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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.

Driving Directions

From the east and south
Heading west on I-10, take the 7th Street exit. Turn left and continue on 7th Street to Monroe (one block past the Van Buren street intersection). Turn right and continue on Monroe to Central. The Hotel San Carlos is on the northwest corner of Central and Monroe.

From the north and west
Heading south on I-17, take the I-10 East exit. Continue on I-10 east. Take the 7th Avenue exit and turn right onto 7th Avenue. Almost immediately after you have turned onto 7th Avenue, turn left onto Roosevelt. Continue on Roosevelt to 1st Avenue to Monroe. Turn left onto Monroe and continue on Monroe one block to Central. The Hotel San Carlos is on the northwest corner of Central and Monroe.

Hotel Address

202 North Central Avenue, Phoenix

Arizona, United States 85004


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