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#4 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in San Luis Obispo
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Located in downtown San Luis Obispo's historic core and the heart of California’s Central Coast, Garden Street Inn offers old-world hospitality with new-century passion. Locals call it SLO; offering excellent shopping, first-class restaurants, wine-tasting, art galleries and museums. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the rolling hills and coastal valleys, SLO lies just a short drive from Avila Beach, Morro Bay, and Pismo Beach. Golf, tennis, biking, and hiking opportunities abound. SLO hosts a myriad of local tourist attractions, including world renowned vineyards and wineries, California missions, iconic museums, and breathtaking beaches. Classic decor reflects Victorian charm in our uniquely boutique hotel - many with fireplaces and private decks. Grab a book from the well-stocked Goldtree Library, or sip your morning coffee on our spacious outdoor communal deck. Meet the chef in preparation of a delicious breakfast each morning which is served in the McCaffrey Morning Room.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Outdoor dining area
Non-smoking hotel
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Grade: 100 out of 100
87Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
39Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3914
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San Luis Obispo Station10 min
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I really enjoyed my stay at this B&B. Everyone was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The inn is absolutely charming and has been beautifully decorated. It hasn’t been overdone so it has a simple stylish elegance which suits the historic mansion perfectly. I was in Our Town, a lovely queen room upstairs with a jacuzzi tub that was wonderful to relax in after a long day. The breakfast I had was delicious and the coffee was very high quality. I highly recommend the Garden Street Inn!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Really a delightful stay...ideal location within walking distance to so many shops, restaurants, bars...and the ever impressive Thursday Farmers Market! Wonderful, peaceful feel throughout...you just feel stress leaving you when you walk in the doors. Tasty, creative breakfasts, too. We stayed upstairs, in front, in a room with a small parlor and were very comfortable. Very quiet, private. Also, the room was comfortable even during warm August days...even the air conditioner was whisper-quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: Upstairs Parlor Rooms are nice!
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Response from Rodnee Stillwell, General Manager at Garden Street Inn
Responded 31 Aug 2022
Thank you for your feedback! Garden Street Inn has such a unique atmosphere, we love hearing our guests enjoyed their experience. With our homey feel combined with our urban location it makes exploring our beautiful downtown both comfortable and accommodating. We truly hope to host you again!
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This place is the sweetest gem! The hospitality was amazing! Holly was there to greet us and Lauren to wave us farewell and both were extremely delightful! The room itself was quaint, homie, and comfortable. I will definitely be coming back to SLO just to stay here and enjoy how perfect of a place it is for a getaway. AND..the homemade breakfast in the morning! Absolutely delicious and such a nice touch to the stay!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Close to local restaurants and bars! Free parking!
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Response from Rodnee Stillwell, General Manager at Garden Street Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for such lovely feedback! Our staff works hard to ensure all of our guests get to experience such a special stay, and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with us. We cannot wait for your return visit, safe travels!
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Charming hotel with hands down the best breakfasts! Wonderful staff and large bedrooms. I arrived late and it was a simple check in. After an exhausting trip finding a jacuzzi in your bathroom was a god sent ! I ll be back!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Rodnee Stillwell, General Manager at Garden Street Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for the feedback! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. Nothing beats a nice, cozy night in after traveling, and we are so happy to hear we were able to provide that luxury for you! We cannot wait to host you again, safe travels!
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I love this hotel and stay here whenever I’m in SLO. It’s quaint and well appointed and the staff are great! There’s a lovely fireplace in the lobby that’s great for striking conversations with strangers. And they have free breakfast everyday!!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Parking is a block away in a garage because street parking around there gets pretty restrictive...
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Response from Rodnee Stillwell, General Manager at Garden Street Inn
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted to hear we can be your home away from home here in lovely SLO. We cannot wait to share more tasty breakfasts with you.
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We had a wonderful stay in the Emerald Isle room. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean and stylish. The shower was very nice, too. The breakfast options smelled amazing, but we didn’t sample them this time. My travel companion has celiac disease, so we were a little wary. However, next time we will inform the staff ahead of time because one of the breakfast specials gluten free. A return stay is definitely in our future!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Rodnee Stillwell, General Manager at Garden Street Inn
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Come back and visit us soon, we are more than happy to accommodate special dietary requests, just give us a heads up so we can make sure we have something yummy prepared.
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Very hospitable boutique Inn. Room was clean and spacious with a King bed and small sitting area. Great location and walkable to several great restaurants. Had coffee/tea and tasty snickerdoodle cookies at check in. Also had self serve wine during "happy hour" and got to meet a few other guests. Although we needed to leave early before breakfast the next morning the host put together a continental breakfast box for us to take. It was all the little extras that would bring us back to stay here again if we were in the area.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Is within a half a mile from the train station if you are taking the Surfliner down the coast
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Response from Rodnee Stillwell, General Manager at Garden Street Inn
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for the feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Nothing beats a glass of wine in front of the fireplace in our cozy library. We hope to get the opportunity to host you again, and share one of our cooked to order breakfasts with you.
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Excellent location! What an adorable B&B. Friendly, cozy, well appointed rooms, nice staff, great coffee. Would definitely stay here again. Priced reasonably. Breakfast included. Comfy beds and pillows.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Rodnee Stillwell, General Manager at Garden Street Inn
Responded 5 weeks ago
Thank you for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay! We hope you come back to share another tasty breakfast with us soon. Safe travels!
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This is a wonderful B&B in San Luis Obispo. Great location in the center of town. Easy walk to everything. It is very well maintained and clean. We stayed in the first floor king suite and found it spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was great, too. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Rodnee Stillwell, General Manager at Garden Street Inn
Responded 8 Feb 2023
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay, and so thankful for such kind feedback. We hope you enjoyed exploring our beautiful downtown after a tasty breakfast in our dining room. We hope to host you again!
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Every communication with the Garden Street Inn was friendly and helpful. The Inn itself is in the middle of downtown (of the loveliest small town in the US, no doubt), so you will be a pleasant stroll from wonderful dining, shopping, and amusements. The facility is in a lovingly restored late-1800s Victorian house. Beautifully curated antiques are throughout the guest rooms and the shared spaces. Our room was a suite--and we did not have to pay extra for it. Included breakfasts truly are homemade and hot--we had fresh bagels with caramelized onions and eggs the first morning, and a Moroccan variation on shakshuka the next morning. Our service dog was welcomed and brought smiles everywhere we went. We ended up having wonderful conversations with other guests around the dining room table (in the old-school way of bed-and-breakfasts), and we enjoyed having tea, coffee, and lemon water available at all times as well as a happy hour in the afternoon--with complementary wine. My only regret about telling you how wonderful our stay was at the Garden Street Inn is that it might encourage others to stay there--and the rooms are often sold out as it is. My advice is to book early. And enjoy!…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Rodnee Stillwell, General Manager at Garden Street Inn
Responded 8 Feb 2023
Thank you for such kind feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had such a lovely time! Breakfast is our favorite time of the day and brings us all so much joy when our guests feel the same way. Though we may be small and have limited availability at times, we've always got room for snuggly service dogs at the Garden Street Inn. We truly look forward to hosting you all again in the future, and wish you safe travels until then.
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US$191 - US$392 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan Luis Obispo CountySan Luis Obispo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Street Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Garden Street Inn?
Nearby attractions include Puzzle Effect - SLO (0.3 km), Farmers Market (0.2 km), and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Garden Street Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and complimentary tea.
What food & drink options are available at Garden Street Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Garden Street Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica, and Firestone Grill.
Are there any historical sites close to Garden Street Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Dallidet Adobe and Gardens (0.6 km) and Ah Louis Store (0.4 km).