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HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Garden
Exterior
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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1125 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, Bubblegum Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo, a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 14 minutes from Pismo Beach Pier. .This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bubblegum Alley and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from History Center of San Luis Obispo County.

What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ah Louis Store - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fremont Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kreuzberg Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frog & Peach Pub - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Hotel with a full-service spa, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Cerro has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Oak Grill serving guests of HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Oak Grill - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 6 to 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Oak Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 34.11 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 24 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Cerro
Cerro, Autograph Collection
Independent San Luis Obispo
HOTEL CERRO Autograph Collection
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection Hotel
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection San Luis Obispo
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection Hotel San Luis Obispo

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 470 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Make sure to get a garden facing room, better view and air conditioning units of neighboring bldgs are noisy. Room layout/design was great, 2 great espresso places across the street and a stones throw from the Thursday Farmer's Mkt. Their gym has "like new" equipment and able to get an adequate workout. I like a firmer mattress, but that's me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JACQUELINE, Bayside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. I loved having bikes. The staff is very friendly. The spa is very pricey and so is the valet parking. So I got a massage outside of the hotel and also parked in a local garage instead of the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was stunning & luxurious for my husband and I celebrating our first wedding anniversary. The staff was incredibly kind & helpful as well! We especially loved the rooftop pool & the outdoor courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

galen

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Overpriced ($500 a night) and Underwhelming Stay

This hotel is absolutely not worth the $500/night price tag. I drove 4 hours expecting a restful and high-end experience, but my stay was disappointing from start to finish. Doors were slamming all night the first night, and there was loud partying outside the second night that made sleep impossible. There was a power outage during my stay, and basic amenities like a disposable toothbrush weren’t available when I asked. I requested a room change and was told nothing was available. They only waived the parking fee ($90 total), which doesn’t come close to making up for the disruptions and lack of service. Definitely not the standard I expected at this rate. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Best hotel in SLO. Great location to walk to anywhere downtown. Beautiful rooms. Bathroom could have used a second sink, but overall top notch. Loved the rooftop pool with bar. Very friendly staff. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LETICIA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

ADALBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was polite and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel CERRO is a beautiful boutique hotel. The suites are lovely. Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ! Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Great stay

Beautiful hotel in a great location for walking downtown San Luis! The restaurant has great breakfasts and in the evening a very nice bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New ish hotel in downtown SLO. Rooms are very modern, staff is friendly. The view from our room which was described as a city view was of roof top hvac systems. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was huge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025