Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $90
$79 nightly
$90 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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345 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(158 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo, a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 8 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. .This motel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Pismo State Beach and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Pismo Beach Pier.

What's nearby

  • San Luis Obispo Children's Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 6 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Street Market & Deli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kreuzberg Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Slo BBQ Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McCarthy's Irish Pub - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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Avenue Inn
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Avenue Luis Obispo Luis Obispo
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Motel
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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 901 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1382 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place to stay close to restaurants and much other things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very clean and nice area to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff; safe location; good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here! We love the location, clean and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful staff, great location for easy access to downtown!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really nice, comfortable, well appointed, excellent value hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was well maintained, clean and perfectly located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly area, location is good for convenience. Amenities provided. Comfy beds. Very great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super conveniently located, beds are very comfortable and showers are absolutely great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love this place! Very friendly staff. Clean. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel convenient to downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place to stay in SLO. Reasonable priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here frequently when in town because it’s always clean and comfortable and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room and good facility for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, air conditioning and easy access to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it close to down town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This motel is all very clean and updated. It is located in a great place at the end of town and so is easily walkable to shopping and eating. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for having us. Location was amazing and the room so cute and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, quiet and, best of all, spacious! The gas station across the street and great inexpensive coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026