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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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
(127 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
(34 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo, a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 8 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. .This motel is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Avila Beach and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Pismo Beach Pier.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 6 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Motel in San Luis Obispo with free parking
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

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

Avenue Downtown San Luis Obispo
Avenue Inn
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Avenue Luis Obispo Luis Obispo
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Motel
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Reviews

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1137 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

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

Trip to avila beach

Stayed two nights with my wife in the room which has one queen bed for a short vacation trip. It was good enough for our expectation and the price. The only thing we didn't like is a small uncomfortable shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

I think there must have been homeless guy living on the roof. Banging noises the entire night right overhead. I slept about 3 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Website and property/ room match reality. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping and dinner was super convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortni

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location to downtown-nice place, and clean. Office guy seemed in a big hurry to get me out of there. $5 to leave my bag in the office for a couple of hours. Although they accommodated everything I asked, they made me feel like I was asking a lot of them for simple things
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

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

Avenue Inn Downtown SLO

We have been staying here in the last 5 years, it’s close to everything and downtown SLO. The people that run it are friendly and courteous. The shower has been updated it’s nice and clean. Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Salinas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El recepcionista cero amable Jonny , no hay donde estacionarte tube que estacionar mi carro en la calle y la habitación muy pequeña la puerta del baño no abre por completo pega en la cama definitivamente no volveré a hospedarme ahí
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avenue Inn is an incredible deal. While the exterior is not impressive, the rooms are clean and well appointed. For the low prices they charge, Avenue offers a great deal. And I particularly love the fact that they don't try to make it up through hidden charges. For example, at the front desk they offer $1 cans of Coke and other beverages as long as you pay cash. Presumably, they are just buying some cases cases from Costcos and reselling them for a ~50 fifty cent markup. But compare that with you a typical hotel Coke which costs ~$3, and it's a pleasure being at a place that tries to do right by its guests in that way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Basic but adequate

Rooms are basic but adequate. Coffee is avaliable in the lobby from 7am-10am. Walking distance to the downtown and Thursdays farmers market. I had a downstairs room. I could hear every footstep in the room above me. If you are a light sleeper, ask for an upstairs room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
We’ve stayed here numerous times before early morning flights. It’s easy, clean and cheap. The room is everything you need for a quick overnight. Walking distance to good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute booking for us. We literally booked it 20 minutes before our after-hours arrival on a Sunday night. We got there, it was well lit, we called the after hours # and were greeted within minutes. Parking on site close to our room, and complementary. The room was perfect, clean and modern. There were vending machines for snacks and drinks also in well lit areas. The location is great freeway close, but also in a nice safe quiet area , on a great street where you can walk around and find restaurants, a coffee shop and things things of that nature. They did have coffee and some protein bars and things of that nature in the office in the morning when we were checking out. We would definitely come back again or recommend to fellow travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highly Recommend Avenue Inn

Highly recommend the Avenue Inn - it's quiet, comfortable and very close walking distance to the downtown. I appreciate Jesse's friendliness and recommendations when checking in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025