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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪25 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
(64 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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

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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
(20 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • City view

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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

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

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 - 2 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
  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bramble Pie Company - ‬3 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
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. 

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 Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Hotel on Feb 22, 2026 start from $109.0, 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 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

LeVander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Better parking. Older lady with grey hair was mean and rude when me and my girlfriend came to check in on Friday on Oct 17th
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marija

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No drinking options Room clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No ice nachines. Paekung was q block away. Clean well decorated room. Great bathroom with jacuzzi tub & shower separate. No balcony & patio had nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Priscilla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under construction, no body let me know. Toliet broken, door handle from entering was not working
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Kelly

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come 3.75 hours to stay with the Carlton Hotel. Because visits have been for medical it has been our choice to stay here. There is no better choice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this place less than 1 star, I would. Booked this place in September for a stay this weekend and when I arrived there they tell me they don't have reservations for me. When I show them my receipt with reservation number they proceed to tell me that they overbooked and don't have rooms available due to renovations being conducted where my room was supposed to be. Once again, I booked this place in September and was never notified about a cancellation and was never refunded. They sent me to a holiday inn express like 2 miles away; thank God I paid for the rooms upfront front because it forced them to have Holiday Inn bill them directly. The couple ahead of us who they did the exact same thing to was told that since they elected to pay at the hotel that their card would just not be charged and they could just pay the holiday inn out of pocket instead; problem is when we all booked our rooms a month in advanced. The day of room rates at the new hotel were 200% higher than what we original paid for day of booking...I will never try to stay at this hotel ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Loretta

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is currently under construction and I was not notified. Everything about the stay ruined the night before my wedding. I can never get that experience back. Those awful memories are part of my wedding story. Including my guests to my wedding who stayed there. The carlton hotel should close down until the construction is done. Water leak, air conditioning not working, and a high pitched fire alarm going off all night every half hour. I got a refund for my stay, however, I'll always wonder what it would have been like if me and my family was well rested for my wedding day. The night was supposed to be a bonding night with me and my children before the special day, instead it was chaos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel. Some renovations are being done but there was no disturbance from it. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were very nice and large. It's being remodeled, but didn't impede our stay. The only negative is the amount of parking spaces they have which is across the street. Other than that, a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was freezing, and toilet had not been cleaned. The hotel is under renovation, and we were not informed before booking. Bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had been recently updated and there was an unpleasent oder in the room. Unfortunately the doors tobthe patio were stuck and I couldn't get them open. Additionally, the coffee maker was broken and that is never good to discover in the morning. The good news is that the staff was so nice and helpful, which is the norm at the Carlton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryder

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elicica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracee, Mission Viejo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it was under construction and the air conditioning in our room only worked sometimes so that was uncomfortable and the restaurant was closed and that was inconvenient also
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Based upon previous stays at the Carlton, & the reason for going back is because of its “old world charm”….it has completely lost all that pizzazz. The new color green is horrible & the rooms are very corporate America & lacking class. The staff booked us right next door to construction, which began at 7:50 am!! We couldn’t get out of there fast enough & our next trip, No Thank You, we’ll stay in Paseo Robles.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming softest beds I’ve ever stayed in at a hotel ever
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lhara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend!

Super nice hotel that will likely be back to its former glory once renovations are completed (currently underway).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

esperanza

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
No winery view here, more like stepping back in time, nice vintage throwback hotel with lots of character. In all fairness they are in middle of a remodel that no one told us about.. . But lots to do walking distance. remodel not expected to be done until sometime in December. I would like to see it when completed. Biggest complaint was we reserved a room for 4 people, and you only had 1 chair in room. Had to sit on beds. Oh yeah any chance you can move that fire station, they had a busy Friday night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025