Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Garden

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

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

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and a library are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. 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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The free breakfast at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bubblegum Alley. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and a library.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 14 minutes from Pismo Beach Pier
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.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 763 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Mountain View

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the fireplace in the room and the lobby was cozy with a sweet library.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Very quaint building and comfortable room. Enjoyed the breakfasts and the staff was super friendly. Loved the personal touch here that you normally don't get in big hotels. Location is perfect for exploring downtown San Luis Obispo by foot. Very enjoyable experience all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys, San Bruno

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute inn. It was old, but well-maintained. The breakfast was ok, but I think it is enough. There are a few coffee shops a block away to get good coffee. The area was safe, convenient and walkable to several shops and restaurants. My only issue is that it takes a while for you to feel the hot water in the shower, it was still a great stay. I would stay there again because of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and nice. Very pretty place with nice staff who made a lovely breakfast. Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the expensive price you pay for this hotel, I would probably pick somewhere else next time. The hotel is super "cute" but the bathrooms are very old (—old bathtub). The walls are thin so you can hear neighbor's mumbling, alarm clocks ringing, outside noise, etc. There's no parking, only residential parking a few blocks away. (It's a safe area, but still.) There's no 24/7 front desk service, so during lunch break and past 8pm, guests are on their own (to lock up the actual place. We were the last guest to check in so the attendant left for the day). The arrival wine and cookies were a lovely touch, and the morning assortment was a delight (—pastries, beverages (coffee/orange juice), fruit (kiwi, grapefruit), and made to order poached eggs). The location was definitely the reason why we booked the place, as it was near the hip and happening night life of SLO (while the opposite end of the town, the hotels are much less but dead quiet). Liked it, but I don't think I'd book it again, due to the high price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Pros: great location, cons, pretty run down, needs updating. we asked for maid service on door, never happened. New towels/cleaned room would have made a difference. Breakfast was a bit average, nothing special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, awesome ambiance & location, just note that upstairs rooms have no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this stay! It was quaint, close to everything, and homemade breakfast specials every morning! Would definitely recommend this for anyone exploring SLO for a getaway, or wanting a place that felt safe and comfortable. One block from restaurants, shops, and delicious coffee! Service was great, staff was friendly, there really were no downsides.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel steps from center of SLO
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stark lack of accommodations: no parking no elevator no microwave no refrigerator no coffee maker Sorely lacking in service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omead

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mychal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a cute and welcoming place in downtown SLO. Breakfast is fantastic, service was helpful and each room seems to have its unique charm. Favorite place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The location was convenient and the house was beautiful. The breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tru

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest inn ever! My husband and I stayed here and loved the atmosphere and the staff was great. It had the cutest vibe! Very close to downtown and all the shops and restaurants. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a historic home. Bathroom could use an update in the our town room but honestly it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

San Luis Obispo trip

Awesome charming Inn in the heart of San Luis Obispo. Great location. Cool themed rooms. Clean and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025