San Carlos Hotel Phoenix travel guide

When you step through the doors of the Hotel San Carlos, you experience the touch of a glamorous past and the affluence of a decade of romantic Hollywood stars who spent time here over the years. You will enjoy the ambience of the Italian Renaissance-inspired San Carlos, which blends nostalgic elegance with gracious southwestern hospitality. And because of the unsurpassed service, you will experience a truly memorable stay in downtown Phoenix. From now on, you will know you have found a new home at the San Carlos when you are away from yours. For over 75 years, the Hotel San Carlos has been a premier downtown location for meetings, conferences and conventions. Local businesses, national corporations, government offices and civic organizations have all chosen the Hotel San Carlos. Just steps from downtown offices and government buildings and just 6 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The hotel is that of a 1928 Italian Renaissance design; eclectic, boutique setting; member of Historic Hotels of America. Recent $1 million renovation, with more to come; 2 restaurants, gift shop, barber shop and shoe shine shop on site. Full conference & banquet facilities are available. The Hotel San Carlos offers two eclectic dining choices. Séamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub offers an authentic Irish pub and restaurant that offers entertainment and features a large selection of Irish & Scottish whiskies, Famous Irish coffees and traditional Irish fare. Silver Spoon Café Offering gourmet coffee, specialty sandwiches, creative salads, gourmet pizza, pastries, and desserts. Silver Spoon Cafe is the perfect choice offering good food, large portions, and low prices. Or try the Copper Door Restaurant & Lounge, Hotel San Carlos' main dining room and lounge, located adjacent to the hotel's main lobby; offering full-service room service daily from 11AM-10PM. Let us make your next event historical…at the Hotel San Carlos…Where a Glorious Past Meets a Fabulous Future Today, the Hotel San Carlos retains the original fabric and elements. The lobby contains the original ornate wall detail, paneling and recessed ceiling coffers. The original Austrian crystal chandeliers, sconces, and mirrors were returned. One of the two original attendant-operated elevator cars still functions on its original manual controllers. Both cars are faced with the original copper-clad doors. Upstairs, corridors, suits, and even toilets rooms, contain the original layout, electrical and plumbing fixtures (including ice water spigots) as well as decorative panel doors and molding. Most of the original woodwork and trim is intact. As the only historic hotel still operating downtown, the Hotel San Carlos plays a major role in the growth of Phoenix's future by preserving its link to the past. We invite you to experience `the courtesies of a gentler era.`

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