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Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Spa
Front of property
Lobby
Spa
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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1604 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Bathroom sink

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Hotel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
This hotel features an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, free newspapers and a garden.
Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lamplighter Inn & Suites. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests speak favourably about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 1-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 10 minutes from Avila Hot Springs
Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Lamplighter Inn & Suites also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 195 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 196 out of 1001 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and totally acceptable and the bed comfortable. I’d have rated both cleanliness and overall experience higher if only the very dirty carpeting in the hallways weren’t in such dire need of replacement. A short, walk to downtown and lots of eating establishments. Nice, helpful college kid at the front desk and a rather cool small aquarium in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Utterly disappointed by missing amenities

Plagued with issues, my stay at Lamplighter could have been made exponentially better had the management not been so unprofessional. The list of issues was long, and when I tried to communicate them to management, I was met with hostility and no understanding. I had cold/lukewarm water the entirety of my stay, the tv didn’t even work, no stopper for the tub (which I couldn’t use anyways with no hot water), the pool and hot tub were bright green with algae, and there was actually a pair of dirty underwear left beside the bed that housekeeping did not find and remove prior to my checking in. All of these things are unfortunate, but the worst part was being berated by management when I tried for the third time to communicate these issues. I would advise no one to stay at Lamplighter. The room looks nice in photos but with so many hotels in SLO, it’s better to spend your money elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Cal Poly and walkable to downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Could Use Some TLC

It was ok for a place to sleep and shower. The hot water ran out around 10am. Some horrible black gunk backed up into the sink while we slept. The heat lamp made a noise like an air raid siren. Housekeeping only left one washcloth and no hand towels. On the plus side the room was clean and the staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mila

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible condition

We had to move rooms multiple times. The first room assigned to us was not cleaned (dirty beds and everything). We got put in a different room with no working heather, so we slept in our clothes it was that cold. The next day we got moved again to a room that we found out the door does not lock and the heather worked but blowed only cold air so once again we were freezing. When asked to move rooms again we were told they were sold out and we couldn’t move. Also, when I tried to take a hot shower to warm up the bathroom tub had so much hair inside, so I couldn’t make myself shower in it. Overall terrible experience, we would never go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I booked the room for two days to enjoy the football game but upon arrival the TV didn’t work and after shuffling me to three different rooms with no working TV …I only stayed one night
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Roxanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mikila

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed there for about 4 nights. We were informed that if we stayed more than 4 nights housekeeping would have to come into our room. The day after we checked in I went to the front desk and told the guy that I did not want housekeeping to come I to our room. The guy told me if I didn't let housekeeping come into our room we would have to find another place to stay at. I was forced to put the majority of our stuff back into our car because I didn't was to risk something going missing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and quiet night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harkirat

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would NEVER recommend anyone to this hotel. Don’t waste your money!! First of all there was a dead cockroach on the bathroom floor. I know things happen so I didn’t say anything. Then the neighbors were so loud. I’m reasonable but at 2 am when I have to be up at 6 am… they kept slamming the door, people were partying, music so loud. I had to call several times to the front desk as I had to be up. The front desk acted so annoyed that he had to do his job. After the 3rd call he had me change my room. I was given a room with no heater (see attached pictures) and also a dirty bathroom. Just disgusting. I dealt with it because I was so tired. Front desk is no help as the few days I stayed my key never worked. Again, he acted annoyed and asked if I was using it properly.?!! I’m very understanding but this place is a very unprofessional and an unclean establishment. I was warned by other travelers at the hospital to not stay here and I should have listened. Think twice before you book your stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was easy going, Jay & Ryan checked me in quick and was on my way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lamplighter hotel, SLO CA

old room, unclean, bugs, broken shower doors, broken heater
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Leon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alan M

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jacob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid!

The place was a total dump. The lobby smelled like smoke. There was no one in the front desk to check me in. The room was disgusting... hair in the drain and on the floor. The back of the door had dried glue stuck on it. The right knob of every drawer and door was missing. The pool and spa were out of order and even if they were available were absolutely filthy. Definitely not the Comfort Inn it used to be.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024