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Hotel San Carlos vs Hotel Valley Ho

Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Valley Ho is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel San Carlos. Hotel Valley Ho comes in at 86 with recommendations from 10 reviewers such as Frommer's, concierge.com and Travel + Leisure.

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
Hotel Valley Ho
Hotel Valley Ho
8 / 10
6850 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $247 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Hotel Valley Ho nails it on many levels: It's within walking distance of Old Town Scottsdale, and it has quality service, decor, and food."
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Choose between Cafe ZuZu, a comfort-food diner, and the legendary Trader Vic's, a Polynesian restaurant.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Historic midcentury modern hotel with a party-centric pool scene and splurge-worthy spa." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This Scottsdale hot-spot hotel was recently restored to its former '50s fabulousness, and the rooms don't disappoint with retro furnishings and styling." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"An institution in Scottsdale since it opened in 1956, the Valley Ho exudes a retro charm that draws the young and the hip." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"For those who didn't get the memo, this is Scottsdale's go-to girl for fun and fashion, a fabulous midcentury landmark with a disproportionate slice of social cachet." Full review
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