Hotel San Carlos, Phoenix, Downtown

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Hotel San Carlos	Average Price: $149 Check Rates

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202 North Central Avenue

Phoenix, 85004 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 21 of 62
Average review rating: 2.87

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (36) , MyTravelGuide (96) , Travelocity (3) , TripAdvisor (126) , YahooTravel (10)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. It is not very fancy (yes it is old) but if you are looking for a cost efficient and good location in the downtown area this is a good choice.

"A good little hotel but not fancy! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2012 Vote

2. Fortunately, Saturday night after 8pm is free downtown street parking.

"Central Location But Low Value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/26/2012 Vote

3. The location is great, downtown in the middle of much of Phoenix's best night spots.

"Historic San Carlos Hotel...you aren't going to find anything else that compares.. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/17/2011 Vote

4. We are locals so we stay here whenever we go out drinking in the downtown area (it is cheaper than cab fare home).

"Great Piece of History " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/25/2011 Vote

5. Overall, not a bad place to stay in downtown Phoenix.

"Lukewarm Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/17/2011 Vote

6. All that being said, I liked my room and I loved staying in downtown Phoenix.

"You have to be tolerant or quirky " Read full review on Travelocity 3/1/2010 Vote

7. The San Carlos is located on the corner of Central and Monroe, very convenient to the new light rail and within walking distance of all major downtown venues (the Herberger and Dodge Theaters, US Airways Center, Chase Field, the convention center).

"Great location, noisy, good deal?? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/7/2009 Vote

8. And a word about our 'deal'--Compare rates; sometimes they are the same as the newer, more luxurious downtown hotels.

"Great location, noisy, good deal?? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/7/2009 Vote

9. The ladies at the front desk were very nice and the bartenders were very attentive and helpfull with information on downtown Phoenix.

"Fantastic Historical Downtown Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/30/2008 Vote

10. The Hotel San Carlos has a great downtown location.

"Fantastic Historical Downtown Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/30/2008 Vote