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Hotel San Carlos

2.8 (204 reviews)
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Cracked wall
Diana B.

The place is awful. It has a smell. The bathrooms have a smell, it has cracked wall, toilet does not stop running, & lock is broken. Service desk girl was rude. Cannot use bathrooms unless you have a card. Had to go to a business to get one.also, restaurant is awful.& expensive

Beautiful hotel! So much history and charm. I came to stay at room 720, and I was not disappointed. It exceeded my expectations in every way and I had a great, truly unforgettable experience. I've been to a lot of allegedly active hotels, but nothing ever came close to this. I can't wait to be back! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Yes the hotel is old, but that's exactly its appeal and renovating it would absolutely diminish its character. It's great just as it is. The only negatives are that the pool area is closed and it does not have parking. However, there are plenty of public parking garages in walking distance (just around the block). It's a lively part of downtown Phoenix, with tons of restaurants and safe to walk around.

A cockroach

I spent only one night here. At first it has a cool historic feel to it. Can't complain for the price to stay a night. When I woke up in the morning I was brushing my teeth when I saw a cockroach crawling on the wall of my room. I immediately called the front desk to notify them as well as request a refund because who knows if a cockroach crawled on me in my sleep. The front desk lady was nice and told me I'd have to request a refund through the third party website I booked the hotel through and offered to have a cleaning person come up and catch the cockroach. I told her I can no longer see it so the whole room needs to be deep cleaned. After hanging up the phone call, another cockroach fell off the ceiling and landed right on the pillow where my head was the entire night. I packed up all of my things (after shaking everything out) and checked out asap. Absolutely disgusted with the cleanliness of the hotel.

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Natasha A.

We attended The Great Soiree: Holiday Edition from the Phoenix World Arts Collective & Pyrrha Sutra @ Hotel San Carlos and it was glamorous, sexy, and beautiful. We had a great time! There were only two negatives, the hotel does not have valet and the interior needs some TLC. Otherwise, the show itself was fantasic, my friend and I loved the flamenco dancers, fire dancer, burlesque, striptease, singing, sax, piano, LED hula hoops, and the humorous MC - everything was excellent!

Room with queen bed.
Izzy G.

Stayed here a couple nights while in town for business. It was looking forward to staying in this historic hotel. I just didn't realize how out of date it would be. The room was clean, but needed some wall repairs done. The hallway carpet was coming off the ground in some places. And the TV didn't even have cable. The bed was pretty hard. On the plus side, the location is in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Staff was friendly. Gym was decent. Soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion were of good quality (Rusk). And I did like the old hotel feel ambiance. The government rate was about $140 per night with $20 per day for valet parking. I feel if they're going to charge this much, they need to do some repairs and offer some current amenities.

Alex L.

Within the ever changing vast modern landscapes of downtown Phoenix, proudly rests this old fashioned, luminescent structure. Glorious in her beauty, rich in monumental architectural finesse, and perfectly proportioned among the contemporary stylish sites around her, this vintage masterpiece is a visual time machine welcoming to all. I give you...The Hotel San Carlos. This evocative trophy will never be overshadowed by her competitors. For she is a respected, ageless, statuesque and elegant beauty. Auspicious in her design, built at a time when Phoenix was before it's prime...little did they know it would become a shrine. I had the pleasure of staying here during the summer. With stars like Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Mae West, and many more past guests, I was curious as to what the San Carlos had to offer. I was not disappointed. I stayed in the Marilyn Monroe suite. The halls are eerily quiet and I had the sensation I was being watched. That's as close I came to any type of paranormal experience. The Hotel San Carlos is decorated with old photos, articles and pieces of memorabilia. The Suite is a beautiful room with portraits of Marilyn Monroe. Above the sink is the original faucet from 1928. The bed was extravagantly comfortable. I loved the view from the window. When it was dark I took a swim (the pool was built in the late 50s). There's no better feeling then swimming at night, under the stars and the bright moonlight, with the sounds of the city in the background and the sights of airplanes flying above destination bound. As a key witness and storyteller to the history of Phoenix, the Hotel San Carlos has plenty to tell. She looks the way she does for a reason. She does not try to change as there is no need. She does not try to impress, she simply does. The Hotel San Carlos is an ornamental jeweled bouquet in the ever changing garden that is Phoenix. I'm looking forward to my next stay. I highly recommend The Hotel San Carlos and I say thank you to the owners for keeping history alive and for a unique and pleasurable experience.

Lilyee P.

My boyfriend and I definitely enjoyed the staycation we had staying a hotel San Carlos , plus there Pool is open and we got to swim and they have excellent service totally recommend staying here during October ! Spooky season

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This stay was completely wonderful, my first wonderful Hyatt experience that met my expectations…read more Yes Daniel was also there at reception but Savannah is the one who checked me in and out and is quite friendly. I booked a bungalow in the retreat area to have access to the 2 other temperature regulated pools. It was beautiful the retreat area is very nice, it's further away from Weft & Warp and the Turquoise pool so it quiet and relaxing. Maydeline at the Spa was very helpful and very in touch with guest needs. One step ahead everytime. Colin really saved the day with making sure we had everything we needed. Brennan was also really helpful at breakfast and bringing us water all the way to the retreat pool. There was a minor hiccup with requesting ice while we were there but they did take care of it and apologized the next day for it not being done promptly, the acknowledgement was great and it really was such a minor thing. They have lots of activities everyday that are included and they also have experiences you can pay for.

This hotel is a true luxury resort in Scottsdale. The entire theme is mid-century modern and all…read morethe rooms feature chairs and pieces by famous furniture designers like Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen. The hotel is inspired by the colorful and folk art influenced works of renowned mid-century modern architect and designer Alexander "Sandro" Girard. The hotel's bio says he was the main source of inspiration for the design of the Andaz Scottsdale. The property is beautiful to walk around, with all the landscaping, flowers and trees; some of them are marked with what kind of plant they are. There are century plants and aloe and various cacti. The fitness center is located at the spa. It has windows which open up onto the pool, which is a more private pool than the main pool. The staff is outstanding. Savannah, who ran the front desk on my most recent visit, is absolutely amazing and really helped with any questions or small issues with my stay. The restaurant is wonderful for the hotel breakfast. I recommend having cocktails there too. You can see a beautiful sunset from the bar. I love the open design of this hotel resort because it makes you feel like you're in the countryside and you can admire the beautiful views of Camelback as you walk around the grounds and hear birds chirping. It's so relaxing. Parking is easy and you can usually find a spot right outside your casita room as the parking circles the hotel. Toiletries in the room smell so good! Lavender with sea salt. It's really like staying in a spa! One of my favorite experiences at this hotel was taking a late afternoon outdoor class at the spa/gym on the large lawn where we did stretching/light resistance training with the the sunset behind Camelback Mountain as the backdrop. It was glorious. I definitely recommend trying one of the classes or "experiences" if you stay here. Some of them you have to pay extra for, but a few of them are included with your room rate. At first glance the hotel interiors and architecture seem extremely simple and minimal, but then you realize it's actually all a piece of mid-century modern inspired art. It's really fun to walk around and admire all the understated design details at this hotel.

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

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Husband got me and my cousin who's visiting from out of town a lovely day pass for the jw desert…read moreridge marriot. A fabulous treat for us wild old ladies. We stepped foot onto the beautiful resort, threw our complimentary towels and items down on the most shady seats we could find, grabbed a couple tubes, and plopped our Fannies down in those donuts and let the lazy river take us away! Us girls were probably the oldest ladies at the park but we didn't mind. The children are very well behaved besides one little boy but his parents gave him a talking to and the rest of the day was fine. Anywho we had a great time laughing and utilizing the on site bar. I sat so long in the turquoise tube my rear end got stuck in the hole and two of the workers had to help me out! Thanks Nico you saved my life!! After we survived that fiasco, we were able to stroll around the beautiful property and sit near other bodies of water like the other pools including one with a giant fountain structure! I love listening to the water trickle! Reminds me of the rain back home. If you come here make sure you bring your best sunscreen my cousin only had 15 spf and we're German and Irish so imagine how she looked leaving! She's not used to the Arizona sun so just be prepared especially with your precious children. Lather them up with the 50 spf instead. We ate so much food at the place I mean come on quesadilla, chips and salsa, and Miami Vices makes us go crazy. Think I gained ten pounds.. maybe even twenty! Even she went from JO-ANN to WATERMEL-ANN REAL FAST HAD TO ROLL US LADIES OUT THE DOOR DOWN THE HILL BACK TO THE CAR! Chairs were comfortable. Love the lounge chairs next time we will bring a group and get a cabana! Or maybe I'll just get one to myself LMBO. Lazy River rocks. I love to float and enjoy your wonderful playlist. I almost went down the slide on a dare but chickened out. Barb and heights go together like baked beans and cool whip. Until next time JW!!!! Oh and ps two little girls stick their bare hands in the pitchers of water you provide to guests I saw it with my own eyes. Please invest in those giant dispensers like the ones you serve water from in the lobby. Thank you for listening to my feedback. - Barb

Stayed for one night and was impressed. The resort is beautiful, staff is friendly and helpful,…read moreand the property is great for walking, with a small Sonoran Desert Botanical Garden. The highlight is definitely the AquaRidge water park with 5 pools, a lazy river, and awesome waterslides. They also have a spa (sadly, no time for me this trip), plus 2 championship 18-hole golf courses. My room even overlooked one of the courses! The room was spacious and clean, and bonus points for having Starbucks near the gift store because vacation calories don't count, but coffee is essential! The only downside? The resort is HUGE with many different wings, so be prepared to get your steps in. Pack comfortable shoes! Overall, a beautiful resort with great views and plenty to explore. I would stay again!

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I had never stayed at a Drury before. Then this week our AC went out, and I went looking for an…read moreaffordable place for the family and dogs to stay nearby. I couldn't have been more pleased by our stay. It was affordable (and had a veteran's discount on top). The free dinner and hot breakfast were great perks. The beds were comfortable. The pillows weren't the typical hotel pillows that go flat as a sheet of paper the moment you lay on them, they actually provided support. The water pressure in the shower was great. There was a real door on the bathroom, not the barn doors that everyone is doing these days. The people at the front desk and in the eating area were all super friendly and personable. This is the first time I've ever written a review for a hotel. That's how pleasantly surprised I was. Please don't change, keep it up. I will be staying at Drury again in the future.

The lobby is super pretty when you walk in. However that's where the beauty ends. There's a bar it…read morecloses at 2300 daily. There's breakfast from 0600-1000. Only two elevators, the rooms claim no smoking or vaping but you can tell someone did I had to call the front desk to tell them so I wasn't charged. The rooms claim is what you'd expect from a motel7 bed shower no views nothing great if you are wanting more bang for your buck this wouldn't be somewhere I'd stay. They are way way over charging for rooms during off peak season in the valley because of the TSMC expansion. There's a bunch of utility/work trucks parked in double spots and beer cans all over. Near the work trucks

Kimpton Palomar Hotel Phoenix Cityscape - 4th floor room

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If I could give ten stars I would. I've stayed here several times. The comedy store is next door…read moreso it's easy to walk over to a show.. that's not the good part.... The girl at the front desk that checked us in remembered us n said hi! As we walked in the door and knew our names! There's free bikes to ride around. Excellent valet. American Express has this as an exclusive hotel or whatever.. the deal is phenomenal..... It's 60.00 to spend in Julie for breakfast then 100.00 per day to spend in house. We use ours on room service. The food is excellent. Our upgraded room had motorized curtains a kitchen area and beautiful bathroom. Kaitlyn Jason Jessica were all so helpful. We texted them to pull around the car- add a pot of hot water on our breakfast tray, even add crème Brûlée to our evening meal bc it wasn't on the room service menu and they did. I love being able to text for towels or the car or any needs. I will get the front desk ladies name. She's really nice. Even the room keys are made of wood not plastic. We are old and it's fun to freak ppl out. They are so nice and always ask how the comedy show was and what brings us to town this time... my husbands gonna say we're ovulating n we're gonna keep a straight face to see their reaction. - they'll never forget us now... lol.

Room was clean, front desk was fantastic and friendly. Parking was a pain and expensive. Short walk…read moreto Diamondbacks stadium and restaurants downtown. The drive up area to get cars parked was a hot mess. Only one valet for July 3? Think about reconfiguring this area.

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By far the best hotel in downtown Phoenix I've stayed at. Absolutely the best in Renaissance…read moreclass. From the moment you walk through the main entrance, first thing is the size and ambience of the reception area, Starbucks and bar strikes you and you know you're not in a normal Marriot hotel. Front desk staff was fantastic, Liz had all our room, valet parking, Lounge access and welcome gift organised and made check in quick and simple. The rooms are large for a downtown hotel, it was almost a joke at how far you needed to walk tp get dressed or goto the bathroom. Wished these big rooms came with 2 sinks? Rooms have full sized fridge, pod style coffee machines with a box of coffee pods and teas. But thats not really needed as they have rooms that have access to a 24 hour Lounge that includes complimentary coffee, tea, waters, Pelegrino, fruit juices, snacks, sodas; and during happy hour, cheese and fruit platters and $ private bar. Breakfast is so impressive and held in the lounge, certain rooms come with free Lounge and Breakfast access, definitely worth the extra spend. Think about how much they charge for food, snacks and drinks? Parking is valet, nice and easy but small considering the side of the hotel and can get busy. Waiting wasnt long though as the parking is built into the hotel and not somewhere else. The Duster bar downstairs is a great place to hang and cheaper than buying it the event centers.... but service was so slow at 2/3rds full. Took 25 minutes to get 1st order in and another 10 mins to pay. Our server wasn't slack, she just covered the entire bar whizzing around. They need more staff when theres a function, a game and a big concert all in the same night. Ill put this in at the bottom, this was rare occasion that I've purchased a hotel from Marriot with only a few days notice, the rate seemed low despite above mentioned things going on. Maybe that's the tip to stay back here is to book a few days out? Usually this hotel is a lot more.

Great front desk service every time but their maids needs to keep their conversations down instead…read moreof yelling across the hall. Some of us came in at 1a after a full day of travel and have another full day of travel we need to rest for.

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Updating my review because despite the couple of l inconvenience that i encountered the staff was…read moremore than accommodating. Any issues I had were dealt with by the staff in a professional manner and efficiently. After being here in the heat perhaps they have guest park downstairs to avoid putting their cars in the sun and it's also gated down there. Either way knowing ahead of time you're paying for parking to park remote from your room will be less shocking when you see the size of the resort. The golf carts come very quickly. I also want to say that checking out was also easy. Anyway overall a good stay.

We came for a relaxing birthday weekend. I can say we were pretty relaxed…read more Our room was upgraded with a balcony over looking the adults pool which was nice. The room was comfortable and cool. Sadly the bed needs to be replaced it's pretty worn out. Had excellent water pressure in the shower. Swimming pool was a very nice warm temperature and was extremely busy so we opted to swim in the evening when it was empty. Only down side is that there's barely any light and the deck around the pool is uneven in places. We had room service the first night. Young man that delivered was very nice. The chicken fingers and veg paste was good. The albondigas was terrible. Two meat balls With some chipotle sauce. We ate breakfast every morning and it was good. The hostess and some of the other people acted like this was their first time being busy so it was entertaining to watch them scurry around like they were lost. We ate one night at Prado and the food had no flavor. Loved the smell of the restaurant like mesquite wood burning. The waiter was very nice and friendly. I posted that review on here as well. The entire staff were very friendly and helpful when asked. Never understood what was included in the $45/night resort fee and the parking was $35/night for valet and 30 for self park. So be forewarned add the $80 a night to your room rate. Plus the distance to your room can be quite a trek. Anyways would we stay here again?? Not sure. For the money we might try one of the other resorts around the area. So can't say either way right now.

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