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

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Your area essentials

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

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
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 curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
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 curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
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 puts you in the heart of Phoenix, within just a 10-minute stroll of Phoenix Convention Center and Footprint Center. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center. .The restaurant, Centrico, serves Mexican cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 1302 square feet (121 square meters) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and a gym. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-star Downtown Phoenix hotel include Chase Field and Biltmore Fashion Park.

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

Comfortable historic hotel, walk to Phoenix Convention Center
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1302 square feet (121 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center.

This 3-star Phoenix hotel is smoke free.

  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Phoenix hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • 7 floors
  • Building
  • 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

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

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 Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center on 29 May 2024 start from NZ$299.83, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

No, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center's onsite restaurant.

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

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1008 reviews" "

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

4/10 Poor

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Time for an update
This hotel badly needs an update. I understand all the nostalgia but you can keep that and still upgrade. The pluses are the location. It's close to everything. The daily service was more than adequate. The negatives are numerous.My shower made a screeching noise when used and the water temp fluctuated throughout the duration. There is no ac/heat control in the room. There is no cable TV. There is no coffee in the lobby, just your room and servings were inadequate. WiFi was terrible. Time to renovate and raise your prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Are you serious with the shower?
As a 44 year old dude traveling solo on business, I don’t need a luxurious hotel experience. All I want is a clean/comfortable room, a clean bathroom, and the ability to take a nice shower. The location is great even if you can’t throw a rock in DT Phoenix after dark without hitting a homeless tweaker. The staff was friendly and checking in and out was easy. I was in town for a big convention and not surprised that all the hotels were charging an arm and a leg. I paid $300/night, hopefully that’s not normal. The room was small, nothing pretty but that’s ok. The bed was below average but again, not a big deal. The bathroom was what I’d expect from a $70/night motel. My real problem with the room was the shower. I don’t know about the other rooms but in room 717, you have no control over the water temperature. It goes from cold to scalding back to cold about every 60 seconds all by itself. I’ve stayed in hotels in Europe that were in 800 year old buildings that did not have this problem. A tiny little room that looks and smells old where you cannot even take a decent shower for $300/night is madness. I highly recommend staying somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property is old, smells bad and is poorly maintained. I won’t be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

PIOTR

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Satisfied.
Friendly, old style hotel. In the middle of the downtown. The only thing missing were no usb sockets to charge mobile phones.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

MIchael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awful condition. Dirty dusty and unlivable for even a few hours!

8/10 Good

Fanny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location (to the convention center). There’s no individual temperature control (which I didn’t know beforehand). Everything was fine (temperature). I was on the 4th floor and Wi-Fi was fairly unstable unfortunately. It didn’t impact my stay, but consistent WiFi would be helpful. Staff downstarls was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historical hotel is fascinating and beautiful. I didn’t get his name, but I love the gentleman that checked us in and checked us out. His passion for the property and historical knowledge really added to my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the coolest hotel we've ever stayed in. It was absolutely perfect!. Yes it's old but that's what makes it so cool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique old hotel. Really could use an upgrade with pillows and beds. Loved that there was a bottle opener in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024