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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Property entrance
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪6 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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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo stay.With a stay at this Downtown San Luis Obispo B&B, you'll be steps from Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Bubblegum Alley. Emerson Park and Ah Louis Store are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fremont Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 12 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bull's Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frog & Peach Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4-star B&B near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel.

This 4-star San Luis Obispo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Garden Street Inn San Luis Obispo
Garden Street San Luis Obispo
Garden Street Inn
Inn, A Kirkwood Collection
Garden Street Inn A Kirkwood Collection Property
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Bed & breakfast
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel San Luis Obispo

Reviews

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 705 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 705 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 705 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 705 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 705 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully made tonorder breakfast special. Incredibly charming place. Great location a block or two from the downtown shops and redtaurants. Easy check in. Easy cheack out. Wonderful. Will book again! I am already recommending it to my friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arkady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service. Initial room conditions were not fully prepared for customer use. Issues with plumbing, TV and AC. However staff actions help to move us to another room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Perfect for exploring downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately despite the price tag competing with 4 and 5 star hotels the property was run down and old with a malfunctioning sink that did NOT drain and a very old bed that caused all kinds of neck and back pain; the shower curtain was coming off the wall, and the patio furniture was filthy dirty and unusable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful except extremely noisy on first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very charming room. Breakfast was amazing and staff was very helpful and super nice.cant beat the price and service provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

pamela

Great location, but won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10

My sister and I stayed here two nights and it was great. Both check in and check out were very quick and convenient. Plus the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Quincy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for the stay. Free breakfast was really nice and hand/home made. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn is in an old historic building with modern conveniences like renovated rooms and nice bedding. Lots of places outside to sit and enjoy all the neighborhood trees and flowers. Walkable to downtown shops, restaurants and bars. Be sure to stay when there's a concert at the Fremont Theatre. No parking, street or garage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at this Inn. Everyone was super friendly and the breakfast was really good. Slept like a baby. I’ll be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a charming, quaint house centrally located downtown. However, it is an old house and has not been properly repurposed with sound insulation as I could hear my next door neighbor snore at night and hear hotel guests laugh and talk loudly downstairs from my room upstairs, and worse, hear the people in the parking lot next to the hotel talk at night. There were no modern conveniences such as a safe or small fridge/mini bar in the room nor an electric kettle to boil water or any drawers for my clothes. There wasn’t sufficient space to put away anything. In fact, I was given a different room from the one I booked and there was no one there after I checked in to tell. So I had to contact my travel agency. I was obliged to stay for 2 nights as I couldn’t cancel, but I checked out on my last night and stayed at another hotel that was more comfortable. I would say this is not a 4 star boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property in downtown SLO within walking distance to absolutely everything. There we so many wonderful touches to the B & B and a fantastic, welcoming staff. It was such a pleasure to stay at the Garden Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were lovely, the bed was comfortable and the house itaelf very characterful. Two blocks down Garden Street is residential parking where you can park for free overnight which is a bonus too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

raquella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn

Liked: Staff & service
Hot water lacking. Otherwise a delight
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Annelize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is very central located in an older property. There is no onsite parking and no elevator. Other than that it was a fine and the staff were very helpful and served a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Adorable hotel. Everything was just lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upsides: this is a very charming small hotel. Similar to a bed and by, in a great location. Large comfortable rooms. The downsides: a little noisy, we could hear other guests through the walls. We had a hard timer getting hot water. Especially in The shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025