Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 star property
Motel in San Luis Obispo with free parking

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Lobby
Interior entrance
Front of property
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo puts visitors right in the center of town's activity. Guests appreciate the convenience of in-room WiFi for staying in touch, vending machine and grocery options for quick bites, and the added benefit of free self-parking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(127 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

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, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 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 near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo provides a corner/local shop and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and luggage storage
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, fridges and microwaves

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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
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.
Cots (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 any lifts
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$130.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo located?

Located in Lower Higuera, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cerro San Luis Obispo and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Museum of Art are also within 10 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1135 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sonya

The receptionist was friendly, walkable place. Nice stay, will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cleanliness to the rooms and AC worked great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Room was small, but very quiet area, Walking distance to a lot of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionysus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always try and stay at the Avenue Inn when we travel to SLO. It’s always consistently clean, friendly staff, convenient to downtown, and a safe area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleksiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, daily service, nice location, friendly and attentive staff! I definitely will recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was within walking distance to the Thursday evening farmers market. Good food, entertainment and a fun vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple.. clean.. good folks running it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay and will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent less expensive option & super convenient location at the end of downtown. Rooms are very clean & updated. Loved that I could walk to downtown coffee, restaurants and shops without using my car.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ARTURO AND ALONDRA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and management are great. Quickly changed the dirty bed sheets and dirty coffe machine found when we checked In.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Tiny tiny shower with only a rain head shower head. No room to move. Pillows like bricks. Seemed pretty clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good location and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here to enjoy the Thursday night market in downtown. On our way to Paso Robles this motel was a great find. The staff was super friendly amenities were just enough. Our accommodation was immaculate, clean highly recommend and will be staying here again. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I see why the reviews are so good. It's an excellent value. The place was clean, quiet, and felt safe. The room looked like it had been recently remodeled. There is ample free parking. Three coffee spots are within a 3-6 minute walk. Plus, it's an easy walk, approx. 8-10 minutes to downtown restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and easy. Free coffee and parking. Room is small but it has everything you need. Overall it's expensive for a motel room but you're paying for the location. Walking distance to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place in SLO. The check in was easy and the owner of the hotel was very nice and helpful. Our 2 night stay was comfortable and the place is clean. The only potential issue is a lack of parking if returning late from a night out. I have stayed here before, will stay here again, and recommend it as a SLO lodging option.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to walk downtown to dine and shop.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Stefanie Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. The rooms were clean and the hotel was comviently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, and affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved walking in and see that there were two beds but each one had their own space. It actually felt like a two bedroom. I would definitely stay at this location again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great price for the location. Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025