About this property
Located 5 minutes' drive from Charles Paddock Zoo, this historic Atascadero hotel features an Italian-tiled courtyard with a fountain and an on-site gym. All guest rooms include cable TV. The rooms at Carlton Hotel feature a marble spa bath. Toiletries and bathrobes are included. Featuring luxury linens, the comfortably furnished rooms provide tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. The property has an on-site artisanal bakery and an on-site steak and seafood restaurant. The surrounding area includes restaurants, shopping and art galleries. Chalk Mountain Golf Course is 6 minutes' drive from the hotel. San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay are within 20 minutes' drive away. Pismo Beach is 30 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness centre
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christiane
Germany
“This is an exceptional hotel, quite old fashioned but in a wonderful, luxery way. You have every modern comfort but in an individual setting seldom to be seen. We simply loved it. Hopefully, the hotel won't change too much with a new proprietor.” - Jan
United States
“Love the historic building and furnishings. Rooms are large and confortable. Love the bathrooms and interior courtyard. Atascadero is a good location for wine tasting, golfing, and other activities around SLO. or Paso Robles or the coast. The...” - Johnson
United States
“I liked the location and was surprised at the size of the room and overall quality of the hotel.” - Kelly
United States
“The bed was extremely comfortable, the bathroom was beyond spacious and clean The decor was over the top Tuscan style. Walking distance to a nice park and restaurants” - Patrick
France
“Good location. Very warm welcoming : thank you to Anastasia ! Great room, good bed. Very nice historic building.” - Haruka
Japan
“歴史あるホテルをリノベーションしたようなお部屋で、重厚感のある家具や、ジャグジーバスもあり、リッチな感じだった。 ベッドや水回りは清潔だった。” - Venegas
United States
“Very nice and clean, renovations still taking place but the room was very nice, and there is a bathtub/hot tub in the bathroom.” - John
United States
“This is a beautiful hotel that is not only at the center of Atascadero’s downtown, it defines what the city’s downtown wants to become. The staff is great, too!” - Henze
United States
“Location was great. They accommodated an early check in.” - Larry
United States
“Roomy, clean, quiet, moderately well appointed, great decor, nice location, many nearby restaurants, very knowledgeable and friendly staff, etc.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Back Porch Bakery and Cafe
- CuisineAmerican • French
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.