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Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Property class: 2

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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and potted plants.
A Sloth Inn sign with a stone pillar and blue bollards, a parking lot with cars, and a building with a grey awning.
A reception area with a desk, chairs, a window, and a display rack.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A sign for the SLO Inn with a stone base and blue background.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $75
$66 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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950 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, wooden dresser, flat-screen TV, and wall-mounted lamps.

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a single bed, a second bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a door with a security lock.

Suite, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Accessible)

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Centrally located in San Luis Obispo, Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo is within a 15-minute walk of Adventist Health Sierra Vista and Fremont Theater. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bubblegum Alley.
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What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 2 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel SLO - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 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

  • Built in 1989
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Cash App
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Slo Luis Obispo Luis Obispo
Downtown SLO Inn San Luis Obispo
Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo Motel
Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo
Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo Motel San Luis Obispo
SLO Inn San Luis Obispo
SLO San Luis Obispo

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 823 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good staff great parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

PHILLIP

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
price was great for location, rooms were nice and clean, staff was very friendly. Out side of hotel buildling looks old
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Disliked: Amenities
It was decent for the price. Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness
Fair for the price. Good location !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, safe, and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
A great choice for a low budget hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good room but basic. Very expensive but it was a car show weekend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean, quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Saved money staying here & it was Comfortable & a Bargain doing so. Best Wishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly felt very clean and the bedding was very comfortable. Good value and location. The bathroom seemed recently renovated, but the shower did not get hot! You will be shivering and taking the fastest shower ever.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It had all, microwave, iron and coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

It was just really run down and the bed was horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aldino

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes ac was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

logan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t feel clean, bed was not comfortable, and the shower leaked water all over the bathroom. SLO needs more cheap hotel options so I want this place to succeed, but they’ve gotta put some care into it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aur conditioner worked well and the room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches. That's all I'm saying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very helpful and considerate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room everything worked very decent for there pricing i would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyle

Disliked: Amenities
air conditioning sucks, scenics are more like a painted delusion , interesting blind on the window, though, this time I found out that a bacon & egg plate at cowgirl cafe nearby is a better quality bargain than Louisa's Place downtown
Inside view of pull down window blind
Cowgirl Cafe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Estella

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Cons: Unfortunately I forgot to pack shampoo and body soap and the dispensers in the hotel were empty. The AC made a weird noise all night sounded like someone shuffling through trash. Made it hard to sleep. Pros: Unit was clean, area was quiet and close to freeway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nishanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious, clean, comfortable, and affordable. It's also in close proximity to both Cal Poly and Downtown. Also, the hotel manager was accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025