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Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

1212 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo (California), CA 93401, United States

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is a 4-star Bed and Breakfast nestled in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Located just 0.3mi from the city center, the inn sits at 1212 Garden Street. Price starts from $158.

Bed and Breakfast offers breakfast. Featured amenities include Wifi (free), Air conditioning, Sun deck, Non-smoking rooms, Patio, Garden, Bathtub, Free toiletries.

Reviews: 343. Situated in downtown San Luis Obispo, California, United States, this 4-star Bed and Breakfast brings classic charm with modern comforts to the doorstep of city life. Address: 1212 Garden Street. Price starts from $158.

Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is a four-star Bed and Breakfast tucked into the heart of San Luis Obispo. The address is 1212 Garden Street, just 0.3mi from the city center, making the downtown scene easily walkable.

With a blend of classic charm and modern comforts, this inn offers a welcoming retreat amid the city’s bustle. Breakfast is included each morning, and essential amenities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a sun deck, non-smoking rooms, a patio, a garden, a bathtub, and free toiletries.

Payment options include American Express, Mastercard, Discover, and Visa; cash is not accepted. Prices start from $158.

Closest airports

San Luis Obispo County Airport

3.1mi

Santa Maria Airport

28.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Queen Room in Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Romantic Suite, Terrace

1 King Size Bed

Terrace

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Deluxe King Suite in Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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Deluxe Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Patio

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Superior Queen Room in Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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Superior, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Suite Superior, Fireplace

1 Queen Size Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room in Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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Deluxe, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Queen Room with Balcony in Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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Queen Room, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Patio

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Standard King Room in Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Junior, Queen Size, Groundfloor

1 Queen Size Bed

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Junior, King Size, Groundfloor

1 King Size Bed

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Superior, Queen Size, Terrace

1 Queen Size Bed

Terrace

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Grand Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.6

343 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Pamela

8.2

August 2025

Great staff, very helpful, they go out of their way. Excellent location. Beautiful interior. Loved the little touches: cookies, wine, etc. They texted to check on us, and it worked very well. Clear messages, checked to see if we needed anything, and I felt cared for. Lots of little personal touches.

Parking is not available, so street parking is required. The parking options immediately around the hotel are fairly restrictive. We're still waiting to see if we somehow will receive ticket(s). Staff knows about parking, but there isn't much they can do about it. Also, breakfast has very limited options. If this is really a BnB (not advertised as such, but it seems to be one), it has the least breakfast of any BnB I've experienced.

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Van

9.1

July 2025

The property is in a great location and is within walking distance to downtown SLO. The rooms are nice and very homey and I immediately felt comfortable and at home. Wine & Cookie hr was fantastic and much appreciated.

The staffing is a little short, I had to wait an hr to check in as the only staff person was out on a meal break. Breakfast is served at 8am. I was attending classes that started at 8am so I was never able to participate in a hot breakfast. I was packed a continental style breakfast with fresh fruits, muffins and boiled eggs that were delicious, but I would have preferred a hot breakfast in the morning at 7-7:30 am.

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Cheryl

8.2

June 2025

We absolutely love the location in downtown SLO. The room was very clean and very comfortable. Bed was comfy. Nice linens. The staff was friendly and professional. The breakfast was made to order. All in all we would recommend this Bed and Breakfast.

Minor things to know. Super steep stairs! We were okay but for some this could be a problem and most guest rooms are on the second floor. And there are steep stairs outside to the front door. There is no parking provided. There are parking meters in front; however you can't park overnight. There is a 3rd party nearby parking structure. None of these issues would prevent me from staying there again..just good to know in advance.

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William

8.2

August 2025

Great down town location, quaint historic home, lovely room. Our view was of the bank parking lot, but we sat upstairs on a deck for our welcome drink, and it was quiet at night. Nice to have a breakfast in the morning, and for expensive SLO, this place is spot on for price.

The cleaning staff were giggling and sitting on the floor in the main hallway eating muffins at various times, which was very strange. It would appear no management are present and the place could use some TLC, perhaps run a bit of a tighter ship?

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Lindsay

10

October 2024

The location is perfect (just around the corner from Scout Coffee and within a few minutes walk of restaurants and bars). The property itself is stunning, beautifully appointed and the whole place has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Impeccably clean. The room I had (called ‘Close to Home’) was large and the bed was very comfortable. I was only staying for one night, but had the best night of sleep in a while. Breakfast was delicious. Mack and Kava (I hope I have spelled names correctly) were beyond helpful, looking after my suitcase after checkout, as I had a few more hours in SLO due to train delays. Loved this place.

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Chiara

9.1

May 2024

Fantastic location, right in the town center, gorgeous charming building and decor. Breakfast was outstanding with homemade banana bread and a fantastic avocado toast with chili oil eggs on top. The staff was extremely kind and let me and my husband check out late and then stay for a few hours in the entry/dining room to work on our laptops. They even brought us a freshly baked pastry they were preparing for the following breakfast (after I inquired about the heavenly smell coming from the kitchen). The lovely and extremely talented chef is the best part of this wonderful place. Thank you!

I liked everything, my only suggestion for improvement would be to enhance the patios in the rooms with patio/balcony, as they are fairly bare for now and do not match the rest of the fantastic place. A few plants and a cute outdoor sitting set would go a long way.

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William

8.2

January 2024

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!

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.

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George

8.2

February 2024

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.

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.

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Duane

10

August 2025

Staff all freindly and helpful. We enjoyed complimentary wine on the second floor deck. Room like the entire hotel was maintained and decorated in period decor. Well, except for the wall mounted TV. Breakfast was a treat. Fresh fruit and the surprise of Turkish Eggs - Cilbur! Thank you for the recipe. Check-in and out were seamless. Entire stay was enjoyable.

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Gary

9.1

April 2025

Staff was excellent. Historical elements were charming. Location close to the farmer's market was a big plus. Breakfast was delicious.

This is not necessarily the hotel's issue but it was very, very noisy. Seems like young people use the surrounding parking lot to do donuts, party and yell at each other late into the night. Honestly, this will effect our decision to stay again.

Points of Interest Around Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Airports

San Luis Obispo County Airport

3.1mi

Santa Maria Airport

28.7mi

Amenities of Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel accommodates check-ins starting from 04:00 PM and ending at 10:00 PM. The rooms should be vacated by 11:00 AM.

How much does a stay at Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel cost?

A stay at Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel can begin from a rate of $158. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

The Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo offers a variety of room options. These include Standard Queen Rooms, Deluxe King Suites, Deluxe Queen Rooms, Superior Queen Rooms, and Queen Rooms with Balcony. All rooms are non-smoking and accommodate 2 adults. Bed sizes vary, with options of Queen size or King size beds. Room sizes range from 205 sqft to 355 sqft.

What are the main attractions at Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Guests at the Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features a sun deck, perfect for relaxing and soaking up the California sunshine. Whether it's lounging on a comfortable sunbed or enjoying a refreshing drink, the sun deck offers a tranquil space to unwind.

For those looking for indoor activities, the hotel provides board games and puzzles. Guests can gather around a cozy fireplace and engage in friendly competition or solve puzzles together, creating lasting memories.

These amenities provide opportunities for guests to make the most of their leisure time at the hotel. Whether it's enjoying the outdoor sun deck or engaging in indoor activities like board games and puzzles, the Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo ensures a relaxing and entertaining stay for its guests.

Does Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel accept credit cards?

Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel accepts credit cards as payment. Cash is not accepted at this establishment. The accepted credit card payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.