The WigwamvsHotel San Carlos
Both properties are rated highly by writers. Overall, The Wigwam scores slightly higher than Hotel San Carlos. The Wigwam comes in at 72 with positive reviews from 4 sources like Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
The Wigwam
300 East Wigwam Blvd
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"Located 20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix and more than twice that far from Scottsdale, this property... is one of the nation's premier golf resorts." Full review
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Request a room along the fairways.
Jetsetter
"When you stay at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, you'll be in the suburbs and within the vicinity of Luke Air Force Base and University of Phoenix Stadium. This 4-star resort is within..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The adobe-style casitas are trimmed with wood furnishings and finished with artistic touches, such as rustic pottery and colorful throw rugs, alongside Jacuzzis and private terraces." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
20.0
"The Wigwam wows in more ways than one. Guests say its friendly staff deserves the most praise while rooms are regularly described as comfortable and spacious." Full review
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No matter how you choose to spend your day, recent guests recommend kicking off the evening with a meal at one of the resort's restaurants: Red's Bar & Grill serves casual American cuisine, while Litchfield's specializes in farm-to-table fare.
Fodor's
"Built in 1918 as a retreat for executives of the Goodyear Company, the grand Wigwam Resort maintains its historical character while delivering a modern-day, first-class luxury experience." Full review
Frommer's
"Guest rooms are spacious and feature southwestern furniture and plush beds, and some units have fireplaces. The traditional-style golf courses here are the main attraction" Full review
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