Central Phoenix Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from The Van Buren

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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402 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ, 85003
  • Place, The Van Buren
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mortgage Matchup Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Chase Field
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Phoenix

Located in Downtown Phoenix, Central Phoenix Hotel is adjacent to The Van Buren and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Arizona Financial Theatre. Each of the 38 rooms at this hotel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • The Van Buren - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arizona Financial Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Phoenix Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mortgage Matchup Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chase Field - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Van Buren - 1st Ave Station - 5 min walk
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ziggy's Magic Pizza Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cornish Pasty Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crescent Ballroom - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Phoenix Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from The Van Buren
At Central Phoenix Hotel, guests have access to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This golf hotel also has a vending machine.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Refrigerators, microwaves, and free local calls are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 20 2025 to January 20 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Central Phoenix Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Phoenix within a short 14-minute walk of Mortgage Matchup Center and also 18 minutes on foot from Chase Field. You'll also find The Van Buren and Arizona Financial Theatre less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Phoenix Hotel?

As of Jan 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Phoenix Hotel on Feb 4, 2026 start from $74.49, excluding 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 parking available on site at Central Phoenix Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Central Phoenix Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Central Phoenix Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Central Phoenix Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Central Phoenix Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Central Phoenix Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Central Phoenix Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Central Phoenix Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Central Phoenix Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Central Phoenix Hotel.

Does Central Phoenix Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Central Phoenix Hotel?

The closest major airport to Central Phoenix Hotel is Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX), which is 9.7 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), which is located 19.5 mi away (26-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Central Phoenix Hotel?

No, at Central Phoenix Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Central Phoenix Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1004 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We've stayed here a couple of times and really like it. The balconies are amazing as we can have food/drinks and the balcony, people watch, and listen to some music that's coming from the van bueren space. Love it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and price, just didn’t sleep well due to lots of external and internal noise. There were a few people just loitering around outside of the hotel which made me feel a little uncomfortable staying and parking there. Probably just a Phoenix thing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Molly, Temple

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is sketchy. Did not feel safe in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mehmet Emir

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Josephine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady on reception was lovely. Room was clean with a comfortable bed. Towels were tiny. No coffee available anywhere. The area didn’t feel safe. The door frame in our room had obviously been broken and not replaced so could easily have been broken into again. Very noisy with traffic and homeless.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Artemio

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Unusual housekeeping policy Entered my room, touched my belongings
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honestly checked in and saw the state of the room and left to get a different hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room depiction was differ than expected, but clean an basic, i was there years back way better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Roseann

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homeless people selling drugs in the parking lot and across the street. Sleeping on the sidewalk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Staff. Quiet Atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Milana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
this place is disgusting. everything is super dirty smells atrocious
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekram

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotek if going ti any of the nearby venues especial to Arizona Financial Theater. Love this hotel and its locations.....its not the Ritz you get what you pay for, however if not expecting extravagance then this is the place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and comfortable room. The shower is very small. But its perfect for a place to sleep. The sign out front says continental breakfast, but there is no breakfast of any kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

CHRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic but worked

Clean room. Very basic. Stiff bed. Not a very good area but worked just fine after the concert. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teri

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lock worked. Everything else was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Hailee

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, the room was quite filthy, you can definitely tell they do not have an actual housekeeper, and they probably go in the rooms themselves to clean up. Walls, doors, floors, just everything was caked in gunk and filth. Their sign claims free HBO, yet we did not have a working TV at all. We would turn it on, and it said no signal, the remote buttons were not responding at all, and when it did let us go through the inputs, none of them had a single anything. Just said no single on all of them. So no tv all night and honestly a pretty disgusting room cleanliness wise. Tons and tons of obvious drug deals going on in the rooms surrounding. Didn’t feel very safe, and just overall would never come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025