The Carlton Hotel

Central Coast history, high hospitality 

Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, The Carlton opened in 1929 as an upscale overnight. In its glory days, the property welcomed many famous visitors--Jack Benny, Bette Davis to name a couple. Fully revived by 2005, The Carlton continues to boast a blend of Roaring '20s furnishings and 21st-century amenities.

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If California-royal is a thing, The Carlton is it

What it's like

Rooms, with high ceilings and period furniture, are widespread and come with loads of extras: high thread-count bedding, brass fixtures, oversize whirlpool tubs, in-room refrigerators, and light-up shaving mirrors. Friendly staff will direct you to nearby wine country, pristine beaches, and quiet country roads.

Independent spirit

Quiet and peaceful, a local fixture 

Small touches

The Carlton Hotel pairs business with pleasure--indoor and outdoor meeting venues for executive board meetings to sales conferences, training seminars to product presentations. Attentive and experienced hoteliers handle every detail, providing a super personalized event experience.

Eat and drink

The Carlton boasts two local favorite dining options. A from-scratch bakery and café called Back Porch Bakery which offers everything from sconces to salads.  The Nautical Cowboy is an elegant space for a casual meal with a lively bar and an extensive wine list. It's the perfect place for locals and guests to mix and mingle over dinner and drinks.
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Rooms & Rates

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Location

The Carlton Hotel is located in San Luis Obispo County, California. 
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Amenities

Guest Services

  • Concierge
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly accommodations, limited number on-site
  • Parking

Eat & Drink

  • Coffee station in lobby
  • Back Porch Bakery & Cafe 
  • The Nautical Cowboy

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness center

Business Services

  • Business center with Internet-equipped workstation, printer and fax

Meetings & Events

  • Event and banquet space

In-room amenities

  • Air conditioned
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathtub
  • Cable TV
  • Coffeemaker
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Cribs available
  • Free newspaper
  • Hairdryer
  • High speed internet
  • Iron / ironing board
  • Microwave
  • Personal refrigerator
  • Radio
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Turndown service
  • TV / TV remote control
  • 400-thread count Bellino Italian bedding

Cancellation policy

72 hours prior to arrival
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Meetings + Events

The Carlton Hotel specializes in pairing business and pleasure with flawless attention to detail. From executive board meetings to sales conferences, training seminars or product presentations, we ensure an impressive, impeccably planned gathering in our stunning venue space. By hosting your meeting or conference at the historic, independently owned Carlton Hotel, you will be providing your attendees with a fully personalized experience that chain hotels simply can’t deliver.

 

Room Size Dimensions Banquet Reception U-shape Theater Classroom Conference
Courtyard 1500 - 100 100 - 100 - -
The Ambrosia Room 1000 - 80 80 24 80 36 22
The Divine Fine Dining Room 800 - 50 50 24 50 32 22
The Restaurant & Lounge 4212 - 120 120 - - - -

 

4 meeting rooms | 7512 sqft | 52 guestrooms

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