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Carlton Hotel

2.0 star property
Tuscan hotel near Atascadero Lake Park

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 29-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422
  • Place, Sunken Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero Lake Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • City view
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Vintage Deluxe, King | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Vintage Deluxe, King

  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 832 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Balcony Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Classic King

  • Sleeps 3

Courtyard Patio King

  • Sleeps 3

Vintage King Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Balcony King

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Carlton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Vintage Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Vintage King

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Courtyard Patio Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Atascadero

In shopping district.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Atascadero hotel, you'll find Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo. Wild Horse Winery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Firestone Walker Brewing is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Vino + Therapy Studio - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunken Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Atascadero City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Atascadero Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Atascadero Lake Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Paso Robles Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wild Fields Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Tuscan hotel near Atascadero Lake Park
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1001 square feet (93 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Carlton Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Tuscan-style Atascadero hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1001 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Carlton Hotel offers 52 accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and safes. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 13 2026 to April 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Carlton Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel
Carlton Hotel Hotel
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Hotel Atascadero

Frequently asked questions

How close is Carlton Hotel to the airport?

Carlton Hotel is 23.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Hotel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Hotel on Mar 15, 2026 start from $147, including 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 Carlton Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carlton Hotel.

How close is Carlton Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 19.6 mi (31-min drive) from Morro Strand State Beach.

Does Carlton Hotel offer free breakfast?

Carlton Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carlton Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carlton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Carlton Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carlton Hotel have a pool?

Carlton Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Carlton Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carlton Hotel to downtown Atascadero?

Carlton Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Atascadero.

Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and furnished well. I love the decor and aesthetics of the hotel, bed was extremely comfortable, place was quiet and right in the middle of downtown. There’s a cool outdoor brewery across the street, some small local cafes and food options. Place is currently renovating but didn’t affect us, was pretty quiet (we were there on a weekend)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, Simpsonville

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
This is an older hotel, but it still looks beautiful on the inside. It is currently being remodeled, so there’s construction going on. Pro is that the rooms are really large with large bathrooms. The staff were also very kind and helpful. Cons are that we didn’t have any heat in our room. The staff blamed the construction and they gave us portable heaters. Then our safe also didn’t work. Despite these few issues, I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff friendly, location great & walkable to many restaurants and shops, room was large and beds comfortable. Only opportunity for improvement was housekeeping services
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and spacious room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelbi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was an excellent stay. The bed was super cozy and the people were very friendly. The only reason I would give it less than "excellent" across the board was some maintenance issues. I wanted to utilize the "jacuzzi bath" but when filling it, the faucet is not line up properly. While it filled I walked into the living room, then when walking back the entire floor was covered in water. The faucet is not long enough to go into the tub without pouring onto the flat top part of the tub as well. The other thing is that the window cover (automatic but not plugged in and no plug in vicinity) was not functional. I didn't realize how visible I was until I went outside later, but the result was that I inadvertently was flashing the outside world when changing/showering in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TingTing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent and spacious room. Friendly front desk staff. Will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Number 1 The staff was suberb. We had stayed there before and really enjoyed our stay, but this time our stay was less than satisfactory. There were several minor problems and 2 major ones Minor There was no body soap in the container in the shower The hand soap did not pump and you had to open it up to use it There were children's used stickers on the rig as well as food crumbs. Major There was no heat. The maintenance men came and measured the heat and finally brought 2 little heaters so we could have some heat. Also around 4pm when I decided to make use of the wonderful tub there was only Luke warm water. So I could not take a bath which I was really looking forward to. The maintenance men said they told the desk person about our heat problem and we would receive some kind of rebate. a new person was on the desk when we checked out so the new person knew nothing about it. It was a very less than satisfactory stay. And we should not be charged full price. I have not written my hotels.com review hoping that we will receive some sort of compensation for all the problems we encountered. Again, I want to commend the staff we dealt with. Our check in was wonderful and the maintenance men were very accommodation even though they could not fix the heating problem and had to bring in space heaters Thank you for reading this. Leslie Dye
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel that has been beautifully remodeled while retaining its historic charm. Large room and large bathroom, little coffee nook. Comfortable bed. Nice downtown location and dog friendly - love that. A couple of minor improvements that would make it perfect: 1. Hot water (shower was just warm and water never got hot enough); 2. More parking - both the hotel lot and the nearby public lot were full and street parking was challenging; 3. Caffeinated coffee in the room (only decaf was available). I would definitely stay here again as these were minor inconveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, but the heat wasn’t working so I had to borrow a space heater. Sometimes it was very loud due to the construction in the building.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite ongoing reservations the building is beautiful. The rooms are spacious and the staff is lovely. I will stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brinet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love this hotel...but the heat needs to be turned on. The room was pretty frigid.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, clean and spacious. Staff was very sweet and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Glynice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main thing was the construction and we were right next to it. It started at 8:00 am. They need to put guest at the far end of the construction l, not on top of it. The employees were very nice as the room was very large and comfortable. It did take us a bit to find the electrical outlets and the usb outlets.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Carie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was dusty and stale feeling. The ice machine is on the 2nd floor which is closed for construction and absolutely unsafe for a disabled person with mobility issues to walk though... Wow, just wow! What a lawsuit waiting to happen!!! The buliding fire alarm went off 3 timed after 10 pm while trying to sleep, what a joke! You also have to park across a busy street and there is no pet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

siboney

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Too pricey for type of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

gary

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed/pillows ok. 1st room I was assigned was actually under construction. 2nd room seemed ok, but when I was taking a shower, I looked thru the glass to the jacuzzi tub and saw basically a large wet rag in the bottom of the tub, obviously used…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

donald

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025