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 travelers who enjoy combing the globe while enjoying some of 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 and enjoy the company of other guests in residence.

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 in advance to stay closer to the events you would most enjoy!

• King, Queen, Double and Single beds available, some with very comfortable memory foam
• Continental Style Breakfast, upon getting up, with any other breakfast ingredients that you would like to enjoy on your time schedule.
• This house has 4 bedrooms that are rented out, and has 3 1/2 bathrooms
• Hi-Speed & secured Wi-Fi Internet throughout house and grounds for your laptop
• 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) , with great sound for those that might like to stay in at least one night of there vacation, and enjoy a great movie with significant other. Bring your favorite music o CD or plug it into your laptop for your MP3s
• Free house phone service to U.S. and Canada. These satelite phones are in all bedrooms for intercom use as well, to call friends, old and new, in other guest rooms.
• Cell phones (with GDL area code) for personal use (with small deposit) that will be refunded at return of phone and house keys in like condition as checked out. (Advance notice required)
• New and no charge washer and dryer
• Short taxi ride to the central historic district, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque ,Tonala, and the new Plaza Andares.
• Optional: Home prepared, full service dining for up to 8 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 in this home that are not offered in other fine accommodations in this business side of the city, without the extra charge associated with them.

Corporate housing has become scarce in this upper middle class business side of the city. We offer options in this catagory as well.

When you see (wi- fi) or internet available,one might ask questions. Many are slow and not up to the standards we are used too. Or they are offered in a "Business Center" that you may have to wait for. These are all 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 have also added 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. And don't forget the very important International annual Guadalajara Book Fair being held at the Expo Center starting at the end of November every year. It is located 6 blocks from this house. It is attended by 40+ countries.Meet book sellers, authors and readers of this well respected fair. This house has a lot of room to discuss your interests with attendees from all over the world, without the noise of an higher priced hotel lobby.

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. I use a Belkin N1 router.

Located in an upscale, middle class 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, and very affordable!