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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center – Phoenix, AZ
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center – Phoenix, AZ
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Located adjacent the Phenix city center light rail line, this historic boutique hotel features Italian Renaissance design, on-site restaurants and a roof top pool. All guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. A cable TV and tea and coffee-making facilities are included in each air-conditioned guest room at Hotel San Carlos. An private bathroom with premium toiletries and bathrobes is also provided. Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub at the San Carlos Hotel offers an extensive selection of Irish and Scottish whiskeys, traditional Irish pub fare and live entertainment. Guests can also enjoy lunch or dinner at the unique restaurant Rice Paper, located in the hotel lobby. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to Phenix Hotel San Carlos. A fitness center is located on site. The Phenix Convention Center is 5 minutes' walk away. The Phenix International Airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 1112 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Helpful staff, clean and cool room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The rooms were clean and comfortable. There was a curling fan and it made the room cool.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    AVOID!!! The only good thing about this place was the front desk staff. The bldg is in very poor condition, walls paper thin (you can literally hear every convo or anything else happening), bathroom were very tiny and not very functional, the shower is very strange and dark, no constant water temp. Wifi was slower than just using cell network. I had holes/rot in wall near baseboards, unfinished area in bathroom walls, cable was spotty at best, carpet in room was old and very very worn/packed with dirt. This place needs to be gutted, do yourself a favor and skip it.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice interesting hotel. Gull of interesting history

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    very good staff and clean premises

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice stay and great price. It was close to my event, which was helpful

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Not a safe hotel, homeless people are on every corner of this hotel, and they do some dangerous activities during the day and night, and try to interact with us, but we ignored them. The location of this hotel is the main street for all homeless people. We were recommended a parking lot behind the hotel, which is cheap; however, it's next to an alleyway that's filled with dangerous activities, which we witnessed at night. If you want to feel safe walking in and out of your hotel, go to another area. Also, there was no AC, which is crazy not to have in Arizona. They offered a fan, but it did not help. The staff were very nice and accommodating; however, it's just not a great area.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great staff. Hotel needs a bit of TLC but the staff was amazing.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Rooms are really old, no ac. The only thing is big fan and that too didn't work fine. I wouldn't recommend this hotel.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Fun historical hotel. Walking distance to anything you need.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very Vibey. Location is great.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It’s a historic hotel, I get that. But the air conditioning was not great and it was hot. The walls are super thin and you could hear neighbors, as well as doors slamming in the hallway

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    dated and somewhat unclean. pool is still not open, perfect say though to attend concert az financial center

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    average hotel with basic amenities although the pool and the gym were not working when we went which is the reason why we booked this hotel. not much air conditioning which was horrible in the phoenix heat. overall it was a place to stay at, but nothing more than that.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Love this place staff was very helpful and understanding about everything

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    There is no way to control the air conditioning but my room was very comfortable when the temps outside were around 105°. Sheets and towels were very clean. The bathroom was nice, clean, and bright. The furniture is dated but some would consider them classic and it definitely fits the aesthetics of the building. Replacing the chairs should be considered since it didn’t feel like both in my room would be sturdy. There is no parking so you will have to pay for parking in a garage nearby or drive at least a 0.5 mile away for free street parking. Considering the area, make sure not to leave anything valuable within view inside your vehicle.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel is a little run down, but they try their best to keep it clean given the age of the building. The room was smaller than usual, but expected

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    No parking, you have to park in a separate parking garage and the small walk there felt completely unsafe. The pain was chipping off the walls in our room and there was a smell of sewage that permeated the entire hotel. Not a safe area of Phoenix as there were people smoking drugs and screaming in the alley next to the hotel. The room was small. I feel like we paid too much to stay here given the condition of the place! The only redeeming quality was that the staff were kind to us at check-in and check-out.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel was quiet, historic, lovely and the staff were incredible. We could not get an extra pillow due to low stock, the bathroom is very small and we did have some issues with electrical in the room.

Frequently asked questions about Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offer parking?
Yes, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have a fitness center?
Yes, Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include pool.
Where is Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center located, and how walkable is the area?
Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center is located at 202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center
  • Phoenix street circuit 0.2 mi
  • Phoenix Convention Center 0.2 mi
  • Mortgage Matchup Center 0.4 mi
  • Chase Field 0.5 mi
  • Arizona House of Representatives 1.3 mi
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3.8 mi
  • University of Phoenix 4.5 mi

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