The Dickinson Guest House: Guadalajara, Mexico

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the "City of Roses", or "Pearl of the West" as it is often called.

Within the following pages you will find information on travel alternatives for discerning travellers who enjoy combing the globe while enjoying the comforts of home, including so many things we often take for granted.

We call this a Guest House, rather than a Bed and Breakfast, although breakfast IS included as it is not required in the actual definition of "Guest House". We also like to keep our policies less stingent on check-in and check out times, unless a paid guest is waiting for a room. If there is no one waiting, feel free to relax over another cup of coffee!

For those thinking about attending the Pan American Games in 2011, you might want to bookmark this site for updated information on the event. We are proud to be hosting the games! Many venues will be close to this property, and all the way to Puerto Vallarta! It would make an excellent vacation to plan ahead to get the best accommodations and events you would most enjoy!

• King, Queen, Double and Single beds available, some with NASA memory foam for added comfort
• Continental Style Breakfast, with other breakfast ingredients to cook at your time schedule.
• Private and shared washrooms
• Hi-Speed & secured Wi-Fi Internet throughout house (own laptop required)
• Digital Cable Television in all bedrooms, with any channels you could possibly want including Serius/XM satelite non commercial radio stations, for any genre of music there is.
• Bose Wave music system (in master bedroom) , for extra movie theatre sound for those that like to stay in at least one night of there vacation, and enjoy the comfort of each other.Large CD collection library for all to use at will.
• Free house phone service to U.S. and Canada. (all other calls are at extremely low rates)
• Free cell phones (with GDL area code) for personal use (with small deposit) that will be refunded at return of phone in like condition as checked out..
• New and no charge washer and dryer
• Short taxi ride to the central historic district, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque and Tonala
• Optional: Home prepared, full service dining for up to 6 people, or catered buffet style services for business or guest gatherings for up to 30.
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While the house is in the style of Mexican architecture, it is mixed with modern and traditional furnishings from America and Mexico. Some amenities are offered that are not in other Guest houses in the area. Whe you see (wi- fi) or internet available, ask questions! Many are slow and not up to the standards we are used too. These are offered in one inclusive price, including free phone service to the U.S. and Canada. I have yet to find that in any accomodation in Mexico. That includes the expensive infamous toll free numbers that are often impossible to reach in the U.S. from Mexico. I am also adding the use of free cell phones for groups that need to stay in touch without having to try to talk on a street phone, that will be hard to hear, with all of the street renovations going on downtown in getting ready to host the 2011 Pan American Games. We are very proud to have been chosen for these great games! Many of the venues are close to this property.

The guestrooms are all on the second floor and have very comfortable beds. Your laptop can be used anywhere in the house, as it is wireless enabled for high speed internet access (own laptop required). I use a Belkin N1 router.

Located in an upscale residential neighborhood for quiet evenings and restful sleep on a quality mattresses, it is just a short taxi ride to the central district for a look at the murals, museums, architecture, and colorful lifestyle of this historical city. A bi-lingual and bi-cultural tourist guide is available for extremely reasonable fees if booked in advance.

This is a non-smoking property,(inside of the house), although there are locations outside on the front patio as well as the back patio and yard. The master bedroom has a balcony for smoking.

If you are a stop-over traveler, tourist or a busy businessperson, I feel that this style of accommodation for a few days or a few weeks stay in Guadalajara (GDL) will be very much enjoyed , as well as comfortable!