Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Downtown convenience meets efficiency at this San Luis Obispo retreat where express check-in services and in-room WiFi help travelers settle in quickly

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January 2026

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February 2026

Terrace/patio - Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo)

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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels - Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo)

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Suite, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo)

Located near Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Downtown SLO Inn offers travelers a practical base in San Luis Obispo. Guests appreciate the free in-room WiFi and express check-in/out services that streamline their arrival experience.

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Foothill, a neighborhood in San Luis Obispo, Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo is near a train station. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Bubblegum Alley are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Laguna Lake Park and Avila Hot Springs. Fremont Theater and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo are two other places to visit that come recommended. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our San Luis Obispo travel guide

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950 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

What's nearby

Santa Rosa Park
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Fremont Theater
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
10 min walk - 0.9 km
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

San Luis Obispo Station
2 min drive
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
8 min drive

Restaurants

Lure Fish House
11 min walk
Taco Bell
2 min walk
Jack in the Box
3 min walk
Woodstock's Pizza SLO
13 min walk
Hotel SLO
12 min walk

About this property

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Motel near Fremont Theater

Located close to Adventist Health Sierra Vista and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
A vending machine and smoke-free premises

Room features

All guestrooms at Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

NT$2,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

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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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo located?

Located in Foothill, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Adventist Health Sierra Vista and Fremont Theater. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Bubblegum Alley are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo Reviews

6.0

6.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.0

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Angela

2026/1/6

Liked: Cleanliness

The staff was very helpful and considerate

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

joseph

2025/12/22

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

10/10 Excellent

Michaella

2025/6/22

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was easy to navigate from and safe, clean, affordable and quiet.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

2025/9/9

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

He was really chill about me arriving to my check in late and when accidentally locking my key in my room. Both occasions were around 1am. The room was really nice, and clean I had a microwave, a fridge and a blow drier, and a Roku tv. I’ll be staying there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

celia

2025/4/27

Liked: Staff & service

The staff was very nice and courteous. They were accomodating in holding a ground floor room for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

2025/6/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I liked the TV amenities (I was able to access my Netflix & Youtube accounts without issue). The room I was needs some furniture upgrade.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

2024/8/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property has all the basic amenities you need for a pleasant stay in a quiet yet convenient area. It was lovely

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sabina

2025/6/6

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was nice, big, spatial room, great location and price, if you’re booking little bit ahead of time! There is something I didn’t feel comfortable about… when I was checking out, I had my friend picking me up, and I was ready and packed, with my door open and ready to go, at the time of check out… but when my friend had arrived little bit after the checkout time, the attitude of the person who checked me in was not very pleasant…. But who cares about that I guess… It is nice, clean, big rooms place to stay! I will come back if I will be travelling there again!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

celia

2024/6/1

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Close to dining options and freeway

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Joelle

2025/4/14

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inexpensive - but worth it?

We booked late for a Cal Poly event. The price was good. The room is run-down, dirty, small, noisy, and in disrepair. The only good thing was the bedding was clean, and the beds pretty comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

chris

2024/4/3

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Friendly staff. Clean and quiet. Carpet and furnishings pretty well worn.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

2023/8/14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very professional indian guy in reception, he recommended a very delicious indian restaurant, he was really friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy

2024/4/28

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location, easy access and a good value. Updates look good but floors had only been swept, not washed, so they looked clean but socks were very dirty daily from the floors.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

2024/5/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is very near Cal Poly SLO. The room was clean and price was decent for one night stay. There were plenty parking spaces. My room was on the back row so I didn’t hear the highway noise.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

2024/4/22

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice, comfortable bed and clean room. Simple amenities. Fairly spacious. Competitively priced. Might be nice to offer Netflix or HBO for a few extra dollars a night. Otherwise is very close to downtown and there is a relaxing river visible from the patio towards the end of the parking lot.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vivian

2023/10/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

SLO INN

Checking in and out was very easy and friendly. But the inn itself is very dated. Bed was just ok and pillows awful. Paper thin bath towel. Convenient location to Cal Poly where we came to town to attend the football game. I would not stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

matt

2023/8/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weekend visit

The cable tv did not work during the majority of our stay. Toilet was not bolted to the floor. Good location and price was right. Get what you pay for.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Juan Antonio

2025/3/24

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The property looks clean during the day. The staff was friendly checking in. The problems was at night when the roaches come out. Tried telling the staff and they were bothered by the situation. Tried asking to move us to another room far away from that one and all they did was change is to the room next to it. We checked out and tried to cancel the rest of our reservation. The staff got mad and said they were not going to reimburse the rest of the days we had already paid. Really upset at the situation.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lourdes

2024/5/13

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

It seems that the property was recently renovated, so old reviews aren’t the best way to gauge the quality of the stay. Despite being right by a freeway, it was quiet and easy to sleep. Everything was clean and the fridge was spacious. The bathroom was a bit small and difficult to walk in and out of, but wasn’t much of a problem for an able bodied person. The only con was that my room’s window was stuck, but I didn’t really need it open.

6/10 Okay

Jesus

2023/9/18

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Property was quiet and somewhat safe looking. Everything is out of date. There is cracks and stains on furniture and walls. Beds were nicely made and towels seemed and smell cleaned. The sheets i think might have not been washed. We saw lint and hair the moment we arrived and saw the sheets. We slept in our clothes and wrapped the pillows in extra clothes just to be safe. If you need a one night sleep and next to fast food and freeway then this place is the place to be. Other wise not the best looking feeling place to be for a extended period of time.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Thomas

2024/8/18

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Take a pass on this one

First, I don't judge budget motels against higher level properties. I actually usually like places that are a little funky. With that said, this place was pretty dreadful. I was in town with my daughter for a soccer tournament and did not have the opportunity to book well ahead of time. We have stayed in the SLO area several times, from beach hotels to higher level properties. By the time we booked, rates were sky high. I read the reviews for this property and knew it wouldn't be fabulous. However, the first impression is that it's just a little weird. Check in was fast, no more than two minutes. In that two minutes, I was told, "no pets, no, smoking, no visitors - check out at 11," at least three times. The room was hot when we opened the door. The dresser was missing a handle on one of the drawers. Half of the power outlets did not work. There was a hair in the shower drain so the water would not vacate. I pulled it out and it was the size of a small rodent, so it has not been cleaned properly in awhile. I would not stay again, but to the hotels credit, it was relatively quiet at night. The location is not great, but you are very close to the freeway to get to the nicer parts of SLO.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

2025/10/5

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

10/10 Excellent

John

2025/1/26

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The manager, Nick, is a very nice guy who was super accommodating when we had a problem with our TV. This is one of the nicer budget downtown hotels in SLO. Close to everything, clean, and reasonably updated. I would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025