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San Carlos Hotel

4.0 of 5
150 East 50th Street, New York City, NY 10022 (Manhattan)
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San Carlos Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Fabulous staff (Thank you, Santos, Andy & others) , bright cheerful rooms & pleasant lobby. Wonderful beds. We ended up at the San Carlos after a poor experience at another hotel which was under construction. I had special accessibility needs due to a broken leg & the staff did all they could to make me comfortable. We had a suite... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I was in this hotel for a week. The room was very clean. We had a lot of space. The internet conection was excelent. The breakfast was really tasty. In the room there was a kitchenette. The hotel location is excelent, we were close to Central Park, 5th Av, and we were walking distance to Time Square and Columbus Circle.... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Absolutely wonderful stay for 5 nights - clean, recently updated rooms with top notch service and management. Very friendly staff who take the edge off of being in NYC. We were fortunate to stay in a suite - rooms are very large for NYC - flat screen tv's as well as kitchenette and all with modern, high quality furniture, carpeting... More

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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This is like a small suite. We were in Manhattan for 8 nights and this was a brilliant location (10mins to Central Park, 5 mins to 5th Ave shops, 15mins to Time Square) in a safe and pretty part of Midtown East close to gorgeous little restaurants, a great deli, laundromat and everything you could want. Tariff includes FREE WiFi,... More

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Berlin
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

I was there with my family one week before Christmas, the city was very full of tourists and the hotel prices very high. We decided for San Carlos Hotel first for its position, then because it was the only one offering breakfast included in price. The receptionist by checking in was very professional and gave us all information we could... More

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Sugar Land, Texas
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66 reviews 66 reviews
49 hotel reviews
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226 helpful votes 226 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

I am just wrapping up a four night stay and have to applaud the San Carlos for a great experience. I am in the one bedroom suite which was like having my own apartment. The entire staff was friendly and helpful, and I mean everybody. The location was great since not right in the heart of Times Square mayhem yet... More

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Worcester, MA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013 via mobile

We recently completed a four night stay at the San Carlos and found it to be a wonderful option for family travel to New York. The staff was welcoming and the rooms clean and well appointed. We stayed in a one bedroom suite (two queen beds and a pull-out couch) which worked very well for our family of five. While... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

This was our fourth stay at the San Carlos, and it is really the only place to stay. It is close to everything in Midtown, and one block from a Subway stop enroute to everywhere else. The staff is friendly, the rooms are airy and roomy and comfortable. Breakfast is included, the Wi-Fi is free, there are microwaves, coffee makers... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

I stayed for 3 nights from 3 April with my 2 daughters. Checking in was efficient and the room on the 8th floor was spacious with 2 comfortable and clean double beds,(pillows nice and soft). The bathroom was also clean and the shower hot and powerful. There was a TV, coffee/tea making facilities, mini-bar, fridge and free safe – WI-FI... More

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JanetM150, Director of Sales at San Carlos Hotel, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Thank you very much for selecting the San Carlos Hotel for your stay in New York. We appreciate your taking the time to comment and are grateful for your thorough and complimentary report. I just would like to take this opportunity to advise the correct current tax rate which is applicable to all NYC hotels: 8.875% State Tax, 5.875% City... More

Devon
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

This was our first time to the US and thanks to Tripadvisor we made a perfect choice. This hotel is in an excellent location. The rooms were big and comfortable. Breakfast was included and was a very good buffet arrangement. This hotel represents excellent value for money and we had no complaints. We would definitely stay here again.

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Continental breakfast(30)
  • Central park(14)
  • Great location(12)
  • Very clean(10)
  • Comfortable bed(10)
  • Rockefeller Center(7)
  • Bedroom suite(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Very good(3)
  • Parking garage(3)

Additional Information about San Carlos Hotel

Address: 150 East 50th Street, New York City, NY 10022
Region: United States > New York > New York City > Manhattan , Midtown
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#16 Family Hotels in New York City
#24 Luxury Hotels in New York City
#53 Business Hotels in New York City
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The San Carlos hotel is one of New York City's most elegant, charming, and stylishly sophisticated hotels. Located on New York's fashionable East Side, the San Carlos offers spacious accommodations, plush furnishings, and warm personable service. If you are looking to relax in a tranquil and contemporary setting, San Carlos is perfect for you. This truly is one of the best hotels Midtown New York has to offer. ... more   less 
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San Carlos Hotel New York
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