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Hotel San Carlos

202 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 253-4121
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This beautiful hotel, styled after the Italian Renaissance Revival, was built in 1928 and combines Italian and Southwestern style. The first high-rise hotel serviced by an elevator in Phoenix, it earned its place in the Historic Hotels of America registry. In its early days, this hotel was frequented by some of Hollywood's movie stars like Clark Gable, Mae West, Marilyn Monroe and Spencer Tracy. Newly ... more
Posted by wcities on July 25, 2007

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The Italian Renaissance-inspired Hotel San Carlos is the only historic hotel still operating in downtown Phoenix. Built in 1928, the smallish rooms don't quite live up to the lobby's Old World elegance. Still, there's a nice rooftop heated swimming pool and sundeck , and all the modern conveniences are available, including wireless Internet service throughout the hotel. Conveniently located in the ... more
Posted by gocitykids on May 15, 2007

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Built in 1927 in an Italian Renaissance design, the seven-story San Carlos is the only historic hotel still operating in downtown Phoenix. Among other distinctions, the San Carlos was the Southwest's first air-conditioned hotel, and suites bear the names of such movie-star guests as Marilyn Monroe and Spencer Tracy. Big-band music, wall tapestries, Austrian crystal chandeliers, shiny copper elevators ... more
Posted by fodors on March 27, 2007

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A Copper Square dining guide is available at the front desk and offers 40 area ideas. Ask the concierge about nightlife opportunities.
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Encouraging visitors to experience downtown Phoenix, special packages can include activities around the area--sports- and theater-themed deals are common.
Posted by Citysearch on April 05, 2008

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In Short Built in 1928, this historic hotel accommodates the conference crowd with old-fashioned charm and Italian-Renaissance decor. Patrons are transported back in time when witnessing the chandeliered lobby and copper elevators. The hotel is also supposedly haunted by the ghost of a woman dressed for dancing who jumped to her death from the rooftop years ago. The in-house barbershop and ... more
Posted by Citysearch on April 05, 2008, (Edited June 20, 2006)

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The Bottom Line: Remodeled rooms are preferable at this campy icon to a glitzy past. What's Special About the Hotel San Carlos: This historic hotel in a 1928 Italian Renaissance building has hosted celebrities such as Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Mae West (who has a suite named after her). Guest Rooms and Rates: 121 guest rooms and suites from $70.
Posted by abouthotels on July 21, 2007

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If you don't mind staying in downtown Phoenix with the convention crowds, you'll get good value at this historic hotel. Built in 1928 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the San Carlos provides that touch of elegance and charm missing from other downtown choices. Unfortunately, bedrooms are rather small by today's standards, but they were renovated in 2003. If you're up for a splurge ... more
Posted by frommers on April 05, 2007

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For lovers of boutique-style hotels, this is NOT one that you want to stay at. Though the building's restoration is nice, there are some things to note. Walls are so thin that you can hear your neighbors' conversations as if you were in the room. It was miserable, especially late at night when people are talking in "day-time" voices. I heard another guest mention that it felt like staying at a ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on April 07, 2007

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This beautiful hotel, styled after the Italian Renaissance Revival, was built in 1928 and combines Italian and Southwestern style. The first high-rise hotel serviced by an elevator in Phoenix, it earned its place in the Historic Hotels of America registry. In its early days, this... more
Posted by wguides user on January 15, 2007

Hotel San Carlos | Phoenix-Scottsdale Hotels | Fodor's Online Travel Guide

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Built in 1928 in an Italian Renaissance design, the seven-story San Carlos is the only historic hotel still operating in downtown Phoenix. Among other distinctions, the San Carlos was the Southwests first air-conditioned hotel, and suites bear the names of such movie-star guests as Marilyn... more
Posted by fodors user on January 12, 2007

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From Lokey : I took my wife to Phoenix and made the mistake of staying at this hole. First of all, they did not disclose that we would be listening to construction equipment all night. To make matters worse, there was no hot water in the morning, and had to shower with cold water. I made multiple complaints that night but all fell on deaf ears. They all claimed they could not get in touch with anyone ... more
Posted by Lokey on October 01, 2006
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