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Carlton Hotel

2.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 29-inch TV with cable channels
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422
  • Place, Sunken Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Vintage Deluxe, King | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Vintage Deluxe, King

  • 495 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 832 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Balcony Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Classic King

  • Sleeps 3

Courtyard Patio King

  • Sleeps 3

Vintage King Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Balcony King

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Carlton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Vintage Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Vintage King

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Courtyard Patio Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Atascadero

Carlton Hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of popular sights like Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo. This 52-room hotel has indoor private hot tubs along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Vino + Therapy Studio - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunken Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Atascadero City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Atascadero Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Atascadero Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Paso Robles Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bramble Pie Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cielo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Tuscan-style hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Carlton Hotel features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include a conference center, a library, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 29-inch TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer jetted tubs and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include indoor private hot tubs, coffee makers, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Back Porch Bakery & Cafe
  • Nectar and Noble

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (1,001 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-2 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Carlton Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel
Carlton Hotel Hotel
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Hotel Atascadero

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Carlton Hotel?

Carlton Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Carlton Hotel?

This hotel is located in Atascadero, just steps from Vino + Therapy Studio and Sunken Gardens, and within a short walk of Atascadero City Hall. You'll also find Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Carlton Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Carlton Hotel have a casino?

No, Carlton Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Carlton Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool on site; however, each accommodation at this hotel features an indoor private hot tub.

Is Carlton Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a nature reserve, and private winery tours.

Are there hot tubs at Carlton Hotel?

Yes, this hotel features private indoor spa tubs in all guestrooms.

Does Carlton Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Carlton Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Nectar and Noble.

Does Carlton Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Carlton Hotel for a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Carlton Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Carlton Hotel?

The closest major airport to Carlton Hotel is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 23.5 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Carlton Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a deck where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

Does Carlton Hotel host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Carlton Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the jacuzzi tub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility in a quaint downtown setting, with an elegant bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We have stayed with The Carlton Hotel several times and have had lovely stays each time. The staff is wonderful and very helpful, could not ask for better friendliness felt like home! Thank you so much will see you again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m still waiting for the manager Melanie to contact me about my stay. I was walked in on other guests in my room just after falling asleep. Not once but twice. The place is under a huge renovation so it’s really not a great place to stay in this point of time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Century old hotel which has recently been remodeled. Great location. Really enjoyed staying there and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I feel sorry for staff. Front desk is foeced to be and do everything. The remodel is sisgusting atomic radioactive lome green turquoise toxic colors, sparse, slum look in rooms and halls.Horrible color scheme. Bad smell of must and weed everywhere. I have stayed here at least 20 tomes in 2 years for work, it was a trusted and loved hotel, i wont be back, i could barely stay the night, if home wasnt so far away and i wasnt so tired i would have left. Sheets stained, blankets with odd substance on it, was ir chocolate, blood, or poo? Same stuff on the wall in bathroom near light switch. Water spotted shower and glass in bathroom. This used to polished, clean, and smell so fresh and clean, not anymore. Bed is sheets tucked into lower mattress, no dust cover on bottom, room looks like a ceoas between a crak house and scene from Slum Dog Millionaire. Reallu sad about this, this was a tradition for us for many years, and now a sad ending to an era. This place no longer vibes with area history, class and touches of nostalgia. Looks like a total slum in hallways, rooms are just awful color scheme, and so sparse, u feel like u are in trouble in a cell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beatriz

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty, staff where great, and what made it worse was the parking was across the street from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

carol

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole property was being renovated which was not indicated when I booked it. When I checked in, ther room wasn't furnished as shown on the website, only a bed, nightstands, and a tv. The staff got me a desk and chair after I asked for it. Very loud construction noises all day with corridors blocked off which made accessing my room somewhat inconvenient. Restaurant was being renovated but no sign indicated that it was. Staff was helpful and courteous, but the Hotel had no business hosting guests while going through such a major renovation. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun vibe and great location! Nice bathtub with jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is undergoing some renovations so there were some obvious signs of that. Our room was large but felt oddly empty and the mattresses were exposed and not in great condition. In my opinion they needed an area rug in the room to warm it up - hardwood floors although pretty were just a bit cold feeling. No art or anything on the walls. It felt incomplete. But the hotel is located in a great downtown area w lovely shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

April

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Don't bother calling ahead to ask about amenities

This was hands down the worst experience I've had at Carlton. First of all we called to ask if they had jacccuzi tubs in the rooms. Advised us which rooms had them we then booked the room suggested. On arrival the room was not anything to write home about and they painted the rooms two tone and hues of the mosr uncomfortable greens. I feel they took out the original wallpaper onthe elevator amd it just ruined the ambiance. Oh and not to mention the Jacuzzi tub was broken and the jets literally fell out of the tub and never even worked at all. When we advised the front desk he would not accommodate the issue and said 3rd party booking have to go thru the 3rd party for a refund. So I will be doing somin my very little spare time that I do have in my busy life to get accommodated for the lack of the hotels working amenities. And to boot when we checked out they acted like nothing was wrong and that we never complained about anything the night before. I will not stay at the Carlton until this is resolved or refunded or my account has a credit for the amount of the room cost that night. How can you rent someone a room claiming working Jacuzzi tub knowing we called and rented specific for that reason and then give us a.room with a non working tub and act like you had no idea it was not functioning ... And sad part is this place is in a remodel phase and whoever designed is not someone I would ever hire for my interior decorating... Yuck yuck and more yuck this experience was bad
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Glendale

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, great staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are doing a great job of renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent while checking-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable despite construction work

The hotel is in the middle of being remodeled, with construction dust in some places, so I expected things to be a bit rough. But the room was very nice and comfortable. The mini-fridge was missing its shelves, but I expect that when the dust stops flying, little things like that will receive attention. All in all, a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They did a lovely job at keeping the renovations as minimally distractive as possible... Did a great job at making what could have been an awful situation tolerable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the hot tub in my room. Front desk was always friendly and always greeting leaving and coming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy place with a patio. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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