Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

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A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a red carpet, and a large ornate vase.
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and flags.
A grand lobby with a large ornate mirror, a decorative vase, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $98
$88 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26

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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

Queen Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Grand Canyon University.

What's nearby

  • Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪Cornish Pasty Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wren & Wolf - ‬4 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

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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1164 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a little get away!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very cute hotel with a great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming historic property with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

greg

historical hotel that all the quirks were charming great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was located in central phoenix which was great for our travel plans located
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly helpful and courteous
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel,nice staff,clean and safe..I highly recommend 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, very clean. Staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed here 4 nights. The staff was wonderful, very friendly and informative. The hotel is an old hotel, but still very nice. We enjoyed the sundeck very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool and old hotel, they should open the pool though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. It is a historic property and is well kept. Great location, lots of close by places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Super nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great clean place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

TOHIET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
oldest building in the middle downtown and easy access to anything there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaysen

Liked: Staff & service
Interesting historical property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Israel

Parking was available and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Could use some updates (such as a thermostat in the room) but the staff was great!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not boring standard big brand . Kind staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool historic hotel in downtown Phoenix which is rumored to be haunted. Nice toiletries in the bathroom too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was very clean. The staff is excellent, not many amenities, but lots of charm. It’s also close to pubs and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Great Vibe for an old historic hotel. If that's what you want, then this is the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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