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Hotel San Carlos - San Carlos

2.5 of 5
26 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070 (Formerly Days Inn)
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Hotel San Carlos - San Carlos
Ranked #4 of 6 hotels in San Carlos
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Seattle, Washington
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We were looking for something under $100/night, and near San Mateo, but away from the airport (SFO). Hotel San Carlos fit the bill and the budget. The rooms were spacious and clean. There's a refrigerator (with freezer) and microwave oven in the room, along with a large flatscreen TV. There's wifi on the property for no additional cost. There is... More

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Hanford, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We were looking for something close to Atherton/Menlo Park and this seemed to fit our budget. Nice looking hotel from website, but you could tell it was an older establishment. Exterior has been renovated and painted, looked very nice. You could tell the interior had been renovated within a few years ago. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Minor cosmetic problems... More

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Sacramento CA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

While not the height of luxury, for the price I was very pleased. The place was clean (almost too clean, when we arrived it really smelled of cleaner), there was plenty of parking, and check in was efficient and friendly. Up-Sides: Room appeared freshly redecorated, there was plenty of parking, the price was right. There was little to no traffic... More

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Denver, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

There's a reason this hotel is ranked at the bottom the list. And this is why: I made a reservation but then had to cancel. I spoke with the manager; Andy Patal, and asked him to cancel the reservation. He directed me to the website where I went through the process of cancelling the reservation. BUT MY CREDIT CARD GOT... More

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Dilip Dahya, Manager at Hotel San Carlos - San Carlos, responded to this review
11 August 2011

We regret to read about your recent experience with reservation at Hotel San Carlos. But when you called we checked the reservation status in our system and it was active reservation and we have sent you and welcome e-mail prior to your arrival and yet the reservation was not cancelled. When you make a reservation you get the cancellation policy... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

My wife and I spent a couple of nights at the Hotel San Carlos as we transitioned from downtown San Francisco to Las Vegas as the hotel we usually stay in Millbrae was fully booked. The rooms at the Hotel San Carlos are pretty spacious, clean and comfortable. Very good value for the money. The parking is free and adequate... More

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Sequim, WA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

We stayed recently while visiting family. We wanted something close to family, but didn't want to pay a lot for just a room, nor did we want to pay less and have a lot of noise and dirty conditions. What we got was a clean and comfortable room and for what we considered a great price! The only noise was... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2011

My wife and I stayed here on a weekend trip to the Bay Area. The property was given a cosmetic update in the last few years. It is an older hotel compared with the new chain types, but overall was in decent conditionl. The front desk staff was very friendly and efficient. The room was small, but had all the... More

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Fresno, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Walked in and walked out of our room immediately due to SMELL. Tiny, dirty rooms with bedbugs. Demanded our money back and the manager REFUSED. I have never dealt with anything like this before, and I've stayed in some real dives. Went to a chain hotel one block away and got a nice clean room twice the size for almost... More

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Dilip Dahya, Manager at Hotel San Carlos - San Carlos, responded to this review
24 May 2011

Dear Guest We are shocked that you feel that we have bed bugs. The day you checked in was the day that our regular monthly pest control company comes and sprays the rooms and exterior of the property for house hold pests. So we were shocked to read your comment on Tripadvisor. We take bed bugs and other pest very... More

Ramona, California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Stay Away!! We found LIVE BEDBUGS at this hotel. Staff would not compensate us and only would change our room. Breakfast was stale and no seating. Save your money and go somewhere else.

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California
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2011

I have stayed at this hotel several times and hope to continue doing so, as my needs dictate. The manager was flexible and accomodating, giving me a late checkout when I needed it. The room rates are very reasonable for the area and for the quality of the hotel. The rooms are comfortable and clean. I really like this hotel... More

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  • Days Inn San Carlos
  • San Carlos Days Inn
Address: 26 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070 (Formerly Days Inn)
Price range (per night):* INR4,873 - 8,514

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