DEL CARMEN CONCEPT HOTEL BOUTIQUE BY CHAI, Guadalajara

Del Carmen Concept Hotel Boutique By Chai - A 19th-century mansion with artist-themed suites, vertical garden, and downtown views

Located in a restored 1867 neoclassical estate in Guadalajara City Center, this 3.5-star Guadalajara hotel features nine uniquely designed suites commemorating Mexican surrealist and expressionist artists. Del Carmen Concept Hotel's suites - named after Tamayo, Varo, Coronel, Carrington, Vlady, Friedeberg, Cuevas, Soriano, and Gerzso - include private balconies, air conditioning, free WiFi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs. Each bathroom features copper washbasins or bathtubs and hairdryers. The property's central courtyard showcases a vertical garden, while the kitchen area pays tribute to Frida Kahlo with design elements from 'Like Water for Chocolate.' Del Carmen Concept Hotel Boutique By Chai provides 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage, and airport transfers. The hotel houses a restaurant serving light fare, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop. Located within 0.5 miles of Palacio de Gobierno and Cathedral Crypt, the property sits 0.5 miles from Revolution Park and offers direct access to eight restaurants within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Historic mansion preserves original 1867 neoclassical design

Each suite features unique artistic themes inspired by Mexican surrealists

Central courtyard contains Guadalajara's distinctive vertical garden

Kitchen area incorporates authentic 'Like Water for Chocolate' film elements

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Airport

Limited on-site dining options with one light-fare restaurant