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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$90
$79 nightly
$90 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

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)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 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 13 minutes from Pismo Beach Pier. .This motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Emerson Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Ah Louis Store - 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
  • ‪Shake Shake Fresh Noodle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kreuzberg Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nautical Bean - ‬6 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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 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
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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. 779 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1184 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The motel is decent but the beds are rock hard. Price is right but my back suffered.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and the staff was awesome and reservation folks were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

kim

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It did the job which was just sleeping & leaving early the next morning but would not pick it again. Room seemed clean enough but very old & pretty musty. Not a pleasant location either.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Prompt and pleasant check in process. Clean and comfortable room. Easy parking and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a basic motel this property checked all the important boxes. Location is only a few blocks from historic downtown S.L.O. Bed was comfortable enough. There was an extra blanket available (which I used). Shower, toilet, and bathroom fan functioned well. Separate area for sink was convenient. There was enough space for guest toiletries. Soap/shampoos dispenser both in shower and sink area saved on plastic waste. Flat screen television functioned well; the remote-control user interface was not complicated. There was a small functional refrigerator for guest use. There were sufficiently many power outlets. The closet and drawer space was adequate. Parking is easy (though I did not need to park a car). In the morning in the motel office, coffee, tea, and granola bars are offered. Motel staff were pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci, Liberty Lake

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly the room was great. Only issue was the shower was quite small, and the shower head didn't move which made using the shower pretty difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is great for the price. Staff are helpful and efficient. Pillows could use an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good enough and you get what you pay for it. Not an upscale location, but it did the job. Nice people. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Good location, affordable price, clean & safe. Nothing above and beyond but a good budget friendly option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it I went for my anniversary to SLO. So simple and cheap! Very friendly staff! I would recommend :) Every place was walkable and so nice for a night out <3
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryll

Traveled with family
Noisy but not unexpected as it was Halloween and World Series.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and safe place with ample parking. Slept great through the night and easily checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

howard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price! I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location near downtown, and room was clean and comfortable enough for our two night stay. But, the price was way higher than it should have been for average/ 2 star quality. Negatives included flickering lights, noisy party / event with inadequate soundproofing for this hotel's busy downtown location. Granted, it didn't advertise as a 5 star hotel, but for close to $300/night I would have expected better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025