Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property
Motel near Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
950 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Santa Rosa Park
    5 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo Superior Court
    11 min walk
  • Fremont Theater
    13 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    8 min drive

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Non Smoking

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

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Foothill motel, you'll find Fremont Theater and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Bubblegum Alley are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk
  • Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center - 13 min walk
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 16 min walk
  • Bubblegum Alley - 18 min walk
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 18 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Motel near Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo
As a guest of Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo, you'll find a vending machine, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1989
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 609 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Nichole Christine

Travelled with partner
Perfectly adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Salvador

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose this place for its low price when visiting Cal Poly. The motel is worn out but mostly functional. When checking in, I was advised three times that smoking and visitors are not allowed. As a mother of two close to age 50, I found this to be a bit odd and mostly amusing. Beds were okay and we were able to scramble up enough outlets for charging devices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very basic, no-frills motel, which was okay for a quick stop-over, but nothing more. It not within walking distance of downtown or anything else (regardless of its name).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sonia M, Santa Cruz

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was terrible. The sheets and bathroom were clean but the carpet old and grimy like all the furniture (including the bed). The carpet felt sticky to walk on and the curtains looked they had not been replaced (or cleaned since the 80s). It did not reflect the photo in the advertisement at all. I have the feeling that not all rooms were like mine and I was given one of the worst because I had prepaid and my reservation was non refundable. Not worth the money at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Johann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drug deal outside my door, domestic violence in room next door at 2-4 am, gang graffiti in my room, shattered toilet lid, tv hanging off wall broken mount, $220 should get better conditions! I wish I could upload photos. Stay away!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Please fix broken towel rack.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

lorenzo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the price I expected a more. The toilet was broken the restroom was not clean the mini frigid was also dirty. I did not feel comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Heather, Carmel Valley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet, walls and bed skirt were stained and dirty. Had a musty scent in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We couldn’t sleep bc we could hear upstairs water pressure running and their stumbling foot steps.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Roni

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed here one night before graduation. It was fine for the purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Life happens, at the last minute we needed an upgrade to 2 beds we were only charged $35, I think that was a fair price. I liked the room because it wasn't cheaply modernized, it had real furniture that wasn't bolted down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You'll love it here
Great would recommend it 😃👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Was ok
Good spot if you’re galavanting all day and only need a spot to rest. Simple little inn, but not super clean and very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024