This luxury hotel is located in the centre of Aguascalientes, opposite the cathedral and next to the Government Palace. The Guadalupe Posada Museum and the San Marcos Gardens are some 500 m from the hotel and the Plaza de las Tres Centurias is about 1 km. A selection of restaurants, Plaza Patria, and typical Mexican nightlife venues are to be found in the vicinity. El Caracol can be reached in about 15 minutes, El Ocote in some 30 minutes, and Aguascalientes airport in approximately 20 minutes.
Built in 1915, this 7-storey business hotel comprises 74 rooms, including 5 junior suites, 2 suites and 1 wheelchair-accessible room. The hotel is air-conditioned and features a lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, a lift, safes, shops, public Internet access, a ballroom for banqueting for 200 people, and a very modern business centre with many conference rooms. In the hotel complex there is also a cafe, a bar, a dining room, Sanborns Restaurant which serves Mexican and international cuisine, and a car park. Room and laundry services and medical facilities round off the services on offer.
In the very heart of the country and in the historic down town area of the beautiful city of Aguascalientes, lies a fabulous jewel built in 1915 with a French architectural style. The site houses Hotel Francia, which is nowadays not only part of the best touristy services, but also of the historical and cultural heritage of Mexico. Its exterior keeps all its original elements, whilst inside it has been furnished with its share of top modern and functional commodities. From most of our rooms you will enjoy the beautiful view of Calle Madero from the corridors you will appreciate the towns main Square and Cathedral framed by the spectacular sunsets over the famous Cerro del Muerto (Dead Mans Hill). *Tens of legends are told about Cerro del Muerto and its origins. However, one of the most famous and the one that gives it its name- is the one that follows: Because this hill resembles a man lying down, legend has it that this land was once inhabited by giants, during one of several battles, one of them died and his body became what we now know as Cerro del Muerto or Dead mans hill.Delight in the traditional gastronomy of our renowned Sanborns restaurant where you will delight in typical Mexican cuisine, and a great variety of regional specialties as well as savory international dishes, or join us at the bar if youre in a romantic mood or would simply like to enjoy a drink while listening to live music in a bohemian ambience. At Sanborns you will also revel in a fun shopping experience, whether youre looking for just an aspirin or a fancy present you are sure to find an extensive array of top quality articles without having to leave the hotel. For that special gathering we offer two ballrooms that may be adapted to fit your needs, as well as our extensive experience in planning and coordinating all kinds of events.Hotel Francia has 74 pleasant and very comfortable accommodations divided as follows: 18 standard rooms, 49 superior category rooms, 5 junior suites and 2 suites, all of them air conditioned, heated, equipped with electronic safety box, telephone, message centre, 18 channels TV, mini bar, hair dryer, coffee maker, radio alarm clock, iron and ironing board, wireless Internet access and other first class amenities.