Marriott's Canyon VillasvsHotel San Carlos
Both properties are endorsed by writers. On balance, Marriott's Canyon Villas is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel San Carlos. Marriott's Canyon Villas has a TripExpert Score of 70 with approval from 2 reviews such as Gayot, Zagat.
Marriott's Canyon Villas
5220 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054
From $263/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Part of the adjacent JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, these fully furnished villas in north Central Phoenix are time-share properties with many rentals available."
Zagat
4.7
""Lovely" guestrooms and exceptional, "spacious" one- and two-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens and private balconies help make for "a relaxing vacation"."
U.S. News & World Report
"You won't be starved for entertainment at Marriott's Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge: Along with multiple outdoor pools, this Marriott property also boasts a hiking trail and access to two..." Full review
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Past visitors suggest asking for a room with a view of the garden or golf course to avoid the noise that often drifts from the pool area.
Hotel San Carlos
202 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
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
"A yellow-brick downtown classic since 1928, the San Carlos is an historic anomaly in a region of spa resorts and golf haciendas."
Gayot
"Set in the Copper Square district of downtown Phoenix, this hotel is a reminder of a different era."
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
"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