In the heart of downtown, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace, get moving at the 24-hour gym or stay productive in the business center.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Gym
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
24-hour fitness center
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Conference space
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
$68 nightly
The total price is $75
$75 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 12 min drive
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 24 min drive
Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 28 min drive
Chandler, AZ (CHD-Chandler Municipal) - 31 min drive
Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) - 46 min drive
Van Buren - Central Ave Station - 2 min walk
Van Buren - 1st Ave Station - 3 min walk
Washington - Central Station - 3 min walk
Restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min walk
Thai Basil Signature - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Cornish Pasty Co. - 1 min walk
Harumi Sushi - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Phoenix Convention Center and PHX Arena. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. This historic hotel is also within a short drive of Chase Field and Biltmore Fashion Park. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and central location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Van Buren - Central Ave Station is 2 minutes and Van Buren - 1st Ave Station is 3 minutes.
Languages
Azerbaijani, English, French, Russian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
129 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (USD 20 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1928
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
24-hour fitness center
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.85 percent
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from January 9 2023 to December 31 2025 (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
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 20 per day
Policies
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).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Also known as
Hotel San Carlos Convention Center
Hotel San Carlos Downtown Convention Center
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Carlos Convention Center
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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Hotel Phoenix
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Arizona (18-min drive) and Vee Quiva Casino (25-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Mexican cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center like?
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center is in Downtown Phoenix, a short 2-minute walk from Van Buren - Central Ave Station and 3 minutes' walk from Phoenix Convention Center. Our travelers say the local area is very central.
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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Location
Bed
Historical
History
Parking
Bathroom
Restaurant
Shower
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
It was a perfect weekend for us close to all the venues
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Loved my room. So very convenient for my Comicon trip.
Great hotel.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 15, 2025
Location and staff were great. No thermostat in the room though, so our room was quite hot which made it very difficult to sleep unfortunately.
Savannah
Savannah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 2025
wonderful sight, wonder location, but not so wonderful for a minor inconvenience: there was no refrigerator or microwave in our room.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
A great historical hotel, which is close to several restaurants and other venues.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
The history of this place is great!
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Very beautiful area and fun learning about the history of the area and hotel.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Awesome place!
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Quite and staff was super friendly!
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Great location, and very clean.
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Comfortable room, very charming retro feel, would stay again.
Teri
Teri, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 3, 2025
No AC Control
The only thing I wasn’t to say is it’s an old building and…..you won’t have any control of the air conditioning. It’s controlled by the property for the entire floor. My room had to be at least 76° - 78° when I arrived. It was awful. The fan wasn’t helping either. THIS IS PHOENIX!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
It’s an amazing old historic hotel. I would never stay anywhere else in downtown Phoenix. I love the hotel and have used it three times. The staff is friendly and nice. The location is great. The bars and restaurants within 5 blocks are plentiful. But the rooms are small and don’t have modern furnishings so if a guest needs a fancier place then this probably isn’t their spot.
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 10, 2025
We had a standard room on a low rate, Phoenix temps in the low 100s. I found the hotel to be friendly and clean. It does show of age and some areas due for remodeling, however, the charm of the historic hotel is there. Limited conversations with staff were attentive and showed care for us as guests.The pool was drained and closed with other basic maintance well kept. The room temp was cool and with the use of the ceiling fan, the room tempature was comfortable in the Phoenix heat, this is meantioned due to other reviews read about the hotel and tempature controls. The lobby was humid and warm in the evening. It's an A+ 3-Star hotel. I was pleased with the stay and would stay there again.
Heidi K
Heidi K, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2025
Good price, great location.
Craig
Craig, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
great location, real good value
michael
michael, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
This historic hotel is walking distance to so many great attractions. The light rail runs right in front of the hotel. There’s an awesome pub right next door. The only downside is no parking…so plan accordingly.
Brandi
Brandi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Phoenix
Clean, nice , loved history, extremely convenient to baseball and basketball arenas, great restaurants and bats
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 25, 2025
I love the history of this hotel. But the ac
kelly
kelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
The hotel and staff are great. It’s a vintage property but well kept. Great location. The only sad part was not having a hot tube or a pool.
Cristiane
Cristiane, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Cute old place
This small unique hotel has long been my goto when I stay in downtown Phoenix. Prime location, less expensive.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Good stay
Historic old hotel. Very comfy bed and good variety of pillows. Good location. Convenient and safe. Did not see any ghosts, thankfully! Good price point for us.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2025
This is a great hotel that is close to everything. The only thing that would have been better is if they provided their own parking.
Kandi
Kandi, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 18, 2025
This hotel can need some major renovation. Carpeting, elevators, furniture, lobby decorations and setup, etc.