About Hotel San Carlos
The Hotel San Carlos, built in 1886 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1994 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. From hauntings to Hollywood, the past and present unite at Hotel San Carlos, a historic boutique hotel with a rich and storied past that includes visits from Mae West, Clark Gable, and Marilyn Monroe. With its 1928 opening, the hotel was the most modern hotel in the southwest and the first air-conditioned high-rise hotel with elevators in the state. Guests are invited to stay and experience eclectic cuisine, a gift shop, an old-fashioned barber, a shoe repair shop, and a full-service restaurant and lounge. The historic Hotel San Carlos offers warm Phoenician hospitality reminiscent of Hollywood's Golden Era.For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
How to Get There
In the heart of downtown, steps away from Phoenix Convention Center, U.S. Airways Center, Chase Field, Dodge and Orpheum theaters, Herberger Theater, Symphony Hall, Arizona Science Center, clubs, restaurants, and shopping. Near Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix Zoo, and Arizona State University’s downtown campus. Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport: 6 miles, 15 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Hotel San Carlos
Heading to Hotel San Carlos? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Hotel San Carlos?
No central reservation system listed for Hotel San Carlos. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/247732) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Hotel San Carlos?
In the heart of downtown, steps away from Phoenix Convention Center, U.S. Airways Center, Chase Field, Dodge and Orpheum theaters, Herberger Theater, Symphony Hall, Arizona Science Center, clubs, restaurants, and shopping. Near Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix Zoo, and Arizona State University’s downtown campus. Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport: 6 miles, 15 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to …
How do I contact Hotel San Carlos?
You can reach the park at phone: +1 800 678 8946 or email: info@historichotels.org.
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