Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 star property

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Front of property
Lobby
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
345 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo motel close to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Express check-out, a convenience store, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo features a vending machine, a convenience store, and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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

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 Luis Obispo Luis Obispo
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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1031 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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

One night stay near airport

Perfect for an overnight stay to get to the airport early! Walls are a bit thin, but once other guests quieted down, I didn’t hear any noise from the airport or nearby road. I had to be at the airport at 430am and easily scheduled an uber the night before to make the 10 minute drive. Staff was extremely kind and accommodating upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will return when visiting downtown SLO
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very low water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Front desk was helpful with recommendations for food and local farmer’s market but the map provided did not match what was explained so had difficulty finding recommended restaurants. I was not expecting the room to have two separate rooms (no doors) but it was not very spacious. I was
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient budget friendly hotel to stay overnight. Nice clean bathroom and bed is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but clean, comfy and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown. Very friendly staff. Clean and updated rooms. It's not your typical motel. Definitely a full step above in comfort with recent remodel and killer location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pepe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient location. Manager met with me and another traveler to check us in after hours. Great option for a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great value in SLO with comfy beds. Nothing fancy, but if you just need a great bed in a quiet motel, a walkable into town, this is a great choice. Save you cash for going out!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

First time visit

My first time visiting San Luis Obispo, and everything was great! I was hoping to save money where I could, and selecting Avenue Inn helped with that. Everything I needed, and an excellent location! Enough amenities just outside my door, and perfectly walkable to the downtown. Just blocks away! I will DEFINITELY return to Avenue Inn.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean spacious modern room. Property was quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an incredible value for SLO.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay there. Great value, convenient to downtown. It suited my basic needs very well. Zero issues, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

everardo

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to lots of fun shops and restaurants, beautiful time around the city. Recommend this stay to someone looking for budget night trip to SLO.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and close to lical restaurant and the mission.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025