up beautifully. I liked having breakfast on the top of the hotel. It was a nice location to look out over the city.

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, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Business center
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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 supplements 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.

FAQs about Hotel Principal

  • Room options at Hotel Principal include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Family
    • Twin

  • The prices at Hotel Principal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Principal is 1,800 feet from the center of Mexico City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Principal offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hotel Principal has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1

    • Check-in at Hotel Principal is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.