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The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
Travelers gather at the happy hour bar to plan their day—whether that means unwinding in the spa tub or exploring San Luis Obispo's nearby attractions

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The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is centrally located and features an arcade/game room, spa tub, and outdoor pool. Guests enjoy American cuisine at the Schoolyard restaurant, drinks at the bar, free in-room WiFi, and praise the helpful staff.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Deans) | Living area | 55-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Deans)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Grad) | Living area | 55-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

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  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Professor) | Living area | 55-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

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  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)

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  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in San Luis Obispo, The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in the city center and near the airport. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Bubblegum Alley are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Performing Arts Center and San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Fremont Theater are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our San Luis Obispo travel guide
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1800 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

What's nearby

  • SanLuisObispo_CaliforniaPolytechnicStateUniversity_6063425_06
    California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fremont Theater
    Fremont Theater
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley
    Bubblegum Alley
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station
    8 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • VG Cafe
    17 min walk
  • Scout Coffee Co.
    16 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    19 min walk
  • Lure Fish House
    18 min walk
  • Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill
    14 min walk

About this property

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Located close to Performing Arts Center and Fremont Theater, The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provides a terrace, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Schoolyard, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • 2 meeting rooms, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 16 for adults and USD 6 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Schoolyard

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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 van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 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 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 3.7 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 16 for adults, and USD 6 to 16 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 12 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel San Luis Obispo
Kinney San Luis Obispo Hotel
San Luis Obispo Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo Hotel San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn San Luis Obispo
Kinney San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 12 per night.

What time is check-in at The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton located?

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Performing Arts Center, and San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Luis Obispo Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

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Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1002 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

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8/10 Good

Mary

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It was a great visit! We had a blast. Great hotel and the staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

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The room was really fun and rest
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrea

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Great staff, easy check in experience. Room was clean but headboards were scuffed and a few items were worn down.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mery

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It was really a great space. Unfortunately, in the mornings we could hear the movement from our upstairs neighbors, which woke us up much earlier than we had wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aki

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Friendly front desk on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

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Beautiful hotel & great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

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Great hotel and we'd stay there again. They were trying out a couple new recipes for breakfast and didn't always hit the mark. Others were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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Great service and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kate

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Great location. Didn’t hear any highway noise. Comfortable bed. Room service menu was limited, but service was quick.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vijay

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Staff was very courteous. We didn’t get the breakfast package so can’t speak about the breakfast. Lather soaps and creams which we love. Only I don’t know why parking cost $12/day. It was hot and the parking is not even covered.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hitomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super cute place, great bar with burgers, friendly and helpful staff and s super comfortable bed. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stan

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Room was clean bed was comfortable. The atmosphere was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, comfortable beds and attentive staff- this hotel has everything you need for a great weekend get- away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Karla

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Great service and good clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley

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Loved the vibe - cozy rooms - great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option, very hospitable and cute. The front desk manager was super understanding of our last minute changes. The Schoolyard restaurant on site was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Krystal M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great, staff nice and helpful. The gym could use some work. There were NO weights at all which was a bummer and the AC wasn't working well. Overall the stay was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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Had a great stay, staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Amit

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Loved the room !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice deco and very friendly staff. We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan G

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Very friendly staff and excellent updated rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy hotel and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & hotel was an easy location to get downtown, to the fwy & out to Cuesta. We also appreciated being able to checkin early.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025