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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Property entrance
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Terrace/patio
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel sits in Downtown San Luis Obispo, offering a cooked-to-order breakfast and peaceful garden. Guests can relax by the lobby fireplace or browse the hotel's library for a quiet moment between adventures.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

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
  • Fremont Theater - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bull's Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frog & Peach Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Upscale bed & breakfast near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV

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

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
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Luis Obispo, this bed & breakfast is steps from Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Bubblegum Alley and Emerson Park are also within 5 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 710 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 710 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 710 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 710 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 710 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, awesome ambiance & location, just note that upstairs rooms have no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest inn ever! My husband and I stayed here and loved the atmosphere and the staff was great. It had the cutest vibe! Very close to downtown and all the shops and restaurants. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a historic home. Bathroom could use an update in the our town room but honestly it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in a central location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful and staff delightful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and decorated to match the era of the property. Very friendly staff. Check-in was easy and our room is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attractive and convenient hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

My sister and I stayed here two nights and it was great. Both check in and check out were very quick and convenient. Plus the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BeTrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay Here

This is such a comfortable B&B! Great location and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

May Aloha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really neat property. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Very clean, quite, friendly, wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the expensive price you pay for this hotel, I would probably pick somewhere else next time. The hotel is super "cute" but the bathrooms are very old (—old bathtub). The walls are thin so you can hear neighbor's mumbling, alarm clocks ringing, outside noise, etc. There's no parking, only residential parking a few blocks away. (It's a safe area, but still.) There's no 24/7 front desk service, so during lunch break and past 8pm, guests are on their own (to lock up the actual place. We were the last guest to check in so the attendant left for the day). The arrival wine and cookies were a lovely touch, and the morning assortment was a delight (—pastries, beverages (coffee/orange juice), fruit (kiwi, grapefruit), and made to order poached eggs). The location was definitely the reason why we booked the place, as it was near the hip and happening night life of SLO (while the opposite end of the town, the hotels are much less but dead quiet). Liked it, but I don't think I'd book it again, due to the high price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Wonderful stay in SLO and wonderful breakfast after a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upsides: this is a very charming small hotel. Similar to a bed and by, in a great location. Large comfortable rooms. The downsides: a little noisy, we could hear other guests through the walls. We had a hard timer getting hot water. Especially in The shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this place for our one night stay. Cute, great location and the breakfast in the morning was amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing staff and beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great breakfast, complimentary wine in the afternoon, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Age of the property, it’s excellent condition, the antique furniture, and the friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn

Liked: Staff & service
Hot water lacking. Otherwise a delight
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arkady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service. Initial room conditions were not fully prepared for customer use. Issues with plumbing, TV and AC. However staff actions help to move us to another room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in downtown SLO

Great atmosphere, close to everything, and a top notch staff. Parking is at a nearby city structure, and overnight parking cost me $16. Also, some of the room descriptions on hotels.com are inaccurate.
Lobby
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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