Hotel San Carlos - Downtown Convention Center - Reviews

Fun and historic hotel very... – Posted 22 Oct 2011

Excellent

Fun and historic hotel very convenient to the convention center. Should have brought my swimsuit...they had a cute pool.... more on MYTravelGuide

It was fine for the price we... – Posted 15 Sep 2011

Good

It was fine for the price we paid.... more on MYTravelGuide

You have to be tolerant or... – Posted 29 Mar 2010

Okay

Reviewing this hotel is a tricky business.Much charm, nice location, but very small rooms and even smaller bathrooms.This place is not for the faint... more on Travelocity

A Step Back in Time... – Posted 13 Jan 2010

Good

A charming old hotel.Yes, the rooms are small, but they ar clean, and the beds were comfortable.The bathrooms are not the largest, and don't have... more on Travelocity

Location Good for an old hotel... – Posted 12 May 2009

Okay

The hotel was located right downtown just a shame that there wasn't much to do in the area.Paid a lot more for my room then others in the the hotel... more on Travelocity

Should have beena museum... – Posted 4 Feb 2009

Mediocre

Its cute, its quaint and its a miserable place to try to get some sleep.Seeing it on a 30 minute museum tour would have been fine.I actually prefer... more on Travelocity

The wall was paper-thin and I ... – Posted 20 Jan 2009

Okay

The wall was paper-thin and I was not able to sleep because of so much noise from the next door guests.“It looked like the hotel used to be a great... more on MYTravelGuide

In the heart of Downtown.“We... – Posted 30 Dec 2008

Okay

In the heart of Downtown.“We awoke each morning to the radiator making an annoying clicking sound. The first morning there was a hotel staff member... more on MYTravelGuide

Location was good and hotel... – Posted 17 Nov 2008

Okay

Location was good and hotel was clean.Internet was down, parking wasn't on the site.“Overall I was pleased with this hotel.There was construction... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Everything else. Not ... – Posted 7 Nov 2008

Mediocre

Location.Everything else. Not clean, amenities listed are not truthful, building is not taken care of.“For where I wanted to be, the location was... more on MYTravelGuide

location, location, location!... – Posted 27 Oct 2008

Good

I attended a conference recently, and had the luck that my conference at the Phoenix Convention Center coincided with a concert a Dodge Theater and I ... more on Travelocity

Charming history... – Posted 11 Oct 2008

Good

I found the hotel to be wonderfully charming and the staff was great!I attended a conference at the Phoenix Convention Center and the location is... more on Travelocity

It's history.“Not very good... – Posted 3 Oct 2008

Good

It's history.“Not very good customer service.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Old, historic.They had a... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Mediocre

Old, historic.They had a party going on and kept going on after the manager said it would end.“Overall was not great, needs updating, yet I guess... more on MYTravelGuide

This was a 'we can help'... – Posted 31 Aug 2008

Excellent

This was a 'we can help' hotel.While good food and atmosphere, the service was a slow.“This was a hotel that offered the best customer service no... more on MYTravelGuide

The restaurant.Parking was... – Posted 29 Aug 2008

Mediocre

The restaurant.Parking was two blocks away - downtown Phoenix. Valet unreliable.“Parking was less than adequate - two blocks away in a parking garage ... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was well located... – Posted 26 Aug 2008

Mediocre

The hotel was well located.Hotel was very old and decor was tired and dreary. Lifts were dirty and lobby area unclean. Rooms were very old and beds... more on MYTravelGuide

I liked the history behind... – Posted 26 Aug 2008

Excellent

I liked the history behind the hotel.The carpets looked like they'd never been cleaned and the walls are thin. You can here everything outside your... more on MYTravelGuide

Well located - walking... – Posted 24 Aug 2008

Good

Well located - walking distance to sports arenas and ASU.Parking was confusing.“Quaint and consistent with other non-luxury hotels that are part of... more on MYTravelGuide

None.Everything.“This is no 3 ... – Posted 23 Aug 2008

Horrible

None.Everything.“This is no 3 star hotel. It looks like one of those run down, skid row hotels in the 70's before downtown revitalization took place. ... more on MYTravelGuide

The Good, The Bad, and The... – Posted 21 Aug 2008

Good

The Good:The room was fine.The front desk was polite and helpful.I loved that fact that the whole place is air cooled.I liked waliking around... more on Travelocity

This hotel is for young... – Posted 19 Aug 2008

Horrible

This hotel is for young college party goers not for anyone whom needs to sleep.It was dirty and unkept.“I would not recommend this hotel to people... more on MYTravelGuide

Umm, nothing.Too many to list.... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Horrible

Umm, nothing.Too many to list.“It's haunted, has no parking, shower heads were falling off the wall with cold showers or hot if your neighbor is... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was styled in... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Good

The hotel was styled in vintage 1930's with many of the old style fixtures still in use.The room were small and noise was a problem, pool party could ... more on MYTravelGuide

It was interesting to see... – Posted 16 Aug 2008

Horrible

It was interesting to see what hotels looked like in the early 1900's.It was old, small rooms, had a ceiling fan and cheap, hard mattresses.“This is... more on MYTravelGuide

The restaurant was close by... – Posted 15 Aug 2008

Horrible

The restaurant was close by and ok food.The large groups of young people in the hallways drunk, from the unannounced pool party, they have at this... more on MYTravelGuide

Proximity to downtown venues... – Posted 14 Aug 2008

Horrible

Proximity to downtown venues.Old, antiquidated equipment & fixtures, small, smelly, poor TV reception, lack of in room control of AC.“There were not... more on MYTravelGuide

Nothing.Far too old & dirty... – Posted 14 Aug 2008

Horrible

Nothing.Far too old & dirty.“This hotel is the oldest hotel I have ever stayed in. The hotel was very dirty. You could not control the temperature of ... more on MYTravelGuide

Friendly staff.Not clean,... – Posted 14 Aug 2008

Okay

Friendly staff.Not clean, noisy, small horrible water temperature not very spacious rooms.“They hotel staff was very friendly. I am not satisfied... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff and parking attendant... – Posted 13 Aug 2008

Okay

Staff and parking attendant very friendly and helpful.Definitely not a 3 start level!“This hotel is great for those who are in to antiques and... more on MYTravelGuide

I initially liked the... – Posted 13 Aug 2008

Horrible

I initially liked the friendliness of the staff and the beauty of this historic hotel.Not kid friendly. There are parties at the pool Friday,... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff was nice.This hotel is... – Posted 6 Aug 2008

Horrible

Staff was nice.This hotel is way too old and smells bad. It seems like you walk into a scary movie, I don't even think its a one star.“Staff was ok.... more on MYTravelGuide

Absolutely did not like... – Posted 5 Aug 2008

Horrible

Absolutely did not like anything about this hotel.The rooms were very rundown and small. It was one of the worst hotels I have been to in my life... more on MYTravelGuide

Downtown location.Definitely... – Posted 31 Jul 2008

Mediocre

Downtown location.Definitely moderate rather than upscale!“Nice historic hotel, good downtown location. Room was pretty small but nice. No on site... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Old/outdated, small... – Posted 29 Jul 2008

Mediocre

Location.Old/outdated, small rooms, inadequate plumbing, thin walls, band played outside room until midnight, no room temperature controls.“I was... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff was very helpful.... – Posted 28 Jul 2008

Good

The staff was very helpful. The restaurant was great.The pool was reserved both days we were there for adult only parties.“I expected to be able to... more on MYTravelGuide

The Downtown location.Lack of ... – Posted 25 Jul 2008

Good

The Downtown location.Lack of updated amenities.“The hotel as a whole was ok. It was our first time staying in an older historical hotel. The rooms... more on MYTravelGuide

The bed was comfortable.Only... – Posted 24 Jul 2008

Horrible

The bed was comfortable.Only 20 words. No disabled parking, no full time valet, room wasn't ready, parking was around the block, staff was not... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Cleanliness of... – Posted 23 Jul 2008

Mediocre

Location.Cleanliness of hallways, foyer was under construction, staff gave us wrong beds, restaurant took 30 minutes to acknowledge us then they took ... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel breakfast was good... – Posted 23 Jul 2008

Horrible

The hotel breakfast was good.Too small bathroom in standard room. It was like a tiny walking closet.“The hotel is close to businesses and sporting... more on MYTravelGuide

Nothing.Rooms are very old.... – Posted 22 Jul 2008

Horrible

Nothing.Rooms are very old. The water was brown when we turned on the shower.“This was not a three star hotel. We were very disappointed in what we... more on MYTravelGuide

A bar next door to get a... – Posted 21 Jul 2008

Mediocre

A bar next door to get a cocktail to forget the experience of the hotel.Wrong rating by your company. AC was not controllable in room, shower poor... more on MYTravelGuide

It was a very charming hotel... – Posted 20 Jul 2008

Excellent

It was a very charming hotel.No mention of a loud pool party.“I would stay there again as, overall, it was a nice place.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Construction and... – Posted 17 Jul 2008

Mediocre

Location.Construction and swim party with loud music every Sunday. I stayed on Sunday.“Hotel was charming and I see there is a lot of potential for... more on MYTravelGuide

It was in a convenient... – Posted 17 Jul 2008

Okay

It was in a convenient location for walking distance to many events/attractions and price.Not someplace to take students on a school trip.“It is hard ... more on MYTravelGuide

The location was excellent... – Posted 15 Jul 2008

Good

The location was excellent.Parking is inconvenient.“The hotel was adequate and had a lot of character. I would not consider this a four start hotel.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Convenient downtown location... – Posted 15 Jul 2008

Good

Convenient downtown location.Lobby under construction and parking somewhat difficult.“This is an older hotel in downtown Phoenix. I was there on... more on MYTravelGuide