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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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Classic entrance with a brick pathway, white columns, and a decorative glass door.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a comfortable seating area and lush greenery.
Guests can dine in style with a beautifully set table and a serene view of the adjacent library.
Cozy library with fireplace, bookshelves, and comfortable seating for reading and relaxation.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, nightstands, and a dresser, offering a peaceful view of lush greenery.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

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
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
  • ‪Old San Luis BBQ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Libertine Brewing Company - ‬2 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:
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, 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

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
  • 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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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 674 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very charming room. Breakfast was amazing and staff was very helpful and super nice.cant beat the price and service provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Perfect for exploring downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for the stay. Free breakfast was really nice and hand/home made. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiffani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice. Food was excellent. Charming.
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

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming, friendly staff, wonderful location to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Old, huge Victorian-style converted house. Well maintained. Huge room. Great location just steps away from downtown SLO. Breakfast was french toast but think that change by the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property in downtown SLO within walking distance to absolutely everything. There we so many wonderful touches to the B & B and a fantastic, welcoming staff. It was such a pleasure to stay at the Garden Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful except extremely noisy on first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

pamela

Great location, but won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

May Aloha

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

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 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

PL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn is in an old historic building with modern conveniences like renovated rooms and nice bedding. Lots of places outside to sit and enjoy all the neighborhood trees and flowers. Walkable to downtown shops, restaurants and bars. Be sure to stay when there's a concert at the Fremont Theatre. No parking, street or garage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately despite the price tag competing with 4 and 5 star hotels the property was run down and old with a malfunctioning sink that did NOT drain and a very old bed that caused all kinds of neck and back pain; the shower curtain was coming off the wall, and the patio furniture was filthy dirty and unusable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Verified traveler

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

We will be back

Lovely stay. Great location. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

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

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

8/10 Good

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful with an interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025