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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 star property
Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

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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, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • 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
(135 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • 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
(35 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
(30 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Lower Higuera stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lower Higuera motel, you'll find Cerro San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. Bubblegum Alley and Emerson Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ah Louis Store - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪Shake Shake Fresh Noodle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nautical Bean - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kreuzberg Coffee Company - ‬7 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 in San Luis Obispo
As a guest of Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, you'll find a vending machine, a convenience store, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo to the airport?

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo is 3.5 mi (10-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo.

How close is Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo to the beach?

This motel is 9.1 mi (13-min drive) from Avila Beach and 10 mi (13-min drive) from Old Port Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo offer free breakfast?

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Central Coast Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo have a pool?

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo does not have a pool.

Does Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo to downtown San Luis Obispo?

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo is 0.5 mi away from San Luis Obispo.

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1163 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Avenue Inn Downtown is a very nice basic place to stay. The bed was very comfy and the staff lovely. All was clean and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marshal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff communicated well with us prior to our arrival. They allowed us to stay parked in the lot while walking into town after we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an issue with a strange noise in our room during the stay but the staff was very polite and took care of it quickly for us by switching our room. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful and very clean. Easy check in and check out. I stayed for two days. The only issues I had was the refrigerator was not working but they were willing to immediately fix or switch it out for me. The refrigerator looked brand new, it just wouldn’t stay on long enough to get cold. It made a terribly loud noise every 5 minutes and would loudly stay on for about a minute or 2. I wish the shower had a hand held shower head because the shower was small and the high large shower head was beating on my head constantly even with shower cap, my hair got wet so I decided to just wash it and I had to open the door and step out to lather up because the giant shower head would not allow me to put shampoo in my hair, it kept beating water down on it. I needed to lather up and then rinse, that’s impossible when water is pounding down on you. Hard to lather up body too, it just keeps washing soap off immediately, no lathering whatsoever. Other than that I was happy! I would go again, but please get new shower heads. Hand helds are great and a must for disabled elderly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good value. Everything is in good shape and the location is convenient. We arrived after office hours and the check in was easy. We have stayed here repeatedly and will continue to do so in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. The shower was small and tight. That was the only issue.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Vince

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small cheap t.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this was one of the cleanest and well kept places. It was close to down town but very quiet at night. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnmichael Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizaeth

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

6/10 Okay

Candace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location for easy access to Downtown and local trails. For the price, I was disappointed in the lumpiness of all provided pillows and price per hour extra for late check-out. Zero amenities, but fairly clean and an okay stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Breanne

Traveled with partner
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

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025