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First time here and last time. Beware of false advertising on their site when booking. Rooms are not what they are advertised to be. When we checked in we had booked a Premium Level Superior room, which shows a bathtub in the picture and can come with 1 or 2 beds. Upon checking in they asked if we wanted one or two beds and I said one. They explained to me the benefits of the PLS rooms and that they are on floors 18 & up. The picrure for the room clearly shows a bathroom with a bathtub, when we arrived in our room, there was only a shower and when I called to let them know they said it wasn't guaranteed. Why advertising something if it's not available? They then proceeded to tell me that rooms with a king bed do not have bathtubs in this category and if I wanted to pay more they could get me a room with a tub. Or, can downgraded to a lower level room with 2 beds not on the PLS floor but still pay the same price, which makes no sense. They also made it clear that apparently in the fine print after you book it states that rooms are subject to availability, (which is nowhere be found). I ended up paying the extra 315p to get the tub which in my opinion is ridiculous that they aren't able to honor their advertisement and have the audacity to charge me extra for it. I shouldn't have had to pay for what I was told I was getting. Nobody was interested in righting the situation even the manager on duty. As you can see in all the pictures and room descriptions there is a tub in the room. We also never had access to any lounge with a panoramic view. Canape and Happy hour were offered on the 2nd floor with no panoramic views, and took 2 elevators to get to. Canapes were offered from 6pm-8pm.and unlimited wine from 6pm-11pm. Once we arrived to our room, we noticed there was no diet soda to drink being diabetic I can only drink diet soda so I called to see if I could get a diet soda and specifically asked if there would be an extra charge and they said "no es cortesía" we waited and it was delivered. We decided to grab some lunch and while walking around to see what was available the front desk lady called my name out loud to tell me a mistake was made and the sodas I ordered were not free even though I specifically asked and she said they were. This staff seems to get a high telling people no and not honoring their word. I should have read more of the reviews before booking since it seems to be a theme with this hotel and their staff. I've noticed they reply with a generic reply saying it will be addressed with staff, but clearly that has not made any difference because like others, we too experienced this rude customer service. We came directly from the RIU and we wanted to try something different but sadly we regret making this decision and wish we would have stayed they extra night at RIU. The value was much better for the Crown Level access and was available from 8am to 11pm. The PLS upgrade here is a joke. Only available from 6pm to 11pm. It's not even on the floor it's advertised to be on. This day it was on floor 2. Overall this hotel is definitely not a 5 star hotel and most definitely does not offer 5 star service. No one greeted us at the lobby when we drove up, no one offered to take my purse and hang it on one of their purse hangers, instead it was left on the floor when we went for lunch. Spa had no water to rinse off after my massage, I let it run for 10min. Reception is only interested in up charging you even when it's their mistake. So many better options to stay in Guadalajara don't waste your time or money here. Now I understand why the hotel was empty. I will never return here unless they reimburse me for payment extra to get what I should of had in the first place. I will also b contacting Barceló Head office regarding this matter.
Milanie
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Terrible Experience – BED BUGS & Poor Customer Service I strongly advise against staying at this hotel. We had previously stayed here when it was under Hilton management and had a great experience, so we decided to return and try it under its new ownership. Unfortunately, it was a huge mistake. First, on our first night, we returned to the hotel only to find that our door would not open. It took management over an hour to resolve the issue, leaving us stranded outside our room with all our luggage inside. We had no choice but to wait, which was especially frustrating as it was already late and my kids were exhausted. The worst part of our stay, however, was discovering BED BUGS on the day of our checkout. I had noticed bites from the night before, and upon further inspection, I found bed bugs in our room. I immediately recorded a video and reported it to the front desk, but the staff provided no immediate resolution—just a vague response that the room would be inspected and I would get a call. Later that day, while waiting at the airport (anxiously worried about bringing bed bugs home in our luggage), I called the hotel to follow up. The operator rudely told me that all complaints must go through her, yet she claimed she had not been informed of mine. She then abruptly hung up on me. I received an email from the hotel stating that their inspection found no bed bugs and offering only a complimentary breakfast for two on a future stay—something I would never take them up on. This experience was beyond disappointing. The hotel’s lack of professionalism, poor customer service, and complete disregard for cleanliness and guest well-being are unacceptable. I provided clear evidence of the bed bugs, yet we are left to deal with the aftermath. I will never stay at this hotel again and strongly urge others to avoid it as well.
Marisol Rodriguez
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I booked this Hilton because I didn't know how the city was going to be, so I wanted to rely on their amenities and a nice quiet room. I also must say up front that if it wasn't for their wonderful, dedicated and attentive employees, I would be giving a zero. Please do not book at this hotel if you think you are getting a great deal. This Hilton is beyond outdated and therefore has major fallacies and needs an urgent renovation. But because it is always booked they haven't had the time to do so accordingly, so instead, they send contractors or handy men to work on each room as issues arise. The A/C doesn't work in most of the rooms, especially the air ducts in their bathrooms, so you smell feces no matter which room you are in. Their coffee makers are for the most part broken of work half way which was annoying. If you choose a room that has access to another room, expect to have a family with a crying baby or a toddler screaming in the middle of the night. Some of their showers have leaks so be prepared to use a bunch of towels (total waste). I also got bitten by fleas, even though I had an insect repellent. I wanted a quiet nice little getaway, but it turned out to be a headache,an inconvenience and I ended up cleaning, mopping and doing things that for the price Hilton asked, they should be ashamed. I give their employees a 5 and beyond stars for being so attentive and helpful to the point that they made me feel like family. Hilton is so lucky to have employees like Jorge, Juan Jorge, Juan Jose, Mary, Blanca, Yael, Luz and Oswaldo. (They all deserve a raise and a bonus, if I forgot any names please know that I am deeply appreciated for all that you do at the hotel) Thank you Guadalajara, but no thank you Hilton! I should've gotten my money back because this hotel is a joke and is a total, absolute rip off!
Patricia Grant
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This review is for the Premium floors 18,19,20. I can't comment on the other floors. The hotel itself is spacious and has a nice restaurant, a coffee shop, and gift shop. There's a premium lounge available on the 19th floor. The rooms were clean, spacious and had a very comfy bed. The walk in shower was rather luxurious. I did find a slight musty smell when I first arrived in my room however. I will say that I've noticed this in other hotels after being not occupied as much during the pandemic, so I'll let it slide. But maybe they need to do a freshening and cleaning of the AC units. Super easy access to Expo Guadalajara building, and generally a nice area of town. I will return when I'm in Guadalajara again.
Iain Galloway
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Estuve hospedado el 24 y 25 de mayo. En este hotel Barceló en Guadalajara. Y aunque ya me había hospedado en otros hoteles de esta cadena. Esta vez la experiencia fue espantosa. Llegamos a tomar la habitación y hacer check inn a las tres de la tarde y había una fila de por lo -150 personas esperando para registrarse también. el personal del hotel estaba completamente perdido y nos dijeron que nos fuéramos a comer para dar tiempo a que avanzaran los registros, nos fuimos a comer y regresamos a las siete de la noche, y aún no estaban listas las habitaciones y seguía la cola enorme. Una completa ineficiencia del personal de Recepcion., esperamos ya muy desesperado y molestos al igual que todas las personas que estaban en la fila, y finalmente nos dieron la habitación a las nueve de la noche. Haciéndonos perder todo el día que teníamos planeado en Guadalajara. Pasamos todo nuestro primer día de Guadalajara, en la recepción del hotel por la incompetencia de las personas que trabajan en Recepcion cuando finalmente llegamos las recepcionistas, fueron groseras y poco resolutivas. Nosotros ya lo único que queríamos era descansar. El domingo que entregamos la habitación e hicimos el check Out nuevamente las señoritas de Recepcion Super antipáticas y groseras contestando todo de forma cortante. La verdad ha sido la peor experiencia en un hotel y está muy mal que un hotel de tanto prestigio decaiga tanto por el personal que tienen contratado. Les anexo fotos de parte de la fila que tenías que hacer para poderte, registrar horas y horas esperando. Debo decir que el hotel es bonito y está excelentemente bien ubicado si vas a la expo, pero por el precio mejor buscar en los hoteles que están a un lado ya que este tiene una pésima coordinación y sólo perderás tu día
FoodieMx
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Like most Hilton properties the staff is top notch and very attentive (there’s always exceptions), there’s certainly room for improvement and there seems to be something funny going on with the building (things roll down from an otherwise flat looking surface), prices are decent for a Hilton property and there seems to be a never-ending renovation going on in the executive floors, being in front of the Expo makes it very convenient when attending an event going on in there, a solid four stars
Carlos Najera
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Nearby Attractions Of Barceló Guadalajara
Expo Guadalajara
The Westin Guadalajara
Hotel Guadalajara Plaza Expo
El Acuario Arboledas
Estrellas Park
Arcos del Milenio
Hotel Boutique La Mansión Guadalajara
recreativo Park

Expo Guadalajara
4.7
(19.1K)
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The Westin Guadalajara
4.6
(1.4K)
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Hotel Guadalajara Plaza Expo
4.5
(1.2K)
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El Acuario Arboledas
4.5
(1.2K)
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Nearby Restaurants Of Barceló Guadalajara
Los Chilaquiles Lázaro Cárdenas
Mariscos El Memin
McDonald’s Mariano Otero
Carnes Asadas Pipiolo - Mariano Otero
Starbucks Mariano Otero DT
Restaurant Vips
La Solovina (Chapalita)
Merendero El Tapatio
Las Hermanas Coraje SABY " Expo"
Tacos El Chino Jr.

Los Chilaquiles Lázaro Cárdenas
4.4
(4.6K)
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Mariscos El Memin
4.4
(2K)
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McDonald’s Mariano Otero
4.1
(3.3K)
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Carnes Asadas Pipiolo - Mariano Otero
4.3
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Av de Las Rosas 2933, Verde Valle, 44530 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
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4.5
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attractions: Expo Guadalajara, The Westin Guadalajara, Hotel Guadalajara Plaza Expo, El Acuario Arboledas, Estrellas Park, Arcos del Milenio, Hotel Boutique La Mansión Guadalajara, recreativo Park, restaurants: Los Chilaquiles Lázaro Cárdenas, Mariscos El Memin, McDonald’s Mariano Otero, Carnes Asadas Pipiolo - Mariano Otero, Starbucks Mariano Otero DT, Restaurant Vips, La Solovina (Chapalita), Merendero El Tapatio, Las Hermanas Coraje SABY " Expo", Tacos El Chino Jr.

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