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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Terrace/patio
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is NZ$388
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in San Luis Obispo (Downtown San Luis Obispo), you'll be a 4-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. .This bed & breakfast is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Avila Beach and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Morro Bay State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fremont Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 12 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kreuzberg - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Libertine Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Novo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a library.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Garden Street Inn San Luis Obispo
Garden Street San Luis Obispo
Garden Street Inn
Inn, A Kirkwood Collection
Garden Street Inn A Kirkwood Collection Property
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Bed & breakfast
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel San Luis Obispo

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 658 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We will be back

Lovely stay. Great location. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amberley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful b&b. There wasn't anyone there when i checked in. They were off property and I had to call and wait for them to arrive. That was a pain, parking is inconvenient. Other than that I'd stay again. Its a beautiful home.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Staff were great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location & Victorian charm, but unfriendly check-in and short-staffed breakfast service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew, San Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful with an interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the parking arrangement. Other than that very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Amenities
Adorable B&B in the heart of downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is truly a unique property. More like an old bed and breakfast vibe with lovely old rooms and old furniture and care. Don’t expect modern facilities like a big TV or fridge in room. But do expect a clean, fun and super friendly experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
O
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chloe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Best place to stay in downtown SLO

Great atmosphere, close to everything, and a top notch staff. Parking is at a nearby city structure, and overnight parking cost me $16. Also, some of the room descriptions on hotels.com are inaccurate.
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Lovely hotel and great location.

Lovely historic building right in downtown SLO with parking close by. We had an amazing claw foot tub which my husband was a little concerned about getting in and out of. Delicious breakfast made on-site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Christian

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our one-night stay at this charming bed and breakfast in San Luis Obispo had its highs and lows. Arriving well before check-in, we were warmly welcomed, and the reception desk graciously stored our bags while we explored. Unfortunately, our room wasn’t ready until well past the designated check-in time. Both the property’s website and Expedia had promised charming amenities upon arrival, but none were offered to us or our friends checking in at the same time. The entire property had a musty smell. Maybe removing the rugs and restoring any hardwood surfaces underneath them would help the situation.m and further enhance the natural charm of the house. We stayed in the Mozart Suite, which, while spacious, is in need of renovation. A glimpse into other rooms being turned over by housekeeping revealed much more updated and inviting accommodations. That said, the staff were exceptionally kind and accommodating, a definite highlight of our stay. While I chose to savor a few extra hours of sleep, my husband and friends couldn’t stop raving about the wonderful breakfast, which they said was an absolute delight. Overall, this property has great potential but would benefit from more consistent upkeep and service to match its lovely charm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

william, Fontana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very quaint and unique place to stay. Brings back memories of the days from that era long ago.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rabbit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a really cute bed and breakfast in a great part of town. I would have like to stayed longer, but wasn't able to this time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brook

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A.J. is terrific with questions over the phone and check in. Love this little home away from home! You cannot beat it for location and charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately the TV was not working. It was a building problem, so I was told. Kitchen wasn’t open at 8 am. Had to leave. No breakfast service. Otherwise I love the charm and comfort of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024