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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 star property

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Front of property
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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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, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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
(129 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
(34 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cerro San Luis Obispo.
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What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

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
  • ‪Nautical Bean - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Slo BBQ Co. - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Motel in San Luis Obispo with free parking
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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

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

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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1124 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

LILY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and clean

Clean and comfortable place, very near to downtown, and right off the freeway, which is very convenient. Our room had two beds, so space was a little tight, but that is ok. The bathroom is renovated and very nice. The room had a refrigerator and a microwave, which we appreciate as we always travel with our own food. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was very smooth, the location is great with many places in easy walking distance (.5 miles). The room is perfect for my needs. Some might find it small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place in SLO. The check in was easy and the owner of the hotel was very nice and helpful. Our 2 night stay was comfortable and the place is clean. The only potential issue is a lack of parking if returning late from a night out. I have stayed here before, will stay here again, and recommend it as a SLO lodging option.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a nice hotel. A big step up from where we have stayed before when in San Luis Obispo. Lived that we could walk to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ning

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

bob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

ron

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some of my ratings are not good because there was a strong sewer smell coming either the toilet or shower. This caused the entire room to smell very bad. Since it was late and I was leaving very early in the morning, I did not complain. With that fixed, the room would’ve been fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine stay

It was another fine stay at this place. Some of their policies have changed, like now they charge $5 per card if they are not returned. I've stayed here many times over the years. I've been able to check in slightly early in the past if the room is available (not this time, the main boss was standing by the guy usually running the desk and he said it would be $25 for for early check in or an hour an a half early). The rooms are fine. There is a type of gym that plays really loud music early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location. Food and shopping right down the block
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The mattress are on their last leg both had huge indents from wewr and tear. Need to buy new mattress for the room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Double bed had two separate bedrooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most shops and restaurants are within walking distance and right next to the freeway for costal access.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located. Within walking distance of downtown. Only downside: nearby gas station was sometimes noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Slept well

Best bed on our entire trip of hotels! Would stay there again for quick easy lodging in S.L.O.!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip to avila beach

Stayed two nights with my wife in the room which has one queen bed for a short vacation trip. It was good enough for our expectation and the price. The only thing we didn't like is a small uncomfortable shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

I think there must have been homeless guy living on the roof. Banging noises the entire night right overhead. I slept about 3 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Website and property/ room match reality. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping and dinner was super convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortni

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025