1631 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, California, United States | 805-541-5001
Budget-friendly suites within walking distance of downtown San Luis Obispo
Suites have living rooms, multiple flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges; some have balconies
Outdoor pool, hot tub, patio seating, and a fire pit
Free parking, bike rentals, shuttle, breakfast, and Wi-Fi throughout
Small fitness center with cardio- and weight-training equipment, and free weights
Cantina with free cocktail reception, breakfast room, and a barbecue patio
24-hour gift shop with free DVD rentals
Business center with three PCs and printers
Meeting room for up to 35 people
Laundry facilities with coin-operated machines
Outdated room decor
Lower-floor rooms can be noisy
Not pet-friendly
Family-friendly property can get overly loud from kids
The 138-room Quality Suites San Luis Obispo is a budget-friendly, mid-range, all-suite property within walking distance of downtown San Luis Obispo and California Polytechnic State University. It offers amenities like a pleasant fitness center, an outdoor pool and hot tub, patio seating, a cantina, laundry facilities, and a business center. Suites have separate living rooms, wet bars, two 25-inch flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Room decor might be a bit old-fashioned, but the location is prime, and it would be tough to beat its prices -- especially with freebies like breakfast, Wi-Fi, a shuttle, and bikes to borrow.
Scene
A mid-range hotel with value prices and charming courtyards
The Quality Suites San Luis Obispo has mid-range amenities at economy rates. The casual interior takes its cue from the nearby vineyards -- the decorative pottery, fireplace, floral curtains, wicker ceiling fans, rattan furniture, fountains, terra-cotta tiles, and graceful archways evoke its locale, and a homey library lounge contributes to the vibe. The three-story, white-exterior, gold-trimmed building is surrounded by greenery, and the interior courtyards, which include a gazebo, patio seating, fountains, and turquoise doors and shutters, are serene with tropical foliage. Dark rattan furniture, portable heaters and firepits can be found at the outdoor barbecue area, where there are regularly scheduled cookouts.
Location
Conveniently located in downtown San Luis Obispo
Location is the stand-out feature here. Downtown San Luis Obispo, or SLO, and Cal Poly are within a 15-minute walk, or a three-minute ride on the hotel’s free shuttle. The shuttle also goes to the airport (about 10 minutes). Located on a main thoroughfare -- near Highway 101 -- the hotel is near other motels, shops, and restaurants. - Pismo Beach is a 15-minute drive.
Rooms
Traditionally furnished suites with two flat-screen TVs, wet bars, and separate living rooms
King and Double Suites, with entrances facing the courtyards, are available. Decor is comfortable and traditional (if a bit old-fashioned), with green sectional sofas, dark-patterned carpeting, beachy framed photos, light-wood furniture, and tropical throw pillows. All suites come with small dining tables, living rooms, two flat-screen TVs, irons/ironing boards, DVD players, and wet bars with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. King Suites come with sofa beds. Some suites have small, furnished balconies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combos, with sinks in an adjacent room. Toiletries are provided.
Features
One meeting room, business center, fitness center, gift shop, and laundry room
The Quality Suites San Luis Obispo is a budget-friendly mid-range hotel. The Los Padres banquet room -- with Wi-Fi -- can fit up to 35 people. The lobby has has three PC computers and printers available for guests' use. A gift shop, which rents DVDs, is also open 24-hours a day, and sells snacks, chilled beverages, wine, newspapers, and various sundries. There's a laundry room with two coin-operated washers and dryers. The hotel provides free bike rental. A small gym has cardio equipment, free weights, a flat-screen TV, towels, and a water cooler. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.The outdoor pool and hot tub, with two wheelchair lifts, sits within a fenced-in area. Stylish patio seating, lounge chairs, and a fire pit are on the deck. On-site dining is casual. The homey cantina offers a free two-hour cocktail reception every evening and breakfast is free.