Where to Stay

Guadalajara is a beautiful tourist destination, bustling centre for international business and a gateway between southern and northern Mexico. Accommodating the flourishing tourist industry, the great number of events organized annually and great population of the city, there are around 300 hotels spanning all categories from luxury suites to simple, affordable rooms. Occupancy rate for most of the year is between 75 and 95 percent. A large concentration of hotels is found around Expo-Guadalajara. This impressive convention centre hosts a great number of important national and international events, including the annual Feria Internacional del Libro (International Book Fair) and Expo-Venta, (Sales Expo). Hotels in the vicinity include the Guadalajara Plaza Expo, Presidente Intercontinental, Hotel Vista Plaza del Sol and the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza—with one of the city's best restaurants, the Jacarandas. Along López Mateos—one of the city's main avenues—a diverse array of hotels can be found offering a wide range of services and rates, including the Fiesta Americana; Quinta Real, nestled in scenic gardens with excellent restaurants; and the Holiday Inn Select. The beautiful Camino Real boasts the category of Gran Turismo affording comfort, lush gardens and an excellent eatery, Aquellos Tiempos. It is located on Avenida Vallarta in front of the Chamber of Commerce, close to shopping. Another outstanding hotel is El Tapatío, situated on the road to Chapala. For those who prefer proximity to the airport, the Holiday Inn CasaGrande is a good choice.