Central Phoenix Hotel

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Independent
7.4 (177 reviews)
402 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, Arizona, 85003 , Phoenix , US
1-6022547247

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Facilities

24-hour front desk
Terrace
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Television in common areas
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Coin laundry on site
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location for budget travelers
Affordable price
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Unsafe neighborhood
Outdated property

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Many reviews mention unclean rooms and odors, indicating low cleanliness.
Service
8.8
Staff friendliness and politeness were praised consistently.
Location
7.8
Location was convenient but described as sketchy with some safety concerns.
Room Quality
6.8
Rooms were described as dated, with issues of cleanliness noted.
Amenities
6.3
Basic amenities available, but some complaints about their condition.
Value for Money
8.3
Generally seen as good value for a budget hotel.
Food and Beverage
7.7
No mentions of food and beverage, assigned target rating.
Overall Experience
7.7
Mixed reviews indicate a fair overall experience for the price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:52

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Central Phoenix Hotel, where a prime location meets modern amenities.

Breathtaking Views
Admire stunning views from our spacious terrace, the ideal spot to unwind after a day of exploration.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy flat-screen televisions, complimentary internet, and well-equipped rooms complete with refrigerators and microwaves, ensuring all your needs are met right where you stay.

Prime Location
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, our hotel is steps away from popular attractions like Arizona Financial Theatre and Footprint Center, placing you right in the city's vibrant energy.

Don’t miss your chance to experience all that Central Phoenix Hotel has to offer – book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PHX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 177 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 7.8
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 6.3
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Joshua
10
Pros:

Great hotek if going ti any of the nearby venues especial to Arizona Financial Theater. Love this hotel and its locations.....its not the Ritz you get what you pay for, however if not expecting extravagance then this is the place.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Juan
10
Pros:

Great experience

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Bradley
10
Pros:

Nice and comfortable room. The shower is very small. But its perfect for a place to sleep. The sign out front says continental breakfast, but there is no breakfast of any kind.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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CHRISTIAN
6
Pros:

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2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Shannon
8
Basic but worked
Pros:

Clean room. Very basic. Stiff bed. Not a very good area but worked just fine after the concert. Would stay again.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Hailee
4
Pros:

Honestly, the room was quite filthy, you can definitely tell they do not have an actual housekeeper, and they probably go in the rooms themselves to clean up. Walls, doors, floors, just everything was caked in gunk and filth.
Their sign claims free HBO, yet we did not have a working TV at all. We would turn it on, and it said no signal, the remote buttons were not responding at all, and when it did let us go through the inputs, none of them had a single anything. Just said no single on all of them. So no tv all night and honestly a pretty disgusting room cleanliness wise. Tons and tons of obvious drug deals going on in the rooms surrounding. Didn’t feel very safe, and just overall would never come here again.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Teri
2
Pros:

The lock worked. Everything else was horrible.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Raymond
2
Pros:

Hotel.com actively participated in price gauging for the Charlie Kirk memorial!

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Bill • partner
8
Pros:

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2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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claudia
8
Pros:

I stay only one night

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
R
Robert
10
Pros:

Aesome

2025-09-24 • via Nuitee
D
Darby
6
Pros:

It’s a cheap room that does the trick when you need a roof over your

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Scott
4
Pros:

Weekend parking is limited. Kind of walkable to convention area and stadiums

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarahummingbird • friends
10
Pros:

The area felt a bit unsafe but the hotel itself was safe and very comfortable. The front desk lady was so nice and I enjoyed my stay very much

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Archi
10
Pros:

Very good hospitality by the staff, very clean place, highly recommended for those who have a quick trip to Phoenix downtown as it is well connected to all routes and the airport.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrea
8
Pros:

The room was clean and neat. The front desk was efficient and kind. For the price, this stay was better than expected. If someone is looking to experience downtown Phoenix, this hotel is right there.

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jason
6
Pros:

Kinda sketchy neighborhood but for price it was ok.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jessica
4
Pros:

First gave me a room that was already occupied. Then had to wait for another room
Entire place smelled of cigarettes. Very dirty and nosy!

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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MICHAEL
6
Pros:

I needed a cheap place to sleep and that's all I got. Marijuana smells in the hallways urine smell in the bathroom. No kind of lobby. No kind of service. Overall I would give it 2.5 stars. At least the sheets appeared to be clean.

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Very bad Hotel and Area.
Pros:

The experience wasn't that great. Lots of vagrants and homeless in the area.

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee