The Carlton Hotel, Atascadero, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422
  • Place, Vino + Therapy Studio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunken Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Loft, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Heritage Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King

  • Sleeps 3

Garden Balcony Two Queen, Guest Room, 2 Queen, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

Garden Patio Two Queen, Guest Room, 2 Queen, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

Garden Patio King, Guest Room, 1 King, Garden View, Patio

  • Sleeps 3

Garden Balcony King, Guest Room, 1 King, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

Guild Loft, Loft, 1 King

  • Sleeps 2

Arcadian Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King

  • Sleeps 3

Vintage King

  • Sleeps 2

Carlton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Courtyard Balcony Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Patio Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Balcony King

  • Sleeps 3

Classic King

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Vintage Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Patio King

  • Sleeps 3

Vintage King Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Atascadero

When you stay at The Carlton Hotel, Atascadero, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Atascadero, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo. .This hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Wild Horse Winery and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Firestone Walker Brewing.

What's nearby

  • Vino + Therapy Studio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunken Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caring Touch Massage Therapy - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Paso Robles Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wild Fields Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cielo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Carlton Hotel, Atascadero, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Carlton Hotel, Atascadero, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 52 accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and safes. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 52 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This Tuscan-style hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Atascadero? This hotel has 1001 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Back Porch Bakery & Cafe - This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Back Porch Bakery & Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (1,001 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Carlton Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel
Carlton Hotel Hotel
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Hotel Atascadero

The Carlton Hotel, Atascadero, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samnang Angie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, clean and just recently remodeled. The bed was comfortable, we had a great stay. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Issac

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

gordon, swanbridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place very retro cool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , new and clean lobby and rooms. Very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

The rooms were LOVELY and the renovations are in excellent taste. However, we were unprepared for how the ongoing renovations would affect our stay including having to move rooms twice (once because they couldn't control the heat and once because they sent us to an unserviced room) and having to walk through dirty hallways with plastic sheeting and the ceiling tiles along the floor. Construction noise began before 8am which was a bummer as my husband and I were on a very rare getaway from our kids and sleeping in would have been delightful. The customer service was polite but lacking- we were very kind and understanding about the inconveniences but were offered no compensation beyond a verbal apology. The restaurant does not currently exist which was a bummer, but the location is excellent and near multiple restaurants and tasting rooms (our favorites were Mr. Q for amazing latin food and Ruby Cellars tasting room). I think this will be a wonderful place to stay when the renovations are completed, but I would hold off in the meantime.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cherie, Fullerton

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ongoing renovation is producing incredibly lovely rooms. We loved our stay and especially our interactions with Luisa, at the counter. Coffee shop/ bakery next door is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were so nice and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennya

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lissa Moon

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel conflicted writing this because there’s great potential. Unfortunately, there were many problems. First off, they gave away our room. They then put us in a different, lesser, unfinished room without even offering a discount. It was Christmas Eve and we had nowhere to go. Lastly, there was a screaming crying infant both nights that prevented us from sleeping at all during our stay. We were actually super concerned for the baby because it lasted for 48 hours, and we were scared for the child. It was traumatic for our child to hear all night long. They then had to move us to an another room the third night cause, baby. The only room available was a king and so my husband had to sleep in a couch because he couldn’t fit in bed with our kids who were freaked out at that point. It was a nightmare. I am only giving a two for Angela, who was helpful and the location/design aesthetic which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Late check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, the room was beautiful and felt like a high end suite with the charm of a historic hotel. The construction was barely noticeable and there was no work being done during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice and comfortable. The rooms and bathrooms are both beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, charming hotel. Unfortunately no health center facilities despite what’s posted here, which is a big shame as that’s a big consideration when I travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

The Carlton has gone downhill since it was purchased a year or so ago. Although the bedding and pillows are comfortable and the staff is very friendly and helpful, I had to ask for the full size towels instead of the smaller “hair towels” (as they call them) for both my stays in August and this December. The new heating system doesn’t work properly so the room was still 74 degrees even after setting the heat at 65 for 24 hours. They were accommodating and let me change rooms after the first night. The tv remotes in both rooms needed new batteries. The closet light wouldn’t go off because there was too much space between the side of the door and the push bottom that should turn it off when the door is closed. The lighting in the remodeled rooms is very dim and hard to see at night. Especially as you enter the room and also in the bedroom area. The larger vintage king rooms where I normally stay no longer have a desk. The hairdryer in the room they switched me to was a cheap Conair (like from a drugstore) with a cord too short to stand in front of the mirror while drying my hair. There was no lamp on one of the nightstands in the second room. I shouldn’t mention the aesthetics/interior design, because it’s the only subjective comment I have and because someone might like it, but suffice to say it’s a little scary for my taste - pea green walls and ceiling, , lovely traditional bed with wallpaper behind it, but mixed with 1960’s era Jetson’s light fixtures.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025