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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

3.0 star property
Comfortable historic hotel, walk to Phoenix Convention Center

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Banquet hall
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • GymGymGym
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
  • Popular LocationPhoenix Convention Center3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTalking Stick Resort Arena7 min walk
  • Popular LocationChase Field12 min walk
  • AirportPhoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)11 min drive

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Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Phoenix

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center is located in Downtown Phoenix, a neighborhood in Phoenix, and 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 game? See what's going on at Footprint Center or Chase Field. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Phoenix Convention Center - 3 min walk
  • The Van Buren - 7 min walk
  • Talking Stick Resort Arena - 7 min walk
  • Arizona Center - 12 min walk
  • Chase Field - 12 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Thai Basil Signature - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - 4 min walk
  • Dog Haus Biergarten - 3 min walk
  • Seamus McCaffrey Irish Pub - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Historic hotel near Phoenix Convention Center
Located close to Footprint Center and Chase Field, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center provides a terrace, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center. 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:
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 129 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More 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 transportation

  • 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 center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.85 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 9 2023 to January 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

As of May 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center on May 29, 2024 start from CA $206.43, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out 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 Footprint Center. 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.

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 1003 reviews" "
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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We came into Phoenix to see a concert and since this hotel was right around the corner from the venue I figured it'd be a cool place to stay. It's an old hotel and it definitely looks like it. I'm no professional but I'm sure there's a way to keep the historic charm while still keeping it updated. The bed was really, really firm and if I hadn't driven 700 miles it probably would have been uncomfortable but after being in the car for 10 hours it wasn't the worst. The room was clean, the linens were clean, and there was a TV. What really made it amazing, and why I'd stay here again, was the staff and the location. The person at the front desk when we got in at 5AM was so, so kind. They helped us get into our room quickly, told us where to park, and was really lovely. I was really sad we only saw them during check-in. There were a lot of homeless people around but none of them bothered us as we walked around the area exploring. There’s plenty to do within a 10 minute walk which is awesome but the pub downstairs was amazing. Overall, I'd stay again even though it's an old building in need of some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Horrible beds. I would never stay here again due to the rock hard beds and pillows. The hotel dated which I feel some people like the charm but the beds were too awful to ever give it a good review
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had good time
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint older hotel. Nothing fancy but very kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cati L

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great hotel, very clean , convenient to all dining, convention center , airport. Highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Melvyn, Irvine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally placed to convention center. Few minutes walk. Offers no breakfast and there are few options available nearby. Internet was slow but worth the value given its location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Giuseppe, St Catharines

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute disaster of a hotel. They clearly haven’t invested a penny since 1965. Upon check-in the clerk tells me to pull hard on the shower knob because it sticks. There was hair throughout the tub. Quite honestly, I could look past a hair if the room wasn’t such a dump. The walls are paper-thin so I had Mr. Opera singer keeping me up on the first night and then Greg fighting with his girlfriend Anna over the phone keeping me up the second night. The ONLY thing going for this roach motel is the location, in the middle of downtown. Guys, the illuminated sign out front doesn’t even work. I booked last minute for a conference and downtown was sold out. Otherwise, I’m embarrassed to say I stayed here. Steer clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family and small children
No mini fridge in the room was a very big disappointment
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.0