Carlton Hotel

3.5 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area
Front of property - evening/night
View from room
Reception
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Atascadero

At Carlton Hotel you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Atascadero Lake Park and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Charles Paddock Zoo. Highlights at this Tuscan hotel include free self-parking, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The café, Back Porch Bakery & Cafe, is open for breakfast and lunch. Nectar and Noble is the hotel's own wine bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Atascadero hotel include Wild Horse Winery and Firestone Walker Brewing.

What's nearby

  • Sunken Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero Lake Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Charles Paddock Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Firestone Walker Brewing - 10 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪A-Town Diner - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Tuscan-style hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Carlton Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Atascadero hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 93 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Carlton Hotel offers 52 accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and a safe. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Microwaves, in-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Languages

English

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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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 20 to 50 for adults and USD 20 to 50 for children
  • 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)
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.00 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 to 50.00 for adults and USD 20.00 to 50.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carlton Hotel?

Carlton Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Carlton Hotel?

Yep, Carlton Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Carlton Hotel?

The closest beach to Carlton Hotel is Morro Strand State Beach (20.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Carlton Hotel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Vino + Therapy Studio is a short 1-minute walk away.

What makes Carlton Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours and a lounge bar, as well as Hot tubs and Jetted bath in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Carlton Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Carlton Hotel?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Carlton Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carlton Hotel?

No, Carlton Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carlton Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at the Carlton many times and we really enjoy it. This time it was a little different because they’re doing a renovation of the downstairs including their lobby area so things were not as clean and tidy as they usually are but we will be back because we love the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kseniya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was less that satisfactory. Stained Carpet, broken lamps, Cracked Sink
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Check before you stsy

We have stayed at this hotel twice before and loved it both times. The last time was a few years ago and it has not been maintained very well. Apparently Marriott just bought them and when we arrived, the entire lobby was masked off. There was no restaurant and the first two rooms we saw had filthy carpet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leilani

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school hotel close to everything in Atascadero.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice old hotel that is getting run down.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solidad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

The Carlton is an icon old hotel with some beautiful charm. Unfortunately, it needs refurbishing. Smelled damp amd musty, walls marked, and dirty. Our room the bathroom lights didnt work, missong curtains on the window. Sadly, the refrigerator was moldy, no shelving and the light blinking completely unusable. We were counting on being able to have a working refrigerator in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was satisfactory but not exceptional as I would expect from an upper end hotel. Toilet is old school, not comfort height, and flushing mechanism needs service or toilet runs constantly. Bath sink needs to be snaked as does not drain properly, fills while brushing teeth and takes a very long time to finally drain. Shower head needs to be cleaned/serviced as spray is all over the place. Carpets are dirty and need a good shampooing or replacement. Service charge for a bottle of water is outrageous and at room price should at minimum be free for the first couple bottles and/ or available at a vending machine for a reasonable price. As weather was inclement, rain/cool, the heating system appeared to be minimal if working at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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

Beautiful!

We loved it! The hotel is beautiful not to mention the room!! The rooms are spacious, clean, well stocked (water, coffee, wine-for a few, coffee is free) We had double doors to a very cute courtyard. Only thing I wasn't happy about was that their website states they have a restaurant, and it's no longer open. It wasn't a deal breaker tho, there are several restaurants near by. We'll definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

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

8/10 Good

Gary

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

A Nice Change

I've stayed here 2 or 3 times. I like to stay here when I want to stay at a nicer place. It's near the city hall, which has a big park. The room was very nice, but we couldn't find the remote for the TV. Didn't matter to us that much so we didn't call the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

Beautiful hotel in Atascadero downtown

The hotel is beautiful, right at downtown Atascadero and is very clean. The reason for our visit was the sensorio park, which is a little far (Paso Robles is closer). I’d definitely recommend the hotel the staff was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

RICHARD

Property is under construction and so there was a lot of construction noise. Additionally the bar advertised on Expedia is closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly. Rooms were spacious and clean. Great location near many restaurants & wine bars. Parking easy. Already planning our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Construction outside all night long on the street. Interior Construction started at 8 AM.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff..nice and was convenient to nearby services
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was perfect - rooms were huge, centrally located to shops and restaurants, lots of parking nearby, friendly staff and overall a perfect hotel for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Hotel Carlton Atascadero

What a lovely hotel! Staying at Hotel Carlton felt like being transported back in time to another era. Beautifully decorated room and furnishings. A perfect escape from reality. Definitely worth staying if traveling through the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther Joy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel. The front office staff were excellent and incredibly kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025