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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with restaurant, near Phoenix Convention Center

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
In the heart of downtown, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace, get moving at the 24-hour gym or stay productive in the business center.
$86 nightly
The total price is $96
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

What's nearby

  • Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phoenix Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mortgage Matchup Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arizona Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chase Field - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 12 min drive
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 24 min drive
  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 28 min drive
  • Chandler, AZ (CHD-Chandler Municipal) - 31 min drive
  • Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) - 46 min drive
  • Van Buren - Central Ave Station - 2 min walk
  • Van Buren - 1st Ave Station - 3 min walk
  • Washington - Central Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrel & Bushel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dog Haus Biergarten - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jacy & Dakota's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cornish Pasty Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

  • Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Phoenix Convention Center and Mortgage Matchup Center. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. This historic hotel is also within a short drive of Chase Field and Biltmore Fashion Park. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and central location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Van Buren - Central Ave Station is 2 minutes and Van Buren - 1st Ave Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 129 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.85 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (USD 20 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1302 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1928
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Centrico - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.85 percent

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 9 2023 to December 31 2026 (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 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 20 per day

Policies

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Hotel San Carlos Convention Center

Hotel San Carlos Downtown Convention Center

San Carlos Convention Center

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Hotel San Carlos Downtown Convention Center Phoenix

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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Phoenix

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Hotel Phoenix

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Arizona (18-min drive) and Vee Quiva Casino (25-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Mexican cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center like?

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center is in Downtown Phoenix, a short 2-minute walk from Van Buren - Central Ave Station and 3 minutes' walk from Phoenix Convention Center. Our travelers say the local area is very central.

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Reviews

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay. It is a historic property and is well kept. Great location, lots of close by places to eat.
Lynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoy the old hotels. History
Gilberto, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is awesome !
Bryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean and quaint
Inez, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and surprisingly quiet! The manager Tony was happy to tell you the history of the building and even indulged our ghost hunting stories. Over all was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be returning!
April, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay. THE staff was friendly.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My family had a very nice time. We enjoyed the history of the hotel.
Katie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed two nights mid week and it was great clean rooms and the front desk staff was great! Thank you Daniel!
Larita, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff was great!
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were excellent
Michael, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Friendly staff property is old small room
reyes, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean, was perfect for what I needed on my visit to Phoenix
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room clean, staff friendly and donut shop across the street.
Lorna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was nice rooms were clean
Jacey, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel, while on the historic registry in Phoenix, does need some update/cleaning - Staff is very nice and accommodating - restaurant attached is very good -
Ron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room fantastic guest service beautiful old well maintained historic downtown Phoenix hotel
shannon, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

No nonsense hotel and staff
Felipe, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good location. Nice firm bed. Friendly housekeeper Ana. Nice toiletries.
Colin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice location
Ran, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

the staff was vert friendly
GAD, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The hotel was very antique. But it was cleanliness and the Mexican restaurant downstairs was so good.
Chasity, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Close to many restaurants and shops
Isaiah, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was clean. Air-conditioning was acceptable, room was small. Bathroom was a tight squeeze, but clean and tidy. Typical in the city environment and able to catch a ride to where you need to go. Staff was nice.
Robin, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location was great, we were able to walk to everything we wanted during our stay. But it is an older hotel and the rooms are not very large.
Sarah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was good and desk clerk were friendly and helpful
Lucille, 1-night trip