Hotel Colonial - Puebla
19.042456, -98.19609Overview
4-star historic hotel in downtown Puebla with the oldest working elevator in the city
Amenities and Services
Hotel Colonial offers free private parking on-site, a rare convenience in Puebla's historic center. The 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange, tour desk services, and luggage storage for early arrivals. Guests also have access to a sun terrace, garden, and a rooftop terrace with views of the Popocatépetl volcano.
Rooms and Accommodations
The hotel's rooms feature natural thermal insulation from wide walls, keeping interiors cool without air conditioning. Soundproof windows and thick walls provide privacy from street noise, while city-view accommodations include a seating area and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, and some rooms include a balcony overlooking the pedestrian street.
Dining and Leisure
The on-site restaurant serves a varied à la carte menu with specialties such as Mole Poblano and Chilaquiles de Mole. Breakfast is made to order, with options like eggs, ham, and toast included in the stay. The hotel's bar and room service are available, and the restaurant offers a prix fixe menu for lunch and dinner.
Location and Nearby Attractions
Hotel Colonial is located a 4-minute walk from the Biblioteca Palafoxiana and a 5-minute walk from the Amparo Museum. The Zócalo de Puebla is one block away, and the Puebla Convention Centre is 2300 ft from the hotel. Hermanos Serdán International Airport is 14 miles away, and the hotel is within walking distance of the El Parián artisan market.
Family-Friendly Stays
The hotel is suitable for families, with rooms that can accommodate extra beds or cribs on request. The rooftop terrace offers a safe outdoor space for children to explore, and the garden provides additional room to play. Nearby attractions like the Amparo Museum and the artisan market are within walking distance, making the hotel a convenient base for family outings.
- Historic Charm: 17th-century convent converted into a hotel in the 1800s, with the oldest working elevator in Puebla
- Rooms: Soundproofed with city views, natural thermal insulation, no AC needed
- Dining: Restaurant serving Mole Poblano, Chilaquiles de Mole, and a daily prix fixe menu
- Location: One block from Zócalo, 4-min walk from Biblioteca Palafoxiana
- Parking: Free private parking on-site in the historic center
- Family: Extra beds or cribs on request, rooftop terrace and garden accessible
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
VIP check-in/ -out
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Children
- Cribs
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Hotel Colonial
| 💵 Lowest room price | 54 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 17.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Hermanos Serdan International, PBC |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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