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Hotel San Carlos vs Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel San Carlos and Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton are both endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel San Carlos. Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton is ranked #19 in Phoenix with approval from 8 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

Hotel San Carlos
Hotel San Carlos
7 / 10
202 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
From $95 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"To appreciate this historic very central 1920s hotel, you have to be the kind of traveller who positively prefers an old fashioned, frazzled and often noisy downtown hotel."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A yellow-brick downtown classic since 1928, the San Carlos is an historic anomaly in a region of spa resorts and golf haciendas."
Gayot Gayot
"Set in the Copper Square district of downtown Phoenix, this hotel is a reminder of a different era."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This historic hotel is full of character and charm. Despite some small rooms, it's priced right and filled with nostalgia."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A historic property in the heart of downtown Phoenix, this 1928 gem sports smallish but clean rooms, friendly staff and lots of old-school charm." Full review
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
8 / 10
34631 North Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377
From $254 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The adobe buildings blend unobtrusively into the desert, and the two golf courses epitomize the desert golf course experience." Full review
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For the best views, ask for one of the second-floor units.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The red boulders are just part of the allure of this world class resort, a mecca for spa, golf and tennis lovers just northeast of Phoenix."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Tensions evaporate the moment you arrive at this desert oasis that blends nearly imperceptibly into a landscape of natural rock formations." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"As luxurious as any resort in the Scottsdale area, it's also where guests are most likely to feel they are truly in the desert." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located just off Scottsdale Road, this deluxe standout is one of the more unique hotels in and around Phoenix, and finding a brand fit has been something of a chore." Full review
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Families have a variety of suites and connecting rooms to choose from.
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