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business trip
The location is good and the history behind the hotel is interesting, but the the actual room was...
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commtraveler
- Apr 23, 2012
Historic Hotel
Only there 1 night. Close to everything. Good location to go to a basketball or baseball game.
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AZ Ron
- Feb 11, 2012
Hollywood Golden Age celebrity hangout in downtown Phoenix
This landmark Hotel San Carlos opened with great fanfare in 1928, and its doors have been open ever since. Throughout its history, an impressive roster of celebrities -- including Mae West, Marilyn Monroe and Spencer Tracy -- has graced its guest rooms. Today, the Hotel San Carlos is a fixture on the National Register of Historic Places where visitors find elegant details -- copper elevator doors, sparkling chandeliers, dramatic tapestries -- paired with modern touches like a rooftop pool, satellite TV and free high-speed Internet access.Hotel San Carlos Rooms
- Queen - Single
- Queen View room offers a view of downtown phoenix, features 1 queen bed, television with cable/satellite television channels. Includes, clock radio, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries, iron/ironing board, blackout drapes/curtains, ceiling fan. Non-smoking only.
- Economy - Queen
- Standard Queen room is an interior room which features 1 queen bed, a private bath with a shower no bathtub. It also features a television with cable/satellite television channels. Includes, clock radio, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries, iron/ironing board, blackout drapes/curtains, ceiling fan. Non-smoking only.
- Double Room
- Double Room View room offers a view of downtown phoenix, features 2 double beds, television with cable/satellite television channels. Includes, clock radio, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries, iron/ironing board, blackout drapes/curtains, ceiling fan. non-smoking only.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Phoenix.
- Nearby airports
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 4.5 miles.
- Area description
- The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Phoenix's financial, government, and entertainment district, just steps away from many fabulous local Phoenix Attractions.
Amenities
- Airport Shuttle
- Business center
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The hotel offers intimate space for up to 50 people for private business meetings, rehearsal dinners, or other private events. Please contact the sales office at 602-253-4121 ext. 156 for details.
Dining
- Bistro 202
- Open daily serving made to order breakfast and lunch.
- Ghost Lounge & Restaurant
- Taking it's name from the "Haunted" past, the Ghost Lounge serves up cocktails & dinner 7 nights a week.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (71)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel San Carlos
- All travelers (71) 3.5 / 5
- Business (25) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (22) 3.4 / 5
- Families (8) 3.4 / 5
- Friends (5) 3.4 / 5
- Singles (9) 3.9 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (2) 3.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 3.9
- Room comfort:
- 3.8
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
commtraveler
business trip
The location is good and the history behind the hotel is interesting, but the the actual room was pretty ordinary and felt more like a motel rather than a hotel. It's worth to experience if you're into the history behind this place, but if you're looking for comfort and good quality you may want to look elsewhere.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
AZ Ron
Historic Hotel
Only there 1 night. Close to everything. Good location to go to a basketball or baseball game.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jakfish
Downtown Phoenix
Super location downtown Phoenix - walking distance to Chase Field and the convention center. The staff was super friendly helpful in explaining local transportation and events happening downtown. Overall a very good experience - the rooms are small because of the age of the property - but we were there to see Phoenix not the inside of a hotel room - Can't beat the value for the location
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Tom's Tavern for breakfast - Eggs and Briskett totally awesome
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Kathryn K.
Old and loud
Location was good and if you like the charm of old places then it would be good, but not if you want any sort of modern conviences. Very old and small room, the bathroom was a closet and the buffet at the restuarant downstairs was unedible.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Five Guys burger and fries was awesome!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
CamandLeila
Issues
Room ten bucks less on Orb the day we arrived. The hotel had no record of our reservation, had to prove it by opening my email for the agent to read. Met some friends at the ghost lounge. An hour and forty five mins to get food. Hotel atmosphere and decor was fantastic.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
In Hotel
EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE UNLESS YOU HAE 2 HOURS T WASTE FoR MEDIOCRE FOOD.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
CcCA
good location and good history
The internet connetion was good but the shower water did go from hot to cold and back to hot agaion. Good swimming pool and patio.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Arizona center
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chris5864
Classic Hotel Marred by Poor Wi-Fi
This hotel is a classic with lots of history. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi in my otherwise excellent room was almost nonexistent. Location in Phoenix is great, right along the rail line. Small, old TV also, no HD. But very interesting character and history.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Just south of the hotel is the Downtown Diner - incredible chicken noodle soup.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ballwin Bob
Very central for business and pleasure
The rooms are small and very basic. No heating or ac controls that I could find but it has everything you need at a fair price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Nightlife tip:
In Hotel
The hotel bar as well as the ajacent Irish Pub were very convenient amenities. I would also check out the under utilized pool deck.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dr MVD
Excellent Downtown value
very nice historic hotel with comfort and great rate neat historical decor and art work throughout great time
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Science museum
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jseward66
Depends what you are looking for
I was in town on a business trip and chose this hotel over others in the area based only on price so I expecting nothing. What I found was a very nice, clean, old, quirky, quaint hotel with a lot of history and charm and on top of that, I couldn't have had a better location. Yes the shower was an adventure, but once figured out was no big deal. The diner on the first floor had great food. The exercise room was opened the first of Oct 2011, small but good enough. The pool is on the 2rd floor roof, outside and the night I went was about 2 degrees. If you are looking for lush comfort and pampering, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a good deal on a room you don't spend a lot of time in anyway and you don't mind a few quirks, put this one on the top of your list.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
If you are flying in, don't waste money on a shuttle or taxi, there is a shuttle bus that goes to the light rail and and for a $1.25 it takes you a block from the hotel.
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