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Hilton opens Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Histórico in restored 1950s Art Deco building

Motto by Hilton expands in Mexico with a 154-room lifestyle hotel in Guadalajara’s historic center, converted from a 1950s residential building and developed by Grupo Megaterra.

Hilton Announces Opening of Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

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Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Histórico opened with 154 rooms in a renovated 1950s Art Deco building developed by Grupo Megaterra.

Guestrooms emphasize flexibility with multi-functional furniture and 69 Confirmed Connecting Rooms, allowing up to three rooms to link for groups.

Two F&B concepts — La BienQuerida and Doña Elvira — target both guests and local patrons with modern takes on traditional Mexican offerings.

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Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico GUADALAJARA, Jalisco— Hilton announced the opening of Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico, a 154-room lifestyle hotel in Guadalajara's historic center. Owned and developed by Grupo Megaterra, the hotel is situated in a restored 1950s Art Deco building and introduces Motto by Hilton to one of Mexico's most culturally rich urban destinations. "Guadalajara is a city defined by culture, creativity, and energy, making it a natural fit for the Motto brand.

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  • The hotel places guests at the center of the city's cultural and social scene.
  • Guests are within walking distance of some of the city's most popular attractions, including Teatro Degollado, Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Guadalajara Cathedral, and San Juan Market.

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La BienQuerida is Motto Guadalajara's full-service restaurant concept, serving locally inspired food and beverage that offers a modern take on traditional Mexican cantinas. Doña Elvira, the hotel's other food & beverage outlet, is a café serving traditional Mexican breads and artisanal coffees for guests and locals alike. The hotel's public spaces are anchored in two food & beverage concepts.

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