SINCE 1875
The most historic hotel in Mexico City, steps from the Zócalo
103 rooms in a Manuel Tolsá building on the corner of Isabel la Católica and 5 de Mayo.
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103
rooms
1875
open since
Why book here
The same room, for less, with no middleman
Travel agencies charge a commission and pass it on. Book on the official site to pay less and deal directly with the front desk.
−10%
Off the published rate, applied automatically.
$0
No service fees or agency commission.
24 h
Front desk around the clock by phone or WhatsApp.
$250
Add La Capilla’s breakfast buffet (MXN) when you book.
Secure payment on the hotel’s official booking engine.
Rooms
Choose your room
All with private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and air purifier. Rates vary by date; see yours instantly.
Single
24 m² · 1–2 guests
For solo travelers or couples who spend the day exploring downtown.
King Size
King bed · 2 guests
A large bed and a desk. A favorite with couples.
Double
40 m² · 2 double beds · up to 3–4
Room for families or friends traveling together.
Suite · Junior Suite
45–80 m² · Balcony · King bed
The hotel’s largest rooms, with a street balcony. The Junior Suite fits groups and large families.
Location
The whole historic center, on foot
- Allende metro station 3 min
- Cathedral and Zócalo 6 min
- Torre Latinoamericana 6 min
- Palace of Fine Arts 8 min
- Templo Mayor 9 min
Isabel la Católica 17, corner of 5 de Mayo, Centro Histórico, 06000 Mexico City · Open in Google Maps
History
Two centuries on the same corner
Part of the hotel sits beneath the bell tower of La Profesa church, which it once connected to.
- 1799 Manuel Tolsá builds the Profesa spiritual retreat house for the Oratorians, finished in 1801.
- 1869 After the Reform Laws, English businessman Thomas Gillow buys the house from the state.
- 1875 Hotel Gillow opens with three floors, adapted by architect Ramón Rodríguez Arangoiti.
- 1904 Tirso Sáenz remodels it and adds two floors.
- 1910 For the Independence Centennial, the façade is lit with thousands of tricolor bulbs.
- 1930s It reaches six floors, gains elevators and Art Deco interiors.
- 1974 A group of Mexican owners acquires it and runs it to this day.
La Capilla restaurant
Breakfast where Jesuit and Oratorian priests once prayed
La Capilla restores the look of the building’s old chapel. Mexican and international cooking, daily menu and a bar. Room service 7:00–23:00.
Breakfast buffet $250 MXN
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service 7–23 h
- In-room safe
- Elevators
- Currency exchange
- Business corner with PC
- Cribs available
- Private room for groups
Questions
Before you book
Is this the hotel’s official website?
Yes. Bookings go through Hotel Gillow’s official booking engine. Our only number is +52 55 5518 1440 and we have no toll-free line. We will never ask for payment by message, phone or outside links.
Is breakfast included?
Choose a rate with breakfast or room only in the booking engine. The buffet can also be paid separately at La Capilla for MXN $250.
How do I change or cancel my booking?
Message us on WhatsApp or call +52 55 5518 1440 with your booking number. Each rate’s conditions are shown before you pay.
How far is the airport?
Benito Juárez Airport is a short drive away; taxi time depends on traffic. The front desk can help when you arrive.
Is it good for business travel?
Yes: free Wi-Fi, a business corner with PC, a private room for groups and a 24-hour front desk, minutes from downtown government offices.
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