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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

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

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Reception
Hallway
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 537
SAR 642 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Footprint Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arizona Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chase Field - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Basil Signature - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cornish Pasty Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harumi Sushi - ‬3 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:
  • An elevator, a reception hall, and a front-desk safe
  • 2 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively 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

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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 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 available

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 9 2023 to December 31 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.

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.

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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1131 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and staff was super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, very charming retro feel, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love historical hotels and the San Carlos didn't disappoint! It was clean and classy, but still had a great, historical feel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love the history of this hotel. But the ac
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel and staff are great. It’s a vintage property but well kept. Great location. The only sad part was not having a hot tube or a pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, real good value
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was such a joy to stay at! I very rarely find hotels with as much character and history as this one has. It has a beautiful restaurant attached and a room for parties/events to rent. Incredible location as well! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel that is close to everything. The only thing that would have been better is if they provided their own parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great independent hotel with a vintage patina (in a good sense!) in a convenient location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Masahiro

Old style hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had a neat story but very dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a mid range hotel, not anything special but it was in a great spot. No air conditioning so that may be a problem in the hotter months. Clean, safe, good spot to crash. Parking is rough though, only parking garages or street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historical, haunted? building. Staff was awesome and friendly. Conveniently located only 7 min flat walk to the convention center.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff and location. Wifi was non-existent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karley

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately no Valet parking available any more but they did give me directions to a nearby lot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the art work on walls, helpful staff. Answering questions of an old person. Love that red head.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historical hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel. Definitely worth a look to see all the pictures and information on each floor. Clean and nice and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice historical hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024