2.5 Star Hotel

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

345 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States View Map

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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

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Less than 5 minutes' walk from Historic Downtown San Luis Obispo, this motel features free parking and guest rooms with free WiFi. A cable TV with HBO film channels is provided in each room at Avenue Inn Downtown District SLO. Guest rooms include a microwave and a small refrigerator. A work desk and ironing facilities are also available. A 24-hour front desk and a business center are featured for guest convenience at San Luis Obispo Avenue Inn Downtown. Truck and RV parking are available. The San Luis Obispo Downtown Trolley Ride is just 15 minutes’ walk from the motel. Avila Beach and Pismo beach, home of the Monarch Butterflies, are both 15 minutes’ drive away.

883 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
8.6
Staff
8.6
Location
9.0

What Guests Say

  • “The hotel is located in a very good location. Just minutes from great restaurants and stores.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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Non Smoking 1 Queen Bed1/4

Non Smoking 1 Queen Bed

205 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
2 Double Bed Non-smoking1/4

2 Double Bed Non-smoking

248 sqft • 2 Double

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Double Room with Two Double Beds1/4

Double Room with Two Double Beds

248 sqft • 2 Double

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Queen Room - Disability Access1/2

Queen Room - Disability Access

248 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible room
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
King Bed-Non Smoking1/4

King Bed-Non Smoking

248 sqft • 1 King

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Queen Room1/4

Queen Room

183 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 883 reviews

    Location

    9

    Cleanliness

    8.6

    Staff

    8.6

    Overall Quality

    8.1

    Pros +

    • The woman at the desk was very friendly and gave us great info about the area. The room was clean and nicely arranged with the larger area since we had the king bed. Great location for walking to downtown.
    • Remodeled, clean, convenient to SLO
    • Location, cost, easy check in / out process

    Cons -

    • Nothing negative.
    • Homeless guy hanging around outside my room
    • Location was a bit of a walk from downtown but a great walk.
    Business Traveler (70)Solo Traveler (166)Traveling as Couple (506)Family with Young Children (241)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (12)Group Traveler (106)Total (1,061)
    10Verified guestPosted on: 8-24-2025

    The woman at the desk was very friendly and gave us great info about the area. The room was clean and nicely arranged with the larger area since we had the king bed. Great location for walking to downtown.

    Nothing negative.

    10Verified guestPosted on: 8-12-2025

    Remodeled, clean, convenient to SLO

    10MichaelPosted on: 3-22-2025

    Location, cost, easy check in / out process

    9Verified guestPosted on: 2-24-2025

    Location, staff, and value

    Homeless guy hanging around outside my room

    10ChristinePosted on: 12-6-2024

    Clean and comfortable at a great rate. Owners/managers were amazingly customer friendly.

    Location was a bit of a walk from downtown but a great walk.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-5-2024

    The hotel was in walking distance to downtown. It was a great price for a no frills, clean hotel room. The man at the counter was very nice a gave a lot of good recommendations for restaurants.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 11-15-2023

    The hotel is located near downtown which is convenient for those who enjoy downtown San Luis Obispo.

    The facility is old and sound proofing is below average. The room is very small. The hotel charges $50/hour for check out after 11AM. No breakfast for guests.

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-7-2023

    It was clean. The bed was comfortable.

    You can check in early for $25.00. We just wanted to leave our bags so they let us leave them there by the desk. You can have late check out for $50.00 an hr. We didn't ask for either.

    2KyionPosted on: 5-30-2022

    I liked who I was with

    I got charged $250 for my friend throwing up on sheets/pillowcases. As if the ones given to us were perfectly clean when they already had stains. As soon as I was leaving they charged me it which made it worse. I definitely won¿t be coming back here.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-22-2022

    Staff was friendly, room and bathroom were clean, AC and shower worked. Pretty much all I'm looking for in a hotel.

    Nothing really, just nothing special about it.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-10-2022

    Location! The hotel is in walking distance to downtown

    The staff was rude. Also my confirmation said check in was at 2 but the staff said it was at 3 and I would be charged $30 to check in early

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-30-2021

    Location! Location! Location! Just off the freeway, but not too noisy. Very comfy bed.

    Needs a hot tub..;)

    10JakePosted on: 5-16-2021

    Everything there was very clean and remodeled with new bathrooms. The bedding was superb.

    Everything was great!

    10HeatherPosted on: 1-5-2021

    Nice people at the desk for both check-in and check-out. Good location in downtown SLO. Good price for a clean, safe place to stay.

    3Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-8-2019

    Location was good

    noisy rooms and uncomfortable bed

    6HectorPosted on: 8-6-2019

    Clean room, rather small and outdated.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-15-2018

    Great location. nice people. free breakfast. clean room.

    no complaints.

    8SaraPosted on: 3-13-2017

    Great location, clean room, tasty breakfast, and nice staff on premises.

    We didn't love that we were right next to the laundry room, so there was a cart parked in front of our door for most of our visit. We understand that it's necessary, but it was a little loud, starting fairly early on a weekend. Otherwise, a good stay!

    1BenjaminPosted on: 3-2-2015

    Good location. Close to downtown.

    From check-in to check-out, I had a very negative experience here. Very inexperienced staff and management. Was blamed for having a poor credit card (the truth was that their machines were malfunctioning). Only good thing is the location.

    8SharonPosted on: 10-9-2025

    Quiet

    No lift to the second floor.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access
    • Closed-caption TV

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Visual aids Braille/Tactile signs

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Location

    Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

    345 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA

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