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Carlton Hotel

2.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

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, Sunken Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero Lake Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Carlton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Vintage Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Vintage King

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

  • 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
  • Atascadero Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 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
  • ‪Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wild Fields Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

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.
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 13 2026 to April 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

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

Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s very authentic hotel but it’s going through renovations. We had to change our room because it’s was too noisy ice machine in the from of our door , We’ve got upgraded room but AC didn’t work to here . Extra blanket helped .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the prettiest place to stay while remodeling going on. Ice Machines are missing on the floors or non operating next floor down.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was very helpful with everything. Absolutely a wonderful place to stay and relax. Beautiful.....
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, SPARKS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel. It would have helped if the front desk informed us construction was going on at 7 am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Lobby was all dolled up for the holidays. Room was huge. Currently under construction in some areas but easily a high rating once they have their restaurant open
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
No bar no restaurants...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are doing some renovations but the place is Lovely !!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somkiet and Npak

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fraire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at one of my favorite hotels. Been staying here whenever I drive thru dating back 10+ years. The staff is always friendly and helpful. My room is always clean and bed is super comfortable. Recommended to all my friends as place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brice, Visalia

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We finally stayed at the Carlton, and really glad we did. There’s significant construction going on, but it’s always exciting when a hotel makes the decision to improve. It’s also been quite sometimes since I’ve been downtown in Atascadero, and it was exciting to see all of the local restaurants and shops during the holiday season. The first thing I noticed about the Carlton was how friendly all the staff were. Regardless of who was at the front desk, they were always greeting us with a smile and welcoming us in. Even though the rooms in this historic building have certainly been here for a while, they are delightful. The space is open, well appointed, and clean. The bathroom was huge and included a separate tower and soaking tub, with a private room for the toilet. The bed was comfortable, and used natural fiber, sheets, an absolute blessing when you’re traveling. If there’s one thing I can’t stand. It’s microfiber sheets that set off a lightning storm every time you get in. The Carlton remains a classy hotel, while still being approachable. I remarked to my wife that the pillow was likely the best I’ve slept on in any hotel, and that’s really saying something. There was significant renovation going on, and they don’t have a restaurant at this time, but it’s all on its way. The Carlton was a great value and my wife remarked how much she enjoyed staying here. Our dog enjoyed it equally and was happy to have a treat offered at the front desk. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the spacious rooms and the look of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

don

Liked: Cleanliness
Place is still under construction but it didn’t bother us. Clean and beautiful. Excellent staff and great coffeehouse connected. Beautiful vintage hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The front desk staff is almost none existent. Also there is supposed to be a restaurant inside but there was not. Asked for a 12pm checkout instead of 11am on a Sunday and they refused and said it be an additional $50.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and furnished well. I love the decor and aesthetics of the hotel, bed was extremely comfortable, place was quiet and right in the middle of downtown. There’s a cool outdoor brewery across the street, some small local cafes and food options. Place is currently renovating but didn’t affect us, was pretty quiet (we were there on a weekend)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, Simpsonville

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
This is an older hotel, but it still looks beautiful on the inside. It is currently being remodeled, so there’s construction going on. Pro is that the rooms are really large with large bathrooms. The staff were also very kind and helpful. Cons are that we didn’t have any heat in our room. The staff blamed the construction and they gave us portable heaters. Then our safe also didn’t work. Despite these few issues, I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff friendly, location great & walkable to many restaurants and shops, room was large and beds comfortable. Only opportunity for improvement was housekeeping services
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and spacious room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelbi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the jacuzzi tub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was an excellent stay. The bed was super cozy and the people were very friendly. The only reason I would give it less than "excellent" across the board was some maintenance issues. I wanted to utilize the "jacuzzi bath" but when filling it, the faucet is not line up properly. While it filled I walked into the living room, then when walking back the entire floor was covered in water. The faucet is not long enough to go into the tub without pouring onto the flat top part of the tub as well. The other thing is that the window cover (automatic but not plugged in and no plug in vicinity) was not functional. I didn't realize how visible I was until I went outside later, but the result was that I inadvertently was flashing the outside world when changing/showering in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025