I stayed with James from July 19th until August 4th. It was an unplanned emergency trip. Thankfully, James was at Guadalajara Airport to meet me and help me cope with the situation I found myself in.

As soon as I got to the house, James provided me with a local cell phone and I was extremely happy to find that the house phone could be used for international calls at no cost.

The circumstances of my visit also meant that a fast and dependable internet access was necessary to communicate with both colleagues and family in the US and China.

I had my own access to the house and was able to come and go as needed. As I returned late on foot in the evenings, I was grateful that the house is located in a safe and secure area of Chapalita.

My room was comfortable and clean. I was able to use the upstairs laundry which was complete with a dryer. I should add that there is a cable TV in every room.

The house is quiet, tastefully decorated, and all the rooms are spacious and comfortable.

As a host, James went out of his way to make me feel welcome under the most difficult of circumstances and I will always be extremely grateful for his hospitality, friendship, and help.

I stayed with James for a second time from Sept 30th thru October 7th. I was already familiar with the house and Chapalita and everything was as perfect as it had been early the previous year.
The freedom to come and go with one's own keys, the comfortable and clean room, the reliable and fast WiFi, cable TV to enjoy, the indulgent breakfasts the nearby public transport to Centro, the nearby restaurants and banks, were among the many things I remembered so well and which again made my second stay so memorable.
I love the house and its tasteful decor. Too many places seem to think that visitors to Guadalajara want to holiday in pokey rooms resembling Mexican-themed coffee shops. Not so in Calle San Uriel.
Just a shame the violent hail storm did so much damage to the lovely garden. But, it will recover, I'm sure.
James takes with me my very best wishes and my bottomless thanks for all he did for me in GDL.

I was truly fortunate to have discovered the Dickinson Guest House when I travelled to watch the Pan Am games in Guadalajara. I spent 10 days at this charming B and B. The room was delightful; clean and comfortable. My room had an HD TV with many English language channels, music, outstanding WIFI (fast and dependable) and a charming balcony on which I spent time reading. I and the other guests could use the laundry facilities which was a great perk in such a warm climate.The neighbourhood is residential, safe and has many amenities (retaurants, banks, cafes, shops) within an easy walk. By far the best thing about my stay was my host, James. He was eager to help in any way possible. He provided information about where the best markets are; offered to escort me to the market; took me to find the bank I was looking for; introduced me to some wonderful retaurants and provided any breakfast goodies I and the other guests wanted. (he went out of his way to get one guest turkey bacon!). He ordered taxis for us and was absolutely charming. His warmth and generosity made for an outstanding stay in a wonderful "home". I hearily recommend this little oasis in the city. James is truly a treasure!

Like several of the recent reviewers, I'm also a repeat customer. In the span of two years (since I was last here) I've noticed that the center of gravity in Guadalajara seems to be moving in the direction of this neighborhood. New hotels, offices, retail and restaurants, and more people. And to be in a spacious house in a leafy neighborhood, with two lovely parks each within a block, and very close to the bus lines and shops, is pretty great.

The hospitality remains exceptional.

I lost my passport, and James came to my rescue. He had experienced this with clients before, and set me on a straight and narrow course toward an emergency passport. The superior wi-fi also made a big difference in getting information, contacting people and ultimately straightening things out. Had I been staying in a regular hotel, it certainly would have been more difficult. The wi-fi, telephone and cable weren't the draw or appeal for me (I'm on vacation), but they ended up being pretty important after all.