Central Phoenix Hotel

2.5 star property
Golf hotel near The Van Buren

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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402 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ, 85003
  • Place, The Van Buren
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Arizona Financial Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mortgage Matchup Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Phoenix

Heart of Phoenix.A stay at this Downtown Phoenix hotel places you steps from The Van Buren and within a 5-minute walk of Arizona Financial Theatre. Mortgage Matchup Center and Arizona Science Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Van Buren - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arizona Financial Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Phoenix Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mortgage Matchup Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chase Field - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Van Buren - 1st Ave Station - 5 min walk
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ziggy's Magic Pizza Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Via Della Slice Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crescent Ballroom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cibo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Central Phoenix Hotel

Golf hotel near The Van Buren
As a guest of Central Phoenix Hotel, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. The business-friendly Central Phoenix Hotel also features laundry facilities, room service (during limited hours), and a television in a common area. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Phoenix hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1972
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Central Phoenix Hotel offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Phoenix hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

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 December 20 2025 to January 20 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Central Phoenix Hotel to the airport?

Central Phoenix Hotel is 9.7 mi (16-min drive) away from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Central Phoenix Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Central Phoenix Hotel.

Does Central Phoenix Hotel offer free breakfast?

Central Phoenix Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Central Phoenix Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Arizona (18-min drive) and Vee Quiva Casino (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Central Phoenix Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 15.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Central Phoenix Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Central Phoenix Hotel have a pool?

Central Phoenix Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Central Phoenix Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Central Phoenix Hotel to downtown Phoenix?

Central Phoenix Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Phoenix.

Central Phoenix Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1004 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariedith

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

claudia, plantation

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stay only one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Derrick

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelio

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darby

Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a cheap room that does the trick when you need a roof over your
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weekend parking is limited. Kind of walkable to convention area and stadiums
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarahummingbird

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area felt a bit unsafe but the hotel itself was safe and very comfortable. The front desk lady was so nice and I enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hospitality by the staff, very clean place, highly recommended for those who have a quick trip to Phoenix downtown as it is well connected to all routes and the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amairani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and neat. The front desk was efficient and kind. For the price, this stay was better than expected. If someone is looking to experience downtown Phoenix, this hotel is right there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Amenities
Kinda sketchy neighborhood but for price it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First gave me a room that was already occupied. Then had to wait for another room Entire place smelled of cigarettes. Very dirty and nosy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Davisha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I needed a cheap place to sleep and that's all I got. Marijuana smells in the hallways urine smell in the bathroom. No kind of lobby. No kind of service. Overall I would give it 2.5 stars. At least the sheets appeared to be clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. The area is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad Hotel and Area.

The experience wasn't that great. Lots of vagrants and homeless in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleansing of the property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025