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Experience luxury at The Carlton Hotel in Atascadero, CA. Book your stay now for the ultimate California getaway!

The Carlton Hotel Atascadero
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Boutique property with vintage charm offers a relaxing stay in the heart of Atascadero

What You Get

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  • Stay for two in a standard run of house king or double-queen room

$15 Daily Resort Fee Includes

  • Parking
  • WiFi

Property at a Glance: The Carlton Hotel Atascadero

Established in 1929, the hotel is an iconic landmark of Atascadero. The hotel's vintage charm has been preserved with modern conveniences and sophisticated furnishings, including custom ironwork and local art. Carlton is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding wine country or for a trip to the coast.

  • Bakery & Cafe: grab a coffee or an artisanal baked good to start the day off right.
  • Vintage charm: the hotel's furnishings have been carefully sourced to restore it to its former glory.
  • Pet-friendly policy: take up to two furry friends with you (fees apply).
  • Stay connected: stream, chat, and share photos with ease thanks to the high-speed WiFi.

San Luis Obispo, California: Historic City Close to Hiking and the Pacific Coast

Founded in 1772 as a mission community, San Luis Obispo is one of the oldest towns in California. Nicknamed “SLO,” its centerpiece is Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, which was the original mission of the city. The mission has been completely restored since, and it now houses a museum. Nearby, you can wander through posh boutique shops and dine at upscale restaurants. One of the town's quirkiest—and grossest—attractions is Bubble Gum Alley, where locals and visitors have been sticking their chewed gum since about 1960. Over the years, the ritual has created a mosaic-like public artwork that's at once beautiful and grotesque.

San Luis Obispo is almost perpetually sunny, with more than 300 rain-free days every year. The city is bisected by a string of hills known as the Nine Sisters, and six of these are open for climbing, hiking, and mountain biking. With the Pacific coastline and beaches 10 miles away, many visitors flock to the area to go windsurfing, kayaking, surfing, and kiteboarding. Also nearby is the resort town of Avila Beach, famous for its hot mineral springs.

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • WiFi (included in resort fee)
  • Parking (included in resort fee)
  • In-room coffeemaker, microwave, and minibar
  • Pet-friendly ($35 per dog per night)

Room Details

Standard Run of House King or Double-Queen Room

  • One king bed or two queen beds
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 3 (king), 5 (two queens)

Hotel Policies

  • Check in: 4 p.m.
  • Check out: 11 a.m.
  • $15 resort fee includes:
    • Parking
    • WiFi
  • Parking: included in resort fee.
  • Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
  • Pet policy: up to two dogs may be added for an additional $35 per dog per night.
  • Accessibility: please contact property for handicap accessibility requests or options.
  • Room upgrades: upgrades may be available during booking or at check-in for an additional cost.

Getting There

  • Nearest airports: County Airport (SBP; 18 mi) and Denver International Airport (SMX; 42 mi)

  • Cab fare: about $65 from SBP, including a 15% tip

  • Distance from San Francisco: about 215 miles

  • Distance from LA: about 209 miles

Need to know info

  • 72-hour cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
  • No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
  • Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
  • No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
  • Must be 18+ to check in
  • Credit card required at check-in
  • $15 daily resort fee paid at check-in
  • Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability
  • Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
  • Final price at checkout may include an additional Groupon service fee, which Groupon retains as compensation for facilitating your reservation; this fee will not exceed 6% of the nightly cost of the reservation
  • For all hotel/lodgings in California booked more than 72 hours in advance, purchasers will have 24 hours after the reservation is confirmed to request a refund.
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About The Carlton Hotel Atascadero

Customer Reviews

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gaylem723
|1 review
Rude staff.. WIFI was out. Toilet in private bathroom broken. NO help. Wifi was out the entire stay. In the morning, the toilet stopped working. I called the front desk. Was told, no maintenance for two more days. When I asked what to use for a toilet, was told there was one in the lobby. When I left I asked the front desk person for a discount on my stay for no WIFI and no toilet in the morning. She not only said she couldn't help me, she was extremely rude. She gave me the manager's card. I called twice, and emailed once. NO response. This is a nice building but terrible service and rude staff.
alonig1
|1 review
Melanie Brock - Rude customer Service. My experience at this hotel was absolutely terrible. Upon arrival, I checked in, got my room key, and headed up to discover that my room was right next to a noisy highway. Since I'm sensitive to noise, I immediately went to the lobby to request a quieter room. While Cole at the front desk seemed willing to help, the supervisor, Melanie Brock , rudely refused and bluntly told me, "That's your room, and that's that." She showed zero concern when I explained my situation. To make matters worse, Melanie Brock handed me her card along with her manager’s contact information as if that would solve anything. When I called her manager, Jeffery Lemus, his response was even more absurd: he explained how the highway was designed to be "quiet." Seriously? Melanie's attitude was beyond rude, and when I asked for a refund since I couldn't stay in the room, they flat-out refused. So, I ended up paying for a room I couldn’t use. It’s clear that some people in this hotel have no business being in the service industry. Avoid this place at all costs!
Peter R
|1 review
Yes, on this one. The hotel is very nice dark wood and marble, book case and fireplace in the lobby. The room was really much more than I expected at this price. The only problem was the wifi hook-up. I had to get help several times before we got it working. Otherwise I'll go back for sure. The bakery next door had great pastry. I missed out on the hotel restaurant , open from 4-7 or something. But it looked nice.
Kflanigan
|1 review
It was mostly fine The tub was really nice. The room had a weird odor and was tiny. We had interested experiences with the concierge, one young man was really nice and conversational. The young woman was the absolute opposite! Yikes. Im not sure what I did to make her treat me like this but wow. There was a dance or prom while we were there, which was fine but a heads up would have been great so we could have prepared for the noise. It was a bit disappointing because we’d been recommended by several people to stay here for our anniversary.
Jacob G
|1 review
Terrible experience on our wedding night We’re so disappointed with our stay at the Carlton. We booked this hotel the night of our wedding to come back to. We got in late around 10:30pm and upon arriving were escorted to our room by the front desk staff (which seemed very nice). He opened the door for us and let us into the room and there was literally someone sleeping in the bed! We were then rushed back downstairs (my wife in her wedding dress and me in my suit) while we waited 30mins for them to find us a room. They eventually found us a suite which was the only room that hadn’t been occupied and it was only available because the tub had overflowed and had dirt and water in it. I’ve tried to reach out to management and no one has gotten back to me! Terrible.

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