Carlton Hotel

2.0 star property

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Interior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Property grounds
Hallway
Breakfast meal

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422
  • Place, Atascadero City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Charles Paddock Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Balcony Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Classic King

  • Sleeps 3

Courtyard Patio King

  • Sleeps 3

Vintage King Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Balcony King

  • Sleeps 3

Carlton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Vintage Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Vintage King

  • Sleeps 2

Courtyard Patio Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Atascadero

When you stay at Carlton 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

  • Atascadero City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero Lake Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Charles Paddock Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Atascadero State Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Firestone Walker Brewing - 8 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bramble Pie Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Tuscan-style hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Carlton 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
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.
Nectar and Noble - Onsite wine bar. Happy hour is offered.
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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Back Porch Bakery & Cafe
  • Nectar and Noble

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

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
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

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

Reviews

Carlton Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Telesforo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We were not told that they were in the process of renovations. While we would have stayed regardless, we walked into the room and it had bed, nightstands, a desk and a TV. The normal furniture we expected left a lot of open space and we had to request a second luggage stand to keep the 2nd suitcase off the floor. Also, not sure the new renovations match the character of the building. We will stay again because it is close to family and the best in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique, classic hotel. Renovations underway but didn't really impact our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Room was clean for the most part. Found an empty chip bag under the bed. I was expecting for bar and restaurant to be open. Closed for remodeling. Also no Lobby Coffee available besides Kcup machine in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maxim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My reservation was cancelled by hotel 4h before checkin. Unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Bed was creaky! Pillows flattened with head weight. There was no bed skirt to hide the worn-looking box springs (king bed). There was a tear on the curtain, curtains did not fully come together to block lights at night and then sunlight in the early morning.
Green!
No bed skirt!
Tear in curtain.
Worn/dirty seat & ottoman.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel that brought you back 50 years to a slower more gentle time.
View from the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

NAOMI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franziska

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
They are currently under construction. Room was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Got there and everything seemed okay at first. Just took a shower and on top of fighting a cockroach in the shower, the fire alarm went off for two hours. Then the fix for the fire alarm? Stuff toilet paper in it while it was hanging from the ceiling. The first lady told us we will get the room for free and then proceeded only to get a discount after talking with the manager. Not okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful renovation (still under way in some areas of the hotel). Very friendly staff. Very pretty and quaint downtown area of Atascadero. Delicious mushroom burgers at Sylvester’s a few doors down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa M

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. AC didnt blow very strong. No breakfast. Staff was friendly. Nice dive bar across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Live the historic building!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadinne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, checking in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is undergoing a major renovation. The new owners are bringing up to Current day expectations. The building and interior architecture is amazing if you like historic buildings. The rooms are very spacious and looks like they will be very nicely decorated upon completion. Highly recommend the bakery next-door attached to the hotel for a quick breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay !

I had a great time at the “Carlton Hotel”. Great location for everything you may need. They were having a re-model, but it didn’t put a negative to my stay. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great beds, quiet, AMAZING STAFF!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was historic annd would've been better if renovations weren't going on during the stay. Breakfast wasn't complimentary nor at Hotel but 2 doors down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025