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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Garden
Lobby sitting area
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in San Luis Obispo (Downtown San Luis Obispo), you'll be a 4-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. .This bed & breakfast is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bubblegum Alley.
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What's nearby

  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ah Louis Store - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fremont Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 12 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Honey Belly Korean BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Libertine Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Novo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a library.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Garden Street Inn San Luis Obispo
Garden Street San Luis Obispo
Garden Street Inn
Inn, A Kirkwood Collection
Garden Street Inn A Kirkwood Collection Property
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Bed & breakfast
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel San Luis Obispo

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 775 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, but toilet chain kept coming off and water leaked out from shower. Breakfast was good. It would have been nice if they had hot water and coffee earlier than 8 am. The inn was in an awesome location and the downstairs sitting room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn was so perfect for what I needed! I needed a lovely/ comfortable/ cozy inn for a couple of nights in a good, safe and walkable location. It was wonderful! Staff was so welcoming and accommodating, the room was cozy and clean, and the claw foot bathtub was divine! If I am in SLO again, I will 100% stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thi Xuan Phuc

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful stay at @ Garden Street Inn! Great location, staff was very friendly and helpful, room was comfortable, breakfast was delicious, and the inn was very charming. We definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Amenities
Fireplace not working, no sink in the bathroom, no towel bar in the bathroom, no grab bar in the shower, no body wash in the shower. Bathroom fan not working. Horrible small sink across from the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower is a safety hazard. Requieres you to clear a 2x2ft edge of the bathtub. No eails, no step through anything. How it passes safety inspections is beyond me. Also most be the smallest queen size bed ever made
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, very courteuos staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff is wonderful, friendly- love this inn and the location. Breakfast is great! No coffee maker in room and tv tiny but knew that as stayed before and will stay again! Favorite in SLO!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful old house that was welcoming. Excellent location - parking was street or structure but easy to find. Breakfast was fresh and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the cute inn and location. Parking is 16/night or walk a bit and park free up the street. The best part was the wonderful and yummy made to order breakfast/ so good as well as beautifully presented. Def wasnt expecting! It is an inn so rooms are each unique. Tv not in bedroom side if that matters but will def stay again. Staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Mountain View

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the fireplace in the room and the lobby was cozy with a sweet library.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Very quaint building and comfortable room. Enjoyed the breakfasts and the staff was super friendly. Loved the personal touch here that you normally don't get in big hotels. Location is perfect for exploring downtown San Luis Obispo by foot. Very enjoyable experience all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys, San Bruno

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute inn. It was old, but well-maintained. The breakfast was ok, but I think it is enough. There are a few coffee shops a block away to get good coffee. The area was safe, convenient and walkable to several shops and restaurants. My only issue is that it takes a while for you to feel the hot water in the shower, it was still a great stay. I would stay there again because of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and nice. Very pretty place with nice staff who made a lovely breakfast. Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the expensive price you pay for this hotel, I would probably pick somewhere else next time. The hotel is super "cute" but the bathrooms are very old (—old bathtub). The walls are thin so you can hear neighbor's mumbling, alarm clocks ringing, outside noise, etc. There's no parking, only residential parking a few blocks away. (It's a safe area, but still.) There's no 24/7 front desk service, so during lunch break and past 8pm, guests are on their own (to lock up the actual place. We were the last guest to check in so the attendant left for the day). The arrival wine and cookies were a lovely touch, and the morning assortment was a delight (—pastries, beverages (coffee/orange juice), fruit (kiwi, grapefruit), and made to order poached eggs). The location was definitely the reason why we booked the place, as it was near the hip and happening night life of SLO (while the opposite end of the town, the hotels are much less but dead quiet). Liked it, but I don't think I'd book it again, due to the high price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Pros: great location, cons, pretty run down, needs updating. we asked for maid service on door, never happened. New towels/cleaned room would have made a difference. Breakfast was a bit average, nothing special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025