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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 star property
City-center motel within easy reach of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Central to the downtown action, Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo offers a convenient retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine or grocery store and enjoy free self-parking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Convenience store
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
$72 nightly
The total price is $82
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees

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
(146 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • 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
(37 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
(31 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
345 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

What's nearby

  • Cerro San Luis Obispo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 10 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 39 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 21 min walk
  • Grover Beach Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Street Market & Deli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kreuzberg Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Slo BBQ Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nautical Bean - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

At Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Hot Springs. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Pismo Beach Pier. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and central location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 51 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo like?

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo is in Lower Higuera, a short 9-minute walk from Bubblegum Alley and 9 minutes' walk from Downtown SLO Farmers' Market. Our travelers say the local area is very central.

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Reviews

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free parking was available and considered convenient and ample by many guests. (20 reviews)
  • The free Wi-Fi was decent with a respectable 25 Mbps up and down speed. (3 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked great and kept rooms cool and comfortable. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very walkable.
Matthew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

love the location , easy to park , you can walk around town
GAD, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

clean room,good parking and good location
Roselle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We have booked a room here a few times and have always had a wonderful stay. The space is large and no issues with parking close to our room. I love the location. It is downtown ad within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Rebecca, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a great location right on the edge of downtown. Friendly staff and clean,comfortable rooms.
Scott P, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just what I needed for a night. Convenient, clean, reasonable and great staff.
Valerie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, friendly and clean
Diana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well-maintained, sufficient parking. Bathroom had a nice shower, was updated. Air conditioner was great. Good sized fridge, small table in room, great location. About as good as it gets for a motel!!
Brandy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Nothing fancy but clean and all I needed.
Todd, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay, clean and comfortable room, quiet at night, easy free parking, nice to have a frig in the room, easy to walk all over downtown and historic SLO. Would recommend, at a good price too.
Debra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy parking. Very clean property.
Carlos, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay near the airport. Clean, no frills, comfortable beds
Jamie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very nice, sweet and helpful. Great location so we were close to everything. We will definitely be back. 🙂
Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient place, clean, walking distance to all attractions and people are very nice and professional, very happy with our experience.
Paola, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great value and location. Nothing super special but…you don’t always need something special. Sometimes you need this place, reasonable, safe, clean.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and comfortable bed. Would definitely stay again.
Yesenia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, clean, and comfortable. I get great sleep here.
Aaron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quick check in (they even called ahead on a holiday to get an ETA) and bathroom amenities were nice for a motel/inn.
Priscila, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms. Very nice staff.
Charles, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very nice and the bed was comfortable. The shower was small but good water pressure.
Juli, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good room, nice staff.
annamalai, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy stop on road trip that is super conveniently located, safe and clean.
Kara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and clean room
Dolly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. Very friendly greeting at check in.
Rebecca, 3-night trip