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HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 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

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Garden view
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo stay.With a stay at this Downtown San Luis Obispo hotel, you'll be steps from Bubblegum Alley and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market. History Center of San Luis Obispo County and Mission Plaza are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ah Louis Store - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

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
  • ‪Old Slo BBQ Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BA Start - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

4-star spa hotel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star San Luis Obispo hotel is smoke free.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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.

  • 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

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 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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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 needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection to the airport?

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection is 3.3 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 HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection on Apr 29, 2026 start from $385, 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 HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection.

How close is HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection to the beach?

This hotel is 9.3 mi (14-min drive) from Avila Beach and 10.3 mi (13-min drive) from Old Port Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 24 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection?

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

What time is check-in at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection?

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

Is there free parking at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.

Does HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection have a pool?

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Spa Cerro, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs.

How close is HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection to downtown San Luis Obispo?

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection is 0.2 mi away from San Luis Obispo.

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 479 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Irma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bacahl, Pismo Beach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Demeishia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is horrible and I was charged by Expedia and also the hotel and they’re refusing to refund me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very attractive property. Te room was super cool. The rooftop pool area is very comfortable with good views. Extremely friendly staff. There is no better location in SLO. No, I am not related to the owner or staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

salvador l

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, beautiful facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar was stocked and room was uniquely charming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Hanish

Traveled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vibe in the hotel. zen gardens, pool very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent! So accommodating and eager to offer top notch service. Early check in, great referrals into town and spotless!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler
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