San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge - San Luis Obispo

345 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401 United States
Hotel Info: 866-539-0036
Guest rating 2.8 / 5
56% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 3.9)
2.8 overall guest rating
Reviewed by 16 guests
Average for the neighbourhood is 3.9
"Good Downtown location, but a dive."
 by C from San Francisco
The Downtown Travelodge offers one perk. It is located just off the main downtown drag in San Lui...
10/29/09
35.27525, -120.66863
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  • 2.8 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 56% Recommended
  • 16 Reviews
  • 3.1  Hotel Service
  • 2.7  Room Comfort
  • 2.8  Hotel Condition
  • 3.1  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (16) 2.8
Business (1) 3.0
Romance (0) 0
Family (2) 3.5
With Friends (5) 2.4
All Others (8) 2.9

Overview

The San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge is one block from Highway 101 and three blocks from downtown San Luis Obispo. The hotel is located centrally on the California coast and 10 miles away from Pismo Beach, Morro Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Other great destinations and activities are within a short driving distance, including: California Mission, Hearst Castle, California State College, art galleries, farmers' market, children's museums, wineries, fishing, hiking, bicycling and golf courses. All rooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access, cable television with premium channels, coffeemakers, and alarm clocks. Select guestrooms offer air conditioning.

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  • We're just a phone call away: 800-2-HOTELS (800-246-8357)

Amenities

Services

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Parking (free)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk

Business & Event

  • Business services

Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Cable television service
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

Dining

A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning.

Guestrooms Guestrooms

1 Double Bed Smoking

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  • Cable television service
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1 Double Non-Smoking

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1 Queen Bed Smoking

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1 Queen Non-Smoking

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2 Doubles NonSmoking

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2 Doubles NonSmoking

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2 Doubles NonSmoking

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One Double Non Smoking

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One double bed. Cable TV. Clock radio. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Free local calls.

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One King Non Smoking

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One king bed. Exterior-corridor access. Cable/satellite TV. Clock radio. Free local calls. Coffee/tea maker. hair dryer. Iron/ironing board on request. Nonsmoking.

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One Queen Non Smoking

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One queen bed. Cable TV. Clock radio. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Free local calls.

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Terms & conditions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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. Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

Area map

A short guide to San Luis Obispo

Known as “SLO” to the locals, this town is home to rolling hillsides, picturesque vineyards, breathtaking ocean views, and spectacular beaches. Anchored by one of California’s historic missions, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, it is one of the best-preserved examples of 18th-century Spanish architecture. A weekend farmers’ market in the downtown area is popular with natives and visitors alike.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 800 yards

0.5 - 1.0 mi

  • Downtown San Luis Obispo - 900 yards
  • Fremont Theater - 1100 yards
  • Dallidet Adobe and Gardens - 1300 yards

1.0 - 3.0 mi

  • Alex G. Spanos Stadium - 1.6 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University - 1.8 miles
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 2.9 miles

3.0+ mi

  • Downtown Avila Beach - 7.6 miles
  • Downtown Pismo Beach - 9.5 miles
  • Pismo Beach - 9.5 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 9.5 miles
  • Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB) - 27 miles
  • Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) - 29 miles
  • Lompoc Airport (LPC) - 44 miles

Reviews

San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.10.29
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "Good Downtown location, but a dive."

Reviewed by C of San Francisco on Oct 29, 2009

The Downtown Travelodge offers one perk. It is located just off the main downtown drag in San Luis Obispo. Great location if you're walking back from the Thursday Night Farmer's market or one of the area's many bars. But rundown rooms offer little in the way of comfort. Cramped bathroom, tiny shower.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.10.01
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 1, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.07.22
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "hypodermic needles on floor"

Reviewed by Joe of Santa Rosa on Jul 22, 2009

Forget this place. Our last stay we found drugs in the nightstand, this stay needles on the floor and no working lamps. Sleep in the park if you have to, it would be safer.

Overall Rating

1.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.07.15
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "The San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge "Needs Improvement""

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 15, 2009

The Front Desk Clerk was very rude. I did not get her name, but it was an elderly woman with white hair. She was very disrespectful and unhelpful. She had a negative attitude and was very unfriendly which made us feel unwelcomed.

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3.0 out of value="5"
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  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.06.25
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 25, 2009

Can't beat it for the money. Less than "6" by quite a bit. Be warned, no air conditioning, but not necessary most summer days.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
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  • 3.0 Room Comfort
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San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.05.20
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 20, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

1.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 1.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.05.12
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "Have fun"

Reviewed by Dan of San Francisco on May 12, 2009

This place is barely good enough if you just need a place to sleep. The sheets had holes and were really worn out. The seats in the room were stained and had holes. The place was overall just out dated. The only perk is that your close to downtown.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 1.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.04.06
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "Treated like children"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 6, 2009

As we arrived at our hotel we were confronted with a lecture and a threat. My wife and I were so shocked that we tried to get a different hotel and couldn't because everywhere close was booked. Friends of our were also staying at the hotel and also had bad experiences. One was even kicked out for trying to enter from a non parking lot entrance. No reason for this. Treated like children the whole time we stayed there! Will never stay at any travelodge again!!!

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1.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.04.01
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 1, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.03.11
Recommended Trip type: Family "What you'd expect."

Reviewed by Kirk of Fresno on Mar 11, 2009

It was a fairly comfortable bed in a small room, but all I wanted was a place to sleep. The front desk was friendly and helpful.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.02.26
Recommended Trip type: Family

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 26, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2008.09.04
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Simple, yet convenient"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 4, 2008

Don't expect much from your visit here. It is within walking distance to downtown, which made up for the grumpy owners and typical motel drawbacks. Just don't overpay!

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2008.06.24
Not recommended Trip type: Business "okay room for the money"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 24, 2008

the room was okay for the cost and duration of the stay. One night is about all anyone could take. You're right on the parking lot so you hear everything. There was no air conditioning and there was a heat wave 100+ temps, so windows had to be open.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2008.06.10
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Ok, if just passing through"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 10, 2008

It was clean and on the lower end of the scale pricewise. On my own was fine but, I would not want to stay loner than one night and probably would not take my wife. Only because it is very basic.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness

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San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.09.26
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Bon hôtel pour une étape"

Reviewed by a of PARIS on Sep 26, 2009

Petit déjeuner gratuit pas copieux mais il a le mérite d'être là et de garder son argent pour le déjeuner ou le dinner. Bon hôtel pour une étape avec un petit centre ville ayant bcp de charme.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo Downtown Travelodge 2009.07.31
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Die Abwägung von Nutzen und Kosten ist vorzunehmen"

Reviewed by g of Ludwigshafen on Jul 31, 2009

Die freundliche Untersützung der Managerin hat mir sehr zugsagt Leider gibt es im Zimmer keine Klimaanlage

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness

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