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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 star property
Motel in San Luis Obispo with free parking

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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

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
(129 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cerro San Luis Obispo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪Kreuzberg Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nautical Bean - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Slo BBQ Co. - ‬6 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 grocery/convenience store 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 say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

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 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 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators
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

Avenue Downtown San Luis Obispo
Avenue Inn
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Avenue Luis Obispo Luis Obispo
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Motel
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Motel San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Is Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo located?

Located in Lower Higuera, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cerro San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Children's Museum, and Bubblegum Alley. Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and History Center of San Luis Obispo County are also within 10 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 733 out of 1129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price! I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and safe place with ample parking. Slept great through the night and easily checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Prompt and pleasant check in process. Clean and comfortable room. Easy parking and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Good location, affordable price, clean & safe. Nothing above and beyond but a good budget friendly option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, smaller room but nice facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it I went for my anniversary to SLO. So simple and cheap! Very friendly staff! I would recommend :) Every place was walkable and so nice for a night out <3
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Reinhold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, close to downtown, but basic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for proximity to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

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

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

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, easy check in. Staff was very nice. Room was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Friendly staff. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, air conditioning, excellent room service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and we were able to walk downtown and leave our vehicle in the parking lot. Very convenient for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ning

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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