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Hotel Gillow

Isabel la Catolica 17, Mexico City 06000, Mexico
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Hotel Gillow
Ranked #24 of 258 hotels in Mexico City
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

It's a best in downtown Mexico city. Rooms are clean, fine service and hospitality. Despite it is located two blocs from the Zocalo Plaza, there is no noise to worry. Almost everything is at hand: Bellas Artes theater, Plaza Mayor, fine bookstores, museums, and lots of restaurants. Downtown Mexico is also very secure. We strolled the area with no problem... More

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Hoodsport
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57 reviews 57 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Comfortable and safe but not cheep. Location is great just around the corner from the main square. The staff was helpful to get trips else where as Teotihuacan. The hotel is in the middle of the city so absolutly everything is within walking distance as reastruants and entertainment galore.

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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Stayed here for a total of 5 nights on 2 occasions. Rooms were decent size but we requested a king size bed the second time for more comfort. Staff is helpful & several speak English. Sheets & towels were changed daily & purified water/ice was available on every floor. Plenty of hot water but limited electrical outlets. We enjoyed breakfast... More

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Cape Girardeau
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18 reviews 18 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

If you want to be near the Zòcalo without being immersed in its commotion, the location of Hotel Gillow can't be beat. It is an older hotel with an unassuming entrance and an interior that appeared to me to be meticulously maintained. A central atrium provides light to floors one through six; a fountain and caged birds on the first... More

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London
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18 reviews 18 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Not having stayed at other hotels in Mexico city we choose this one on the basis of the reviews below and it did not disappoint. The building has some style and is well positioned near the Zòcalo, but not right on it so avoiding the worst of the noise. Standard rooms and beds are a bit small (and beds a... More

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Victoria, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

We have been staying at the Hotel Gillow off and on for about 12 or so years. For its location in the historic center, it cannot be beat. We have always been well taken care of the Gillow. From storing bags at the hotel to be picked up on the way back through the city, to being helped with directions,... More

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GMRoberto, Manager at Hotel Gillow, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Customer Thank you so very much for your positive comment of Hotel Gillow, Im really pleased to hear that the cages for the brids really worked out to bring more harmony on your stay. Since your visit we had remodeled the 6th floor entirely, so now the next time you visit you will have a brand new room plus... More

im44
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73 reviews 73 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

We were introduced to Gillow by our friends who frequently stay here. And we understand why now. great location, easy to walk around the central area. Very good price, passable restaurant, friendly staff. Decent bed/mattress. This is the place we will stay at when here... that says it all

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GMRoberto, Manager at Hotel Gillow, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Customer, Thank you for your comment of Hotel Gillow, We are really pleased to see that some of your friends recommened our property. Since your visit we had remodeled the 6th floor entirely, so now the next time you visit you will have a brand new room plus the balcony you so much enjoy. Moreover you know what they... More

new york city
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2012 via mobile

I really liked this hotel. I lucked into one of the top floor rooms with a balcony, which I loved using in the late afternoons. I found the staff to be a little bit dismissive, to be honest, but that doesn't bother me. They left me alone and I just did my thing. I don't know what the other rooms... More

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GMRoberto, Manager at Hotel Gillow, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your comment of Hotel Gillow, We are really delighted to review your opinion. Since your visit we had remodeled the 6th floor entirely, so now the next time you visit you will have a brand new room plus the balcony you so much enjoyed. I can gurantee that we are working on the... More

Bogotá, Colombia
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63 reviews 63 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

I stayed here two nights and it was pretty nice. My room was of decent size, and I even had a terrace with a view of the inner street. It's a standard place, nothing fancy but clean, service is really great, internet works fine and has no annoying steps to log in (just the network password). They have also remodeled... More

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GMRoberto, Manager at Hotel Gillow, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Carlos, Thank you so much for your comment of Hotel Gillow, We are really devoted to listen to our customer and their opinions. Since your visit we had remodeled the 6th floor entirely, so now the next time you visit you will have a brand new room plus the balcony you so much enjoy. I can gurantee that we... More

Minneapolis, Minnesota
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

I stayed here for one night in August after returning from a trip in Puebla and before going to the airport very early the next morning. It was really close to the Zocalo, Palacio Nacional, and Catedral Metropolitana. The staff were helpful and provided maps for us to find our way around. They also had a computer where we could... More

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Also Known As:
Gillow Hotel Mexico City
Gillow Mexico City
Hotel Gillow Mexico City
Address: Isabel la Catolica 17, Mexico City 06000, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Central Mexico and Gulf Coast > Mexico City
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 Best Value Hotels in Mexico City
#30 Business Hotels in Mexico City
#36 Family Hotels in Mexico City
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Gillow is one of the oldest hotels in Mexico, with more than a 100 years of experience in personalized service and supreme quality. It is located in the heart of Mexico City just 2 blocks away from "El Zocalo" and 3 blocks from "Bellas Artes". You will feel the colonial environment of Mexico and at the same time the conformity of technology at your hand. Moreover, it has the best restaurant in downtown called "La Capilla" which offers an exquisite fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Mexico with us. ¡Bienvenido! ... more   less 

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