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Zocalo Central vs Hotel Gillow

Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Zocalo Central is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Gillow. Zocalo Central comes in at #15 in Mexico City with accolades from 7 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Oyster.

Zocalo Central
Zocalo Central
7 / 10
Avenida Cinco De Mayo 61 Col. Centro City 06000
From $94 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Located next to the city's historic central square, this unique Holiday Inn is decorated in colonial Mexican style with colorful art, antiques, handicrafts, and other charming touches." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This hotel couldn't have a better location—on the Zócalo and close to a gaggle of museums, restaurants, and historic buildings."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Northernmost of the three upper-echelon hotels facing the Zócalo, the Holiday Inn seems the least pretentious, eschewing col­onial trimmings for contemporary comfort."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This historic colonial building located across from the Zócalo houses a thoroughly modern Holiday Inn with a glass front lobby."
Gayot Gayot
"Modern conveniences meet an Old World atmosphere at this centrally located hotel."
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Hotel Gillow
Hotel Gillow
7 / 10
Isabel la Catolica 17 City 06000
From $57 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Friendly and good-value mid-priced hotel with carpeted rooms, in-house travel agency and leather sofas in the public areas."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Pleasant small hotel with a lovely century-old marble, brass, and dark wood lobby. The sixth floor rooms have private balconies."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"One of the most popular hotels in the historic center, opened by British businessman Thomas Gillow in 1875, it offers character, convenience and comfort."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Hotel Gillow provides pleasant guest rooms, a solid restaurant, and historical ambience at budget prices in the heart of Mexico City's walkable and beautiful Historic District." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In this historic building with old-fashioned service, the recently revamped rooms are done up with faux wood floors and flat-screen TVs." Full review