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Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near Phoenix Convention Center

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

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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

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About the neighborhood

Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Phoenix hotel, you'll find Phoenix Convention Center and Mortgage Matchup Center. Also, Chase Field is within 2 miles (3 km) and Grand Canyon University is within 6 miles (10 km).

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
  • ‪Jacy & Dakota's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Westin Executive Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center

3-star historic hotel near Phoenix Convention Center
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1302 square feet (121 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center.

This 3-star Phoenix hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 1302 sq ft of conference space
  • 121 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

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

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; cash is not accepted
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center to the airport?

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center is 5.8 mi (12-min drive) away from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

As of Feb 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center on Feb 10, 2026 start from $76.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center.

Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center offer free breakfast?

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Arizona (18-min drive) and Vee Quiva Casino (25-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have a pool?

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center does not have a pool.

Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center to downtown Phoenix?

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center is 0.2 mi away from Phoenix.

Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1019 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

leandria

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Gustav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Parking was HORRIBLE, you have to park 1.5 blocks away at $18 a day, not handicap accessible, there was a step to get in to the bathroom, there was no space between the bed and the door to maneuver a walker, people were wandering the halls during the night, apparently doing a ghost tour? It's downtown Phoenix, so enjoy the Hobos and open drug use. We checked out after 1 night of our planned 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

THOMAS

Business traveler
Yes this was a terrible room. An extension run along the baseboard was the power to the ancient tv. There are no plugs to charge devices. Except in the dated bathroom that only worked with the light on. There are no sprinklers and with the electrical violations I felt extremely unsafe. There is much more to say but I will warn you to pay a little more and be safe.
Bathroom has a 10” step up. Oldest plumbing I’ve ever seen and I’m 76 years old.
Tv cabinet and tv is Ancient piece of furniture hooked up to an extension cord wired into the ceiling.
30 year old phone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard pillows, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Wilfred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff, no parking, no control over A/C, poor WiFi
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mario, Phoenix

It’s old
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

2/10 Terrible

Horacio

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not able to stay at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was fine but hotel is dated, and the WiFi in the room was shocking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

RIchard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Should detail its considered haunted
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would love plugs by the bed We love this historic hotel and its location whenever we visit Phx but need a fridge in room and plugs by bed to update travel experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Poorly taken care of. Smells of cigarettes everywhere. Beds are hard, worse than a decent motel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the hotel. Old but very well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhvani Tushar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vishnavi

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish the rooms had thermostats, my room was really cold. Also I know it’s a historic hotel but I feel like it would still be nice if the hotel was stocked with some essentials like toothbrushes/toothpaste in case guests forgot this
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Salim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower drain was clogged Lobby smells bad
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was cool for a single night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristen

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

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The walls are PAPER THIN. My next door neighbor decided to have a loud / laugh out loud discussion at 5:00 am on Saturday morning after I just got in at 12:00 am that day from the ballet. Love old hotels but will probably not stay again for that reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charged 3x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025