Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Terrace/patio
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $87
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Explore the area

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950 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Place, Santa Rosa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪13 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

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Motel in Foothill
A 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.
Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo features a vending machine, express check-in, and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo is a smoke-free property.

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1989
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

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. 132 out of 767 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 767 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 767 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 156 out of 767 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 767 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, safe, and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
A great choice for a low budget hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean, quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very helpful and considerate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruiqi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is mew and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

yong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Okay staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is literally next to the freeway on ramp. The staff was nice. The room was basic. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. No bugs. Quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Samuel

Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were fine, hotel staff were not very pleasant. Needed an extra towel for my room, that was a big hassle and check in took way too long.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

INGRID

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This room was very smelly bath room curtain was smelly like mildew very uncomfortably bed im very disappointed 😱
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

joseph

Disliked: Amenities
Room was kinda janky, some scetch people. But did its job! Close to some good spots to eat!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was exceptional! The AC was awesome! The view was awesome as well! This place is very convenient for me and I look forward to future stays here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michaella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to navigate from and safe, clean, affordable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kaleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for just a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
over all love this hotel and will be staying here again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk guy was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Yu

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
not comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor

JoMar

Disliked: Amenities
Tv didn’t work, iron didn’t work and parking wasn’t sufficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell of the room was awful and the room was in very bad shape the heater won’t even turn on.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023