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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star B&B near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Photo gallery for Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

A brick-paved entrance with a green door, white columns, and a covered porch.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a window with a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books, a comfortable armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining area with a large table set for six, surrounded by white chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with stained glass.
A garden street inn with a red awning, a bench, and a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a white vanity with a mirror, and a green accent wall.

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with patterned bedding, a wicker chair, a dresser, and a window with a view of buildings.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with a view of trees.

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a floral bedspread, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a window with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a gold-framed headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a television.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Downtown San Luis Obispo stay.With a stay at this Downtown San Luis Obispo B&B, you'll be steps from Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Bubblegum Alley. Ah Louis Store and Mission Plaza are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ah Louis Store - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hotel SLO - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4-star B&B near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel.

This 4-star San Luis Obispo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel to the airport?

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is 3.2 mi (6-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

As of Aug 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel on Sep 13, 2026 start from $178, 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.

Does Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel.

How close is Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 11.7 mi (13-min drive) from Pismo State Beach and 10.4 mi (18-min drive) from Avila Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

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

What time is check-in at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a pool?

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel to downtown San Luis Obispo?

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is 0.1 mi away from San Luis Obispo.

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 839 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hot breakfast, close to downtown, excellent staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and awesome breakfast. Our new must stay location when visiting SLO
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose-Meri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with an attentive staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Very close to downtown with access to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast, and perfectly located! Definitely going to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a glass or wine at check-in and breakfast in the morning! Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a perfect location and felt so well taken care of!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Murphy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute inn, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Charming, clean, great location, tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute spot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time in the downtown area and felt safe staying there. Its very quaint and charming. Our room was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything from the location to the beauty of the bed and breakfast. The only thing we did not like was the fact that the sink was in the middle of the room instead of the bathroom area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Caroll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is as excellent. The Inn needs to be updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were beautiful, clean! Staff was very helpful and friendly.
My beautiful room
Today's
Built in 1879
So pretty
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff and great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast. Nice treat of wine & cookies in the afternoon. Staff very friendly. So close to SLO downtown, highly recommend Nova & Feral restaurants for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be better to modernize the plumbing and fixtures. Charming is nice but a hot plentiful shower is better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very attentive and courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eden

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
it was sooooo cuteeee and clean and staff was nice. breakfast was nice as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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