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San Carlos Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Located close to St. Patrick's Cathedral and Grand Central Terminal, San Carlos Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Spice Symphony, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

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Showing 22 of 22 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(92 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Oversized Room and Spacious Sitting area with Sofa Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Oversized Room and Spacious Sitting area with Sofa Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Junior Suite, 1 King Bed: Oversized Room and Spacious Sitting area with Sofa Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Junior Suite, 1 King Bed: Oversized Room and Spacious Sitting area with Sofa Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Elite Suite,1 Queen Bed, One-bedroom Apartment with Separate but adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Elite Suite,1 Queen Bed, One-bedroom Apartment with Separate but adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Elite Suite, 1 King Bed, One-bedroom Apartment with Separate but adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Elite Suite, 1 King Bed, One-bedroom Apartment with Separate but adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Elite Suite, 2 Queen Beds, One-bedroom Apartment with Separate adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed

Elite Suite, 2 Queen Beds, One-bedroom Apartment with Separate adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Elite Suite, 2 Queen Beds, One-bedroom Apartment with Separate adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Room ADA

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe King Room ADA

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Elite One Bedroom Suite King

Living area | 42-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Elite One Bedroom Suite King

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Premier Suite With King Bed - One Full Bath in Bedroom and a Half Bath in Living Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Suite With King Bed - One Full Bath in Bedroom and a Half Bath in Living Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite with Queen Bed - One Full Bath in Bedroom and a Half Bath in Living Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Suite with Queen Bed - One Full Bath in Bedroom and a Half Bath in Living Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Elite Suite,1 Queen,1 bedroom Apartment,Separate adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed, Accessible/ADA

Elite Suite,1 Queen,1 bedroom Apartment,Separate adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed, Accessible/ADA | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Elite Suite,1 Queen,1 bedroom Apartment,Separate adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed, Accessible/ADA

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Queen room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Elite Two Queen One Bedroom Suite

Living area | 42-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Elite Two Queen One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for Executive Junior Suite-King

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Junior Suite-King

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Executive Junior Suite – Queen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Junior Suite – Queen

  • Sleeps 2

Guestroom - 4-Person Occupancy

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room Ada

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Elite One Bedroom Suite Queen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Elite One Bedroom Suite Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
150 E 50th St, New York, NY, 10022

What's nearby

  • St. Patrick's Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Times Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • 51 St. Station - 2 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 9 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ess-a-Bagel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosemary’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New York Luncheonette - ‬2 min walk

About this property

San Carlos Hotel

Luxury hotel near St. Patrick's Cathedral
Located close to Grand Central Terminal and Bloomingdale's, San Carlos Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Spice Symphony, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Multilingual staff, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 147 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (USD 60 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Spice Symphony

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 18 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 40.17 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room safe

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 60 per night (0.2 mi away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees apply for parcel deliveries. The hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged goods.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Carlos Hotel
San Carlos Hotel
San Carlos Hotel New York
San Carlos New York
San Carlos New York City
San Carlos
Hotel San Carlos
San Carlos Hotel Hotel
San Carlos Hotel New York
San Carlos Hotel Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Is San Carlos Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at San Carlos Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at San Carlos Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is San Carlos Hotel located?

Located in Manhattan, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center. Bloomingdale's and United Nations Headquarters are also within 15 minutes. 51 St. Station and Lexington Av.-53 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

San Carlos Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1297 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1685 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice hotel the ubication is super
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option in midtown
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect base for family trip to NY, hotel was in great location for subway and walking to places to eat. Hotel was also spotless.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, bellman helpful and courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and spotlessly clean. Staff always very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
San Carlos Hotel is a fantastic property in a great location. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful and was a great change of pace to the usual chain experience. We visited with 3 kids under 6 years old and the 2 room suite was perfect to fit everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Very nice place, close to everything. Clean, great staff, comfortable with large rooms. The gym was perfect. We will stay here again for sure. No restaurant, but it’s fine because there is so much around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the San Carlos was so friendly and helpful, from restaurant to laundry options. The location is great, with many subway stations around the corner, good dining nearby, but also very walkable to the center of Midtown. Loved our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great location. Friendly, helpful and responsive staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip Jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great service here. The staff were accommodating and super friendly. The hotel although older makes up for it in sizable spacious rooms. Cleaning ladies were amazing. Would highly recommend this place for our future stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and common areas. Rooms a bit dated, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb Staff, nice room. I stayed in 2 different rooms, one in back, very quiet (a bit dark, but okay for me). One in the front, less quiet, but bigger, more light.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

maude

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great NY hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The San Carlos is a wonderful place to stay in New York. Great location as you are mid-town. The room was very spacious with two separate rooms do plenty of space. Along with a small kitchenette with fridge, coffee machine the room was well equipped. All staff were excellent and vet friendly. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price! Would stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ho-Kwon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone on staff was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Awesome all the way around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loads of food options less than 50 yards from the hotel,The room was spotless and cleaned every day,Also the bonus was how close it was to the subway after a hard day off touring the city it was a great to have the subway so close,Also I have stayed in New York before and all you could hear was sirens and noise not the San Carlos never expected how quiet it would be,I cannot recommend this hotel enough
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facility itself is clean, without frills. Must be close to a fire station or police station because sirens all day and night. Didn't keep me awake though. Would definitely book there again if rates are competitive. No complains.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the San Carlos before and were thrilled it was available for this trip to NYC. The staff are always so friendly, the rooms large for city standards and the location can’t be beat for all NYC activities. The beds are so comfortable and the bedding really nice. Somehow we have always gotten upgraded to a room with a kitchenette and good coffee and coffee maker provided. We will always try to stay here on future travels to NYC.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in my next trip I will choose San Carlos again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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