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Reviews of Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1212 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States of America

#3 of 5 B&Bs and inns in San Luis Obispo

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Review Score

Based on 376 B&B reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was very small, no closet, etc.

    location, building, staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    Great stay and we will be coming back many times!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have liked more space to hang my clothes.

    We loved the location and great staff! It was so cozy and felt like we were in our own home. We planned a second night on our trip back down the coast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in a historic building
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Minor thing but we didn’t receive the wifi password until the morning after our stay - apparently we should’ve received it by text message but we have international numbers so it didn’t come through, and the person who checked us in forgot to give it to us. Not a huge deal but it was a bit annoying not to have it overnight, it would be helpful for them to leave an information card in the room.

    Central location, friendly staff, good breakfast, clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    nice, comfortable, the hotel is charming, but at night we got woken up by people in the street, the bathtubs in some roo
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the breakfast is very poor. we had to go buy sandwiches and pastries

    location, it is well decorated. clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    So cute that it feels like the inn from the Gilmore Girls
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a little narrow!

    Extremely classy little hotel with genuinely lovely staff and the most amazing bath tub. Oh and an AMAZING healthy breakfast the next morning

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great

    Breakfast was amazing!!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    The location was great but overall the experience did not live up to our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were disappointed as to how small the room was. We basically had to live out of our suitcases over the two days we were there because there was no closet and minimal drawer or floor space. What was described as a balcony (on the main floor) was a porch that you had to step over sandbags to get to. The breakfasts were a single preset offering and there was no possibility of special requests. While 2 of the 3 staff members we encountered over the two days were genuinely warm and friendly, the person greeting us when we arrived did not make us feel overly welcome.

    The location was the best part of the stay. The Inn is located a block away from a main street in the heart of San Luis Obispo. Holly and Kava were very pleasant staff members and the decor in the reception area was very warm and friendly. The bathroom was spacious and modern with a large shower area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    Great location for enjoying downtown SLO; easy parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I wish that we could have opened more windows in our room; two of the three were painted shut. Also, the furniture in our suite could use a bit of an upgrade. I realize that what's there now kind of fits with the "old timey" vibe, but a larger and more comfortable sofa would be a big plus.

    Very nice stay at the Garden Street Inn. Our room was comfortable, spacious, and clean. Liked that complimentary coffee, tea, and wine are usually available, along with the yummy cookies they put out in the afternoon. The location is perfect for seeing SLO downtown on foot. Parking was no problem at all; we were always able to park just two or three blocks away on Garden Street. Dining recos: Luna Red, Locanda, Buffalo, SLO Provisions - all excellent!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    8.0
    My room had a Jacuzzi tub that didn't work. Otherwise very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I love the look of the place and the downstairs library room. Very relaxing.

    The woman making breakfast burned herself. So the first breakfast took a half an hour for the couple I was chatting with. I didn't order breakfast because of that.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    10
    Charming B&B Center of SLO
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking is on the street (metre until about 5pm); however, after 5pm, you can park FREE in the bank parking lot right next door (very secure / safe) as long as you leave by 9am. Otherwise, there's a city parking deck nearby. We've never had a problem.

    Charming B&B with each room uniquely decorated. Lovely public library sitting area. Each morning, freshly breakfast and THE BEST cinnamon buns EVER! :-) It's our "go to" place when we cut our drive in half overnight between San Francisco and SoCal / Palm Springs.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely Inn, Innkeepers need to focus and be more customer focused
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Did not inform us they were doing remodeling. Lobby lounge dining area shut down the next morning.

    Very cute, great location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    8.0
    We had a quick stop over here. The location and place itself enabled is to get a feel for the town. Also an amazing une
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Heritage building was beautiful and the communal lounge with fireplace was nice for a family chat after a night out. The location was awesome, right in the heart of town.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    8.0
    The location and staff were awesome and the hotel was so cute and cozy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds could be a bit more comfortable. The sink was hard to use, but they are trying to keep the vintage vibe, so I get it.

    The breakfast was awesome. Light, but very satisfying and different. The pancakes on the last day of our stay were so good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kettle in the room

    We had a lovely stay, great recommendation for dinner, breakfast was excellent and room was nice and clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    10
    Very much recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast can be improved

    Perfect location, historical building with baseball theme.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2023

    10
    Great SLO Hotel option
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was a really cool stay...

    Excellent location in a Victorian building just two blocks from downtown SLO

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    9.0
    Would stay again in a heartbeat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    In an ideal world, parking would be slightly easier. Having said that, it wasn't nearly the challenge I thought it would be.

    This is a charming property with a lot of character, situated conveniently to everything downtown SLO has to offer. Our room was very comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kava at reception was wonderful! So helpful and welcoming. Also, warm cookies.:) The jetted bath was so relaxing and the beds were warm, comfy and perfect for a great night's sleep.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    10
    I had a relaxing get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was excellent. Staff was very friendly. Relaxing and quiet!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is very well located close to restaurants and shops. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The staff is friendly. The included breakfast was delicious and varied every morning.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    9.0
    Convenient downtown location, nice room, great breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no refrigerator, and the windows do not offer much isolation for sound and heat/cold.

    The hotel offers a convenient downtown location, nice rooms, great breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved the feel of the place. The location was perfect. The room was clean and very comfortable. Can't wait to stay again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful inn in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast had only one choice a day on a rotating menu. Which means that since I am on a no-carb/low-carb diet, nothing to eat on pancake day.

    Beautiful charming old building in a perfect downtown location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    9.0
    Nice place to start a central coast vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    At check in we somehow missed our complementary champaign. Parking is more complicated than need be, just park in the bank lot next door and move your car in the morning.

    Great location. Very quiet for a downtown location, Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

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