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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 33 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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

  • ‪Kreuzberg - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Libertine Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Novo - ‬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:
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

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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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 656 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Property is beautiful and staff delightful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Adorable hotel. Everything was just lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Charming, friendly staff, wonderful location to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Really neat property. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Loved the ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything an inn should be...welcoming staff person, well-appointed rooms, comfy sitting area with fireplace, delicious and unusual breakfast menu. Plus it's walking distance to great restaurants and lovely shops. I will be staying here again, I'm sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Our favorite place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Very attractive and convenient hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location! Staff were great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

This property is very central located in an older property. There is no onsite parking and no elevator. Other than that it was a fine and the staff were very helpful and served a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

8/10

The Inn is so cute and the rooms very clean but beware, I booked a room with a fireplace option and the fireplace did not work. So call before you book if you want a room with a working fireplace. The staff was excellent and the breakfast in the morning was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I had to check in late, but the staff did a lovely job leaving me a note with clear instructions on how to enter the hotel and get to my room. Its a beautiful boutique property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Adorable B&B in the heart of downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful with an interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Great location & Victorian charm, but unfriendly check-in and short-staffed breakfast service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location to stay within walking distance to Downtown San Luis Obispo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

10/10

A very quaint and unique place to stay. Brings back memories of the days from that era long ago.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Its a beautiful b&b. There wasn't anyone there when i checked in. They were off property and I had to call and wait for them to arrive. That was a pain, parking is inconvenient. Other than that I'd stay again. Its a beautiful home.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

It's a really cute bed and breakfast in a great part of town. I would have like to stayed longer, but wasn't able to this time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

A.J. is terrific with questions over the phone and check in. Love this little home away from home! You cannot beat it for location and charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Lovely historic building right in downtown SLO with parking close by. We had an amazing claw foot tub which my husband was a little concerned about getting in and out of. Delicious breakfast made on-site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024