Granada Hotel and Bistro
1126 Morro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3604
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#1 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in San Luis Obispo
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Granada Hotel & Bistro is the historic home to 17 intimate guestrooms, a full-service restaurant, and an intimate cocktail lounge in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo. The original Hotel Granada was originally built in 1922 and was lovingly restored and reopened in 2012 as a timeless space offering modern-day luxury. Small in space but grand with intention, each uniquely designed room is outfitted with exposed brick walls, antique furnishings, bespoke textiles, custom artwork, and original hardwood floors. Select rooms feature fireplaces and/or Juliet balconies. Signature in-room amenities include Italian linens, plush goose-down bedding, seersucker bathrobes, local bath products, curated minibars, LCD flat-screen televisions, and heating/air conditioning. Included with your stay, enjoy daily continental breakfast (coffee, tea, juice, fruit, yogurt, pastries), use of the property’s Linus bikes, and high-speed wireless internet. The locally beloved Bistro is the hotel's heart, serving up farm-to-table cuisine, creative cocktails, and a global wine list featuring hard-to-find varietals and regional favorites.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Bicycles available
Golf course
Kids stay free
Airport transportation
Paid public parking nearby
Car park
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Hiking
Horseback riding
Bicycle tours
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Evening entertainment
Patio
Raquetball offsite
Walking tours
Taxi service
Spa
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Private check-in / check-out
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Minibar
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Air purifier
Bathrobes
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Radio
iPod docking station
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
City view
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
85Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
36Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Contact
1126 Morro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3604
Getting there
San Luis Obispo Station10 min
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The hotel is unusual and has lots of character. Our room had a corner fireplace which was nice and cozy since we arrived on a cold and rainy night. We ate at the Bistro, highly recommended both for the food and the wine. Staff are friendly and helpful. Huge, flaky croissants provided at breakfast!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: The lighting is dim in both the common areas and the room so be careful walking around!
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First of all the positives : great location as near all the restaurants shops and bars , really lovely friendly staff and especially the bar staff . Nice continental break fast in the morning , and nothing seemed a problem , BUT. If travelling as a couple do not book room No7 , my wife and I booked a queen room , it was my fault I suppose as I didn’t read the size of the room on booking .com , it was 16m2, as we say in the uk “ Not enough room to swing a cat” , it was tiny , the bed was against the wall so whoever slept that side either had to climb over you or get off the bottom of the bed . The sink was actually in the room 3’ from the bed , no wardrobe , no fridge . They had a tray on a stand with drinks and nibbles on , they should have had a coffee machine , we’re on a fly drive holiday with two large suitcases and a travel case , put them in the room and your in trouble for floor area , this would be ideal for a single traveller not a couple . If I ever went back I’d definitely check room size before booking .…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip: Check room size ( metre sq) before booking
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I’m a closet hotel snob that will really only stay at a 4-star + hotel. I like nice places, what can I say? The ratings have to be good. Clean. Comfortable. Chic. Unique. Good toiletries. The list goes on. This is my 3rd stay at the Granada and it’s one of my fav places on the planet. So well done, bravo. Will be back.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Arrived here just after check in and no parking available. I was traveling solo so having to unload then go park my car two blocks away was super inconvenient. Not to mention having to walk in the rain early the next morning at check out to go get my car… I would not have stayed here if I had known the parking situation. Also the quaint bar next door was closed on Sunday..disappointing…no elevator..room extremely small, noisy..
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Wouldn’t recommend
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Dearest Granada Inn, Where to begin… Granada Inn San Luis Obispo, quintessential sea side town meets old rustic, yet luxurious 1920s brick and mortar. It’s quant and private atmosphere welcomes every guest graciously to his beautiful rooms, decorated chicly and rusticity. Feathery fluffy white cotton sheets, cooly cozy thick white comforters drape across the bed netting gorgeous hand made red Persian rugs as they lie still on a cold smooth tile. A fire place to warm the room, a shower and sink space covered in elegant polished title that screams Great Gatsby, and even a small but quaint balcony to look over beautiful SLO— if you have the luxury of staying in the Granada Queen— as you sip your mornings brew. The short halls guide you downward and through a leather filled lounge with yet another fire place to enjoy many a cocktail, surrounded by century old brick and wood that nearly transports you to another time. Below this ether is the dinner room, both out side and in, where guest enjoy some of the finest cuisine and drinks San Luis Obispo has to offer. Granada Inn is the full experience, an immersion to another place with rotary phones and simpler times. With an environment so chicly rustic and quaintly cozy, you’d be hard pressed to leave your room. It does beg the question… why stay anywhere else? I hope you all enjoy your stay as much as I have, because just like I, you’ll be coming back for seconds. -Garrett (Actor/Writer)…
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This hotel is more appropriate for those used to hostel travel - no where near a 5 star establishment. Check in was easy, it’s in a wonderful location to downtown and the Bistro is superb. It’s in a charming building but not functional as a hotel. Parking offered during our stay was 2 blocks away AND we weren’t notified it was that far until we checked in. By then it was too late to cancel - according to front desk staff. All rooms are on second floor and no elevator was provided. The room was very cramped very claustrophobic with too much furniture and the “closet” was a joke! A glass cubicle that took up approximately four feet of a 200 foot room with only two hangers. The bed was piled with pillows but no where to stash them. The toilet was in a closet, the sink in the bedroom room. The shower was incredibly tiny. Additionally the TV in room did not work and the staff could not get it to function. (One of the young desk clerks said she didn’t own a TV and couldn’t operate the remotes.) After 45 minutes of fiddling they told us we had to change rooms. This second room was larger BUT the air conditioner did not work. A fan provided was inappropriately large for the room and took up too much room to be useful. Only grooming products were provided gratuitously. There was a daily amenities fee of $20, but no real amenities were provided. The hotel did not even provide drinking waters. All in all a real letdown.…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Avoid Room 6
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Everything about this hotel was awesome!!!. We were given an incredible glass of rosè and then given a very educated tour of the hotel. Brayden even was so sweet to even have our bottles of wine on ice for is so we could enjoy then when we returned. I will definitely be back to this hotel as its so quaint, and very inviting. I also love the location...right in the middle of downtown...everything is in walking distance. Thank you to Brayden and the team at the Granada hotel for making our stay amazing
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is a lovely hotel, in a good location, but our experience was ruined by the noisy hotel ventilation. Everyone on the reception desk knows that there is a problem with comments such as “yes it is noisy sometimes” but depending who you talk to depends on the reason why it’s noisy. Some saying it’s only one half of the building that has a problem, others saying it was the floor our room was on and another it’s only noisy in our room. All I know is that we had a broken night’s sleep when they turned the ventilation pump on at 6am!! Not good!!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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The hotel is beautiful and very inviting. Almost more important, though, are the staff - they are amazing! We stayed just one night (we'll be back!) but were made to feel so at home and welcome by everyone. From Tati (sp?) to the lovely hostess at the restaurant, as well as the shop next door, everyone was so kind and so helpful. When we left we met up with a bunch of friends and told all of them that they have to go to SLO and stay at the Granada. Thank you for the lovely accommodations and the even better staff!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Stayed here overnight on a business trip. The Granada turned out to be charming and perfect. Quiet room, nice snack and bev offerings in the room at very fair prices, good breakfast with indoor or outdoor areas, great parking on the property, and one of the nicest bars you'll find anywhere for a nightcap. We usually stay at Pismo Beach, but next time we're going to take a day or two at the Granada in SLO itself and explore the record, book and even photography stores downtown.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: We were upstairs in #10 and liked it a lot.
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PRICE RANGE
US$265 - US$374 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan Luis Obispo CountySan Luis Obispo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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Frequently Asked Questions about Granada Hotel and Bistro
Which popular attractions are close to Granada Hotel and Bistro?
Nearby attractions include Farmers Market (0.4 km), Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (0.3 km), and Mission Plaza (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Granada Hotel and Bistro?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Granada Hotel and Bistro?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Granada Hotel and Bistro?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Granada Hotel and Bistro?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Granada Hotel and Bistro?
Conveniently located restaurants include Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica, and Firestone Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Granada Hotel and Bistro?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Does Granada Hotel and Bistro have airport transportation?
Yes, Granada Hotel and Bistro offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Granada Hotel and Bistro located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 1.0 km away from the centre of San Luis Obispo.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Granada Hotel and Bistro?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Granada Hotel and Bistro?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Dallidet Adobe and Gardens (0.4 km) and Ah Louis Store (0.3 km).