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Carlton Hotel

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 29-inch TV with cable channels
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪35 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
(65 reviews)
  • City view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 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
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 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

  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 3 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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wild Fields Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Back Porch Bakery & Cafe

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 13 2026 to April 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Hotel?

As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Hotel on Mar 17, 2026 start from $147, including 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.

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.

Will I be able to park 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?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a private hot tub, premium bedding, and a jetted bathtub.

Are there hot tubs at Carlton Hotel?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in all guestrooms.

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

Yes, Carlton Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Back Porch Bakery & Cafe.

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 rooms 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 and a deck/patio where guests can enjoy city and 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brice, Visalia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We finally stayed at the Carlton, and really glad we did. There’s significant construction going on, but it’s always exciting when a hotel makes the decision to improve. It’s also been quite sometimes since I’ve been downtown in Atascadero, and it was exciting to see all of the local restaurants and shops during the holiday season. The first thing I noticed about the Carlton was how friendly all the staff were. Regardless of who was at the front desk, they were always greeting us with a smile and welcoming us in. Even though the rooms in this historic building have certainly been here for a while, they are delightful. The space is open, well appointed, and clean. The bathroom was huge and included a separate tower and soaking tub, with a private room for the toilet. The bed was comfortable, and used natural fiber, sheets, an absolute blessing when you’re traveling. If there’s one thing I can’t stand. It’s microfiber sheets that set off a lightning storm every time you get in. The Carlton remains a classy hotel, while still being approachable. I remarked to my wife that the pillow was likely the best I’ve slept on in any hotel, and that’s really saying something. There was significant renovation going on, and they don’t have a restaurant at this time, but it’s all on its way. The Carlton was a great value and my wife remarked how much she enjoyed staying here. Our dog enjoyed it equally and was happy to have a treat offered at the front desk. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the spacious rooms and the look of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

don

Liked: Cleanliness
Place is still under construction but it didn’t bother us. Clean and beautiful. Excellent staff and great coffeehouse connected. Beautiful vintage hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The front desk staff is almost none existent. Also there is supposed to be a restaurant inside but there was not. Asked for a 12pm checkout instead of 11am on a Sunday and they refused and said it be an additional $50.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and furnished well. I love the decor and aesthetics of the hotel, bed was extremely comfortable, place was quiet and right in the middle of downtown. There’s a cool outdoor brewery across the street, some small local cafes and food options. Place is currently renovating but didn’t affect us, was pretty quiet (we were there on a weekend)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, Simpsonville

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
This is an older hotel, but it still looks beautiful on the inside. It is currently being remodeled, so there’s construction going on. Pro is that the rooms are really large with large bathrooms. The staff were also very kind and helpful. Cons are that we didn’t have any heat in our room. The staff blamed the construction and they gave us portable heaters. Then our safe also didn’t work. Despite these few issues, I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff friendly, location great & walkable to many restaurants and shops, room was large and beds comfortable. Only opportunity for improvement was housekeeping services
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and spacious room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelbi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was an excellent stay. The bed was super cozy and the people were very friendly. The only reason I would give it less than "excellent" across the board was some maintenance issues. I wanted to utilize the "jacuzzi bath" but when filling it, the faucet is not line up properly. While it filled I walked into the living room, then when walking back the entire floor was covered in water. The faucet is not long enough to go into the tub without pouring onto the flat top part of the tub as well. The other thing is that the window cover (automatic but not plugged in and no plug in vicinity) was not functional. I didn't realize how visible I was until I went outside later, but the result was that I inadvertently was flashing the outside world when changing/showering in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TingTing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent and spacious room. Friendly front desk staff. Will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Number 1 The staff was suberb. We had stayed there before and really enjoyed our stay, but this time our stay was less than satisfactory. There were several minor problems and 2 major ones Minor There was no body soap in the container in the shower The hand soap did not pump and you had to open it up to use it There were children's used stickers on the rig as well as food crumbs. Major There was no heat. The maintenance men came and measured the heat and finally brought 2 little heaters so we could have some heat. Also around 4pm when I decided to make use of the wonderful tub there was only Luke warm water. So I could not take a bath which I was really looking forward to. The maintenance men said they told the desk person about our heat problem and we would receive some kind of rebate. a new person was on the desk when we checked out so the new person knew nothing about it. It was a very less than satisfactory stay. And we should not be charged full price. I have not written my hotels.com review hoping that we will receive some sort of compensation for all the problems we encountered. Again, I want to commend the staff we dealt with. Our check in was wonderful and the maintenance men were very accommodation even though they could not fix the heating problem and had to bring in space heaters Thank you for reading this. Leslie Dye
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel that has been beautifully remodeled while retaining its historic charm. Large room and large bathroom, little coffee nook. Comfortable bed. Nice downtown location and dog friendly - love that. A couple of minor improvements that would make it perfect: 1. Hot water (shower was just warm and water never got hot enough); 2. More parking - both the hotel lot and the nearby public lot were full and street parking was challenging; 3. Caffeinated coffee in the room (only decaf was available). I would definitely stay here again as these were minor inconveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, but the heat wasn’t working so I had to borrow a space heater. Sometimes it was very loud due to the construction in the building.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite ongoing reservations the building is beautiful. The rooms are spacious and the staff is lovely. I will stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brinet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love this hotel...but the heat needs to be turned on. The room was pretty frigid.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, clean and spacious. Staff was very sweet and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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