Hotel Principal – A Favorite for Families in Mexico City
About the Hotel
Rooms with basics
Hotel Principal has 80 guest rooms designed around an indoor glass-roofed atrium. Rooms include cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers and basic toiletries. The decor features gray walls, laminated wood floors, and traditional bedding on double or king beds. Some noise from corridors may be noticeable.
Dining at Parrilla Leonesa
The ground-floor Parrilla Leonesa restaurant serves Mexican and international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order an affordable a la carte breakfast. The modern setting offers a straightforward dining option without leaving the hotel.
Fitness and business
The hotel provides a fitness center, a small computer station near the lobby, and a business center. There's also a pay phone and elevator for guest use. Public parking is available for MXN 170 per day.
Historic center location
Hotel Principal is 500 meters from Palacio de Bellas Artes and a 5-minute walk to El Moro's churros. The Zócalo plaza, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Torre Latinoamericana are within 1 km. Benito Juárez Airport is 10 km away.
24-hour services
The front desk operates 24/7 and offers concierge and tour assistance. Free Wi-Fi covers the entire property. The immediate area has a visible police presence, and the hotel's Spanish colonial architecture fits the historic surroundings.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
Dining
- Restaurant
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock