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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Reception
Lobby
Banquet hall
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Phoenix, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center is near the airport and near a metro station. Phoenix Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tempe Town Lake and Camelback Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at PHX Arena or Chase Field. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

What's nearby

  • Phoenix Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Van Buren - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • PHX Arena - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arizona Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chase Field - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Van Buren - Central Ave Station - 2 min walk
  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornish Pasty Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harumi Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seamus McCaffrey Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • Elevate at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel

About this property

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Historic hotel near Phoenix Convention Center
Located close to PHX Arena and Chase Field, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center provides a terrace, a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A gift shop, ATM/banking services and a vending machine
  • 2 meeting rooms, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

Azerbaijani, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Centrico

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 1,302 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.85 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 9 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.85 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center located?

Located in Downtown Phoenix, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Phoenix Convention Center and PHX Arena. Chase Field and Grand Canyon University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Van Buren - Central Ave Station and Van Buren - 1st Ave Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel. Lots of character. Clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice to stay in. Although the pool was closed we still had a good time and would love to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay. Easy big buildings around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Solymar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old and historic building with great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness is what you like about the hotel san carlos and the history.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here for the great location and historic nature of the hotel. Sadly, the pool has been closed for some time which is the only reason I didn't give five stars. The staff are always great and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Staff & service
Its an older hotel with an interesting history and near good restaurants but elements of the room are starting to feel dirty/grimey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed felt like you were sleeping on a hill
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located for walking to the PHX Arena. Lots of cute shops, restaurants and coffee nearby as well as a grocery store and CVS. The hotel is very old, large step up to the bathroom, old school like 1899 decor. If I go back I’d want to get a Star room like Mae West or Marilyn Monroe. Ice is on the 3rd floor. Business center/ gym/ Pool were closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 4th year in a row staying when I visit Phoenix. It’s a nice historic hotel that is located near the Convention Center. They keep this place very cleaned and maintained. The staff is wonderful and they remember me when I come back. The only complaint I really have is that the pool wasn’t open. Something that would have been lovely to have on hot July days in Arizona.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were professional and friendly. The location is great if you’re staying for a concert or convention. However, there is limited parking and the parking garage is on the other side of the block. The trolley is noisy at night and the walls are super thin. It was hard to sleep especially whenever other guests are talking in the hallways; the sound echoes throughout the building. Other than that, the hotel was perfect for our one night stay for our concert.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

A great historical hotel, which is close to several restaurants and other venues.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
San Carlos Hotel is a well located hotel in Phoenix Downtown. It is full of history, being the first luxory hotel since 1930s. I stayed on the floor where Clark Gable had a room!!! Decoration made me feel like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The history of this place is great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Staff & service
It is very close to the Airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

GERALD

Old hotel convenient location, tiny shower. Small room but great service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to. Nice environment friendly staff. Clean rooms reasonable prices
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful area and fun learning about the history of the area and hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor AC, uncomfortable bed, you can hear everything happening in your neighbor's rooms and in the hallway. So uncomfortable, we drove home for the night. The restaurant was delicious! Would eat there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025