Hotel San Carlos
Phoenix, Arizona
Hotel San Carlos
202 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Original Property Opened in 1928 Historic Hotels of America member since 1991
From hauntings to Hollywood, the past and present unite at Hotel San Carlos, a historic hotel with a rich and storied past that includes visits from Mae West, Clark Gable, and Marilyn Monroe. With its 1928 opening, the existing hotel was the most modern hotel in the Southwest and the first air-conditioned, high-rise hotel with elevators in the state. Today, guests are invited to enjoy Centrico, the hotel’s Mexican fusion restaurant, taste the imported Irish beer at the famous Seamus McCaffrey’s, and experience the best of stays, including an on-site old-fashioned barber. The historic Hotel San Carlos truly offers warm Phoenician hospitality reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Era.
The pool at Hotel San Carlos is closed for renovation until further notice.
Discover
- Discover the Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture and star-studded history of the Hotel San Carlos.
- See where stars such as Jean Harlow, Ingrid Bergman, Spencer Tracy, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart and others stayed during the Golden Age of Hollywood, as it was the first air-conditioned hotel in Phoenix, with the first hand-operated elevators in a high-rise hotel in the state.
- Discover Phoenix's "Downtown Diamond" district, which was frequented by actors Clark Gable and Mae West during their stay in the city.
Explore
- Walk through a collection of historic homes and buildings, history and science museums, and restaurants at the Heritage & Science Park of Historic Heritage Square.
- Visit the Arizona Capitol Museum. Located within Arizona's former capitol building, this fascinating museum features many exhibits and artifacts that chronicle the state's impressive history.
- Explore the Arizona Science Center. This stunning cultural institution features four floors of interactive science exhibits, as well as an active planetarium.
Experience
- Enjoy performances of the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Opera, and Ballet Arizona at Symphony Hall.
- See the expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present at the Phoenix Art Museum.
- Take in a performance at the Herberger Theater Center, a three stage live entertainment venue that seats 800 underneath its art gallery.
Taste
- Indulge in French and Vietnamese fusion cuisine at Hotel San Carlos's signature restaurant, Bonjour Vietnam.
- Stop by Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub and Restaurant for high-energy live music, classic bar food, and numerous Scotch and whiskey choices.
- Dine at Mi Amigo's Mexican Grill for renowned traditional Southwestern food since 1977.
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