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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

3.0 star property

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $96
$86 nightly
$96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

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202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
  • Place, Phoenix Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mortgage Matchup Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chase Field
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Phoenix

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center is centrally located in Phoenix, a 3-minute walk from Phoenix Convention Center and 7 minutes by foot from Mortgage Matchup Center. .This historic hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Chase Field and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Grand Canyon University.

What's nearby

  • Phoenix Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Van Buren - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mortgage Matchup Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arizona Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chase Field - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Van Buren - Central Ave Station - 2 min walk
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrel & Bushel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dog Haus Biergarten - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jacy & Dakota's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cornish Pasty Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Phoenix hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a reception hall.
At Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Phoenix? This hotel has 1302 square feet (121 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center has a restaurant on site.
Centrico - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Centrico

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 1,302 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.85 percent for credit card payments
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 January 9 2023 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.85 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel San Carlos Convention Center
Hotel San Carlos Downtown Convention Center
San Carlos Convention Center
San Carlos Downtown Convention Center
Hotel San Carlos Downtown Convention Center Phoenix
San Carlos Downtown Convention Center Phoenix
Carlos Convention Center
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Hotel
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Phoenix
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Hotel Phoenix

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1100 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for access to convention center, restaurants, ASU buildings and ballpark.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. THE staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julio Cesar Ornelas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great location..!! Great hotel... Historical really beautiful if you like history..!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My family had a very nice time. We enjoyed the history of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nearby amenities were good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

It was fun to stay in an old style hotel! The building is 100 years old and very charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location in downtown Phoenix, very walkable to sporting arenas and Roosevelt Row. Hotel is very historic and I appreciate that they have maintained that vintage charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and the service. Location had lots to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rashawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical hotel. Clean and priced good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sione

the stay was good had some walkin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in late, comfy bed, clean room. Several restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, was perfect for what I needed on my visit to Phoenix
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfy, amenities were well stocked, shower was surprisingly nice, and the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice rooms were clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Pool under renovation was the only downside
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, staff friendly and donut shop across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room fantastic guest service beautiful old well maintained historic downtown Phoenix hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel, while on the historic registry in Phoenix, does need some update/cleaning - Staff is very nice and accommodating - restaurant attached is very good -
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No nonsense hotel and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026