Brieana A.
Yelp
We stayed at a Hotel Morales for a total of 5 nights. In total, our group rented, approximately six rooms with varying lengths of stay as we were celebrating a birthday. Booking directly with the hotel was very easy, and we were able to check in early upon arrival. The hotel is approximately 30 minutes from the airport; the hotel can arrange transportation to and from the airport for 320 pesos, which turns to be about $15 US in 2023. There were no issues w/ the transport arranged through the hotel; they were very flexible with our delayed arrival. There is also Uber in Mexico, which we took from the hotel to various restaurants without issue. This hotel is also walkable to many historic sites, open markets, and small businesses.
Our stay at the hotel was pleasant as our room was as pictured and described online. The colonial design was beautiful and exactly the type of boutique, small hotel feel we were looking for during our trip. The cleanliness was satisfactory, and the amenities were as stated online. As other reviewers have noted, the hotel does have some plumbing issues; however, that is common for most Mexican states as the plumbing is old. We learned to allow time between flushing and the one time we had an issue with plumbing, the hotel staff addressed it promptly. It's important to note that this is the historical/colonial downtown area, which was built over hundreds of years ago, and likely still has the same plumbing so be flexible when traveling!
There is 24 hour armed security at the front; entrance as there are at many establishments throughout Mexico. At no point in our stay did we feel unsafe. There is a pool on the top floor, which offered a nice rest from the heat of the city and a place to unwind with friends. We will concur with a prior reviewer that the pool does have loose tiles so use with caution, as you would, with any area that has a potential for a hazard.
Overall, the food and beverages at the hotel were great and reasonably reasonably priced. The hotel provides bottled water at the front desk for guest.
We appreciate the fair price, the accessibility, and hospitality. We will be back to continue our exploration of Guadalajara!