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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 star property

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Front of property
Interior entrance
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$90
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Explore the area

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345 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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
(127 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Motel in Lower Higuera
Express check-out, a convenience store, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo features a vending machine, a convenience store, and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

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

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

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1135 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

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

Trip to avila beach

Stayed two nights with my wife in the room which has one queen bed for a short vacation trip. It was good enough for our expectation and the price. The only thing we didn't like is a small uncomfortable shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

I think there must have been homeless guy living on the roof. Banging noises the entire night right overhead. I slept about 3 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Website and property/ room match reality. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping and dinner was super convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortni

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location to downtown-nice place, and clean. Office guy seemed in a big hurry to get me out of there. $5 to leave my bag in the office for a couple of hours. Although they accommodated everything I asked, they made me feel like I was asking a lot of them for simple things
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

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

Avenue Inn Downtown SLO

We have been staying here in the last 5 years, it’s close to everything and downtown SLO. The people that run it are friendly and courteous. The shower has been updated it’s nice and clean. Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Salinas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El recepcionista cero amable Jonny , no hay donde estacionarte tube que estacionar mi carro en la calle y la habitación muy pequeña la puerta del baño no abre por completo pega en la cama definitivamente no volveré a hospedarme ahí
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avenue Inn is an incredible deal. While the exterior is not impressive, the rooms are clean and well appointed. For the low prices they charge, Avenue offers a great deal. And I particularly love the fact that they don't try to make it up through hidden charges. For example, at the front desk they offer $1 cans of Coke and other beverages as long as you pay cash. Presumably, they are just buying some cases cases from Costcos and reselling them for a ~50 fifty cent markup. But compare that with you a typical hotel Coke which costs ~$3, and it's a pleasure being at a place that tries to do right by its guests in that way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Basic but adequate

Rooms are basic but adequate. Coffee is avaliable in the lobby from 7am-10am. Walking distance to the downtown and Thursdays farmers market. I had a downstairs room. I could hear every footstep in the room above me. If you are a light sleeper, ask for an upstairs room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
We’ve stayed here numerous times before early morning flights. It’s easy, clean and cheap. The room is everything you need for a quick overnight. Walking distance to good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute booking for us. We literally booked it 20 minutes before our after-hours arrival on a Sunday night. We got there, it was well lit, we called the after hours # and were greeted within minutes. Parking on site close to our room, and complementary. The room was perfect, clean and modern. There were vending machines for snacks and drinks also in well lit areas. The location is great freeway close, but also in a nice safe quiet area , on a great street where you can walk around and find restaurants, a coffee shop and things things of that nature. They did have coffee and some protein bars and things of that nature in the office in the morning when we were checking out. We would definitely come back again or recommend to fellow travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly Recommend Avenue Inn

Highly recommend the Avenue Inn - it's quiet, comfortable and very close walking distance to the downtown. I appreciate Jesse's friendliness and recommendations when checking in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay and will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025