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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center – Phoenix, AZ
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center – Phoenix, AZ
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Located adjacent the Phenix city center light rail line, this historic boutique hotel features Italian Renaissance design, on-site restaurants and a roof top pool. All guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. A cable TV and tea and coffee-making facilities are included in each air-conditioned guest room at Hotel San Carlos. An private bathroom with premium toiletries and bathrobes is also provided. Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub at the San Carlos Hotel offers an extensive selection of Irish and Scottish whiskeys, traditional Irish pub fare and live entertainment. Guests can also enjoy lunch or dinner at the unique restaurant Rice Paper, located in the hotel lobby. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to Phenix Hotel San Carlos. A fitness center is located on site. The Phenix Convention Center is 5 minutes' walk away. The Phenix International Airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 1142 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    David super star of the hotel! Such a warm welcome ♥️🐻😍

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    excellent location...oldest Hotel in Phoenix. I liked it..Great value

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Hotel did not have "hotel parking", had to use adjacent paid parking lot.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We will never stay at this hotel again! The bed was rock hard with springs poking through your back! The pillows were like bricks too! We stayed for 4 hours and left early am for our necks and back hurt so much!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great place No pooll need that in the summer

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Shower had no cold water, so it was sleighed scalding hot or barely any water pressure. WiFi was super spotty. Room was clean but very dated. Very thin walls so you could hear everything and had some interesting characters being very loud at night.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The version main thing is you have to remember this hotel was built in 1922 or 28th the rooms are as big as the standard rooms would have been in the 1920s tight small but great experience great architecture and historical pictures and documents in a great overall place to stay right downtown Phoenix

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    No tiene estacionamiento, personal no fue amable, muebles muy viejos.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The in room bathroom was very small. Walls are thin, so noises from neighbors was a little bit of an issue. Additionally WiFi was slow enough (from my room) that it was pretty much unusable.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Inexpensive. Quaint is a good description. Tiny bathroom, but is affordable, clean, and right in downtown

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Parking is a block away

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room and bathroom were clean. The main concern was the shower. There was no water pressure at all.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff was friendly and super accommodating of my needs (they let me check in early because I was literally rushing to a Diamondbacks game straight from the airport). The area around the hotel was safe and lively and very convenient. Light rail north and south stops were 1 block away, and the east and west trains were only about two blocks away at the downtown hub. You can literally ride all the way to downtown Mesa and back for $4. Phoenix is such a beautiful city, full of light, warmth, and charming people. The Hotel San Carlos continues that beautifully. Let the San Carlos wrap you in Southwestern hospitality, history, and 19th century old world charm. My stay was absolutely perfect.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

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  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Considering that Hotel San Carolos is an historic hotel, it stands to reason that the property might be called "dated" which adds to its character. Friendly staff. Parking is available (and affordable) just around the corner from the hotel in a city parking garage. Plenty of eateries and pubs within easy walking distance. Close to the Phoenix Convention Center. If you stay here, take the time to notice some of the stars who made this their destination in days gone by, and the stories and news items that are framed on the hallway walls.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It is a great location unless you need parking, that was very difficult, had to park several blocks away but for what we paid, great deal.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    An absolute perfect anniversary getaway! Beautiful hotel, large romantic rooms, helpful staff, great restaurants to walk to. Would definitely ho back.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Only bad thing I experienced was big spikes in water temperatures during a shower. Felt like if the person in the nearby rooms flushed all the cold water was gone for a second making the shower super hot for a few seconds.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Super cool historic hotel! I absolutely loved the location, close to great restaurants and the convention center. Room was comfortable though a bit on the small side. Perfect for a single traveler or a couple.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The pool was unfortunately closed for repairs, and the old pipes made some noise when we used the shower, but other than that this hotel was maintained quite well, and has tons of historic character. Its location downtown is very convenient, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Frequently asked questions about Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offer parking?
Yes, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have a fitness center?
Yes, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include pool.
Where is Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center located, and how walkable is the area?
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center is located at 202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004. With a Walk Score of 95, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center
  • Phoenix street circuit 0.2 mi
  • Phoenix Convention Center 0.2 mi
  • Mortgage Matchup Center 0.4 mi
  • Chase Field 0.5 mi
  • Arizona House of Representatives 1.3 mi
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3.8 mi
  • University of Phoenix 4.5 mi

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