HOTEL GILLOW, Mexico City

Hotel Gillow - Historic 4-star Mexico City hotel with stone facade and central atrium skylight

Located on Isabel la Católica in the Historic Centre, this 4-star Mexico City hotel dates back to 1875 and features a dramatic six-story stone facade with arched doorways and wrought-iron balconettes. The 103 rooms and suites are arranged around a central atrium topped with an intricate skylight, with some rooms offering furnished balconies overlooking the city. Each accommodation includes a private bathroom with bath or jacuzzi, flat-screen TV, and parquet flooring. La Capilla restaurant, set in a stone-lined dining room with wooden chairs and granite-topped tables, serves breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner with room service available. The interior courtyard showcases decorative elements including parrots in birdcages and a water fountain. Hotel Gillow stands 984.3 ft from the Metropolitan Cathedral and positions guests within 1640.4 ft of the Torre Latinoamericana, Palacio Postal, and House of Tiles. Each floor provides an ice machine and filtered water for guest convenience.

Pros

Original 1800s architectural features including wood ceiling beams and tiered gold chandeliers

Central location surrounded by restaurants including Azul Historico and Casino Espanol within 984.3 ft

24-hour front desk service with currency exchange available

Business area with complimentary wireless internet access

Cons

6 miles from Benito Juárez Airport

Some rooms face interior courtyard rather than city views