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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $73
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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

  • Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Herberger Theater Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phoenix Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mortgage Matchup 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

  • ‪Cornish Pasty Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harumi Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jacy & Dakota's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elevate at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Valley Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers a great location, putting you 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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

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 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 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.
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
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Carlos Convention Center
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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

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Bed
Historical
History
Parking
Bathroom
Restaurant
Shower

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Hard pillows, great location
Tami, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was great love the history and it was clean and everyone was friendly.
Toby, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and had no smell. Love the history of this hotel.
Jannette, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful 🙂
Rocky, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was cool for a single night stay
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel. Walls are thin and can hear your neighbors. No fault of management, just old building structure. Wouldn’t deter me from staying there again.
Erica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming!

Super cool old vintage hotel with lots of character and stories. Lobby was gorgeous, staff was helpful, super close to the venue that we were going to. Will be staying again!
Charlee, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Should detail its considered haunted
RIchard, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, stayed in the Clack Gable room, great room! Cool Irish Pub next door
John, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Rude staff, no parking, no control over A/C, poor WiFi
Wilfred, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Downtown Phoenix

The room was very clean. This very historic building was very entertaining. There are many pictures to look at and read about the history of the hotel. Parking was questionable since you are downtown Phoenix, but manageable. Plenty of places to eat on your way to watch a concert or professional game.
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not a bad property. Centrally located and basic.
Jeff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to attractions
Christine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The walls are PAPER THIN. My next door neighbor decided to have a loud / laugh out loud discussion at 5:00 am on Saturday morning after I just got in at 12:00 am that day from the ballet. Love old hotels but will probably not stay again for that reason.
Corinne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Logan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beds were like old spring mattresses ?!? Pillows were terrible!! Bring your own !
Caryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great historic hotel. Lots of character. Clean with friendly staff.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Yes this was a terrible room. An extension run along the baseboard was the power to the ancient tv. There are no plugs to charge devices. Except in the dated bathroom that only worked with the light on. There are no sprinklers and with the electrical violations I felt extremely unsafe. There is much more to say but I will warn you to pay a little more and be safe.
Bathroom has a 10” step up. Oldest plumbing I’ve ever seen and I’m 76 years old.
Tv cabinet and tv is Ancient piece of furniture hooked up to an extension cord wired into the ceiling.
30 year old phone.
THOMAS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient

Very vintage but loved it. We stayed there for a concert at the phx arena and it was within walking distance.
Anissa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Location was good, close Chase Field, walking distance. Parking close by $18. As soon as you come in, there's a smell, distinguished of an old place. We had to leave early cause we could hear people talking near by. Beds were comfortable though. For 1 night it was ok.
Mari, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun place to stay. Easy big buildings around
joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Rating

Love the location and friendly customer service and Room Rate. And feeling Safe. Thank You
Helen Joy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old and historic building with great staff
Solymar, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The staff was amazing the hotel is nice it was dated and you could tell it was dated the only problem I had was you could hear the neighbor all night long talking on his phone because the walls are so thin and you could hear everything outside on the street also you could hear dragging of chairs over the room all evening until the bars closed.
Cristin, 1-night trip