Guests often praise
- Attentive and friendly service from staff
- Clean and well-maintained rooms
- Excellent central location near key city attractions
- Good value for price, especially for short stays
Hotel Principal offers clean, affordable rooms in the heart of Xalapa, near key landmarks like the Cathedral and Juárez Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking, and daily room service in a friendly, kid-friendly setting ideal for travelers and visitors.
Visitors appreciate the hotel’s cleanliness, attentive service, and convenient downtown setting, though some note the dated rooms and limited Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Hotel Principal stands out as a practical and welcoming choice in the heart of Xalapa-Enríquez, located at Ignacio Zaragoza 28, Zona Centro. With a solid rating of 4.2, it caters especially well to travelers seeking convenience and value. Its central location places guests within easy reach of the city’s vibrant commercial district, the majestic Xalapa Cathedral, and the peaceful Juárez Park, making it an excellent base for exploring local culture and history.
Guests appreciate the hotel's clean rooms and attentive service. As Mercedes Alvarez highlights, the "Excelente atención" and cleanliness combined with affordable pricing make it a compelling option. The rooms evoke a rustic charm with their vintage style and simple yet functional furnishings. Manuel Alejandro Toribio Arroyo notes the uniqueness of the accommodations—while some amenities like old televisions and limited Wi-Fi signal may seem dated, they fit the hotel's positioning as an economical, short-stay lodging.
The absence of certain facilities such as a restaurant, fitness center, or pool does not detract from the experience, given the hotel’s focus on providing essentials like free Wi-Fi and parking in a family-friendly environment. Daily housekeeping service, punctual and reliable, ensures a comfortable stay. The hotel’s strengths emerge from its blend of affordability, central location, and clean, dependable service, making it a favorite for visitors on official business or sightseeing alike.
Overall, Hotel Principal captures the essence of practical hospitality with a warm, genuine touch. It offers guests an honest, no-frills experience where functionality and accessibility prevail. For those who prioritize location and comfort over luxury, it delivers a straightforward stay embedded in the rich colonial atmosphere of Xalapa’s city center.
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Excelente atención y el lugar muy limpio y buen costo ...
Ubicación la mejor, centro, habitaciones , rústicas antiguas pero por el precio es lo mejor que puedes tener, aguacaliente cama limpia teles antiguas pero funcionales recuerden que son hoteles de paso no departamentos. El único detalle que si tiene es que el wifi no deja conectarse si se conecta pero no da señal. Casi seguro que es por qué está saturado. Necesitan mejores routers que soporten muchísimos usuarios
Es un excelente Hotel , el servicio del cuarto es diario , es muy limpio y céntrico además a un excelente precio , si vines a Xalapa a realizar Trámites es el ideal para Hospedarse ...
Lively, colorful commercial center with Colonial buildings like Xalapa Cathedral, plus Juárez Park.
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