In the heart of Mexico City, Hotel Gillow offers a vibrant retreat near Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Savor local flavors at La Capilla, unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby, or explore nearby Zócalo. With high-speed WiFi, helpful staff are available to make your stay unforgettable.
Isabel la católica 17, Col Centro Histórico, Del. Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000
What's nearby
Metropolitan Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Zócalo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Palacio de Bellas Artes - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Alameda Central - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Paseo de la Reforma - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 20 min drive
Santa Lucía, Mexico (NLU-Felipe Ángeles Intl.) - 49 min drive
Toluca, Estado de Mexico (TLC-Toluca Intl.) - 74 min drive
Mexico City Buenavista Station - 12 min drive
Mexico City Fortuna Station - 32 min drive
Tlalnepantla de Baz Station - 36 min drive
Allende Station - 4 min walk
Zocalo Station - 6 min walk
Bellas Artes Station - 9 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Centro Refrescante Coca Cola - 2 min walk
El Cardenal
Café El Popular - 1 min walk
Arandas Taqueria - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Gillow
Located just 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from the airport, Hotel Gillow offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Zócalo and Palacio de Bellas Artes are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Allende Station is 4 minutes and Zocalo Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
103 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 1:00 PM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Changing table
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Free food/drink shopping service
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Built in 1875
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Phone
Food and drink
High chair
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
La Capilla – On-site family restaurant.
La Monxa – On-site bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 100 for adults and MXN 150 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 650 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Hosted evening meal costs MXN 145
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Gillow Hotel
Hotel Gillow Mexico City
Hotel Gillow Hotel Mexico City
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Gillow offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Gillow does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Gillow?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Gillow?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Gillow.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Gillow?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MXN 650 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Gillow?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Gillow?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, La Capilla.
What's the area around Hotel Gillow like?
Hotel Gillow is in Historic Center, a short 4-minute walk from Allende Station and 6 minutes' walk from Zócalo.
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Hotel Gillow Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Amenities
Air conditioning
What guests liked
Breakfast was freshly cooked and great, with some reviewers praising the attentive service. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
16 Jun 2025
Friendly staffs excellent location very clean rooms thanks
DAVID JUAN
DAVID JUAN, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jun 2025
Great service
Astrid
Astrid, 7-night trip
8/10 Good
24 Mar 2025
Great location.
ELIZABETH
ELIZABETH, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Jun 2025
Customer service is excellent
ramon
ramon, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Mar 2025
Definitely worth my stay 😍
Herminia
Herminia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 May 2025
One of the oldest hotels (maybe the ikdest one) in the city, it is
Irma
Irma, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2025
Everything
Mauricio
Mauricio, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Apr 2025
Historic hotel
The bed was very comfortable, the shower was situated weird, but the function was fine. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Katrina
Katrina, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2025
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María
María, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Dec 2024
Great hotel with a lot of history in downtown
Diego
Diego, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Mar 2025
Excelente todo
Gilberto A.
Gilberto A., 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jun 2025
Not quiet. But it is very good near every thing.
Myriam Bessa
Myriam Bessa, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Nov 2024
We only spent a short night between flights and it was great.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Feb 2025
Staff were very friendly and helped in anyway they could. We arrived an hour early for check in and they let us in at no additional cost. Room was clean and beds comfortable. We also enjoyed the restaurant on site.
The location is great forntouring the historical centre.
Melanie
Melanie, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Nov 2024
Extremely convenient location
NORMA
NORMA, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Feb 2025
Close to Zocalo.
Bertha Alicia Davalos
Bertha Alicia Davalos, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Jul 2024
Very close to all the landmarks.
Lorena
Lorena, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
1 Nov 2023
great place
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Feb 2024
It was a great place
Steve
Steve, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Nov 2024
Its great, only keep in mind that it’s a historical hotel, no heater/AC , but the weather is great
Anna
Anna, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Dec 2024
I stayed there 2 times in separate dates, the room was clean, and the staff was friendly and accomodating.
The area is within walking distance to the center.
I recommend and I would definitely stay there again nect time i vo to Mexico
Lourdes
Lourdes, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Dec 2024
Helpful staff
Guillermo
Guillermo, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 May 2024
I loved that everything is near by. It’s super walkable and the staff is friendly and helpful.