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The 10 Best Design Hotels in San Luis Obispo, USA

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Set in San Luis Obispo, within 45 km of Paso Robles Event Center and 1.8 km of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Luis Creek Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.4 km from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

The best hotel on our two week California trip Love the design, style, ideas, very big size of the room, love the branded cosmetics

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9.1
Superb
607 reviews
Price from
€ 273
per night

Located in San Luis Obispo, this luxury hotel features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, a bakery and 2 bars. Each themed guest room is uniquely-decorated. Free Wi-Fi is offered in all rooms.

Featuring a pillow-top mattress, each guest room at Madonna Inn offers premium bedding, custom furnishings and a flat-screen satellite TV with pay options. Plush bathrobes, free spa toiletries and a free bottle of water are also provided in the en suite bathroom.

We stayed in the Starlight Room on the 4th floor and had amazing views throughout the day. Best part is the 4th floor is connected via a bridge to the parking space, so you don't have to climb the stairs if you have a bunch of suitcases. The room itself is wonderful, carpet is thick and plush, the shower is FANTASTIC probably the best shower I've ever had, and the bathrobes are super comfortable. I'm sure everyone's already mentioned the decor, but underneath the glitzy gaudy surface is a really solid hotel with great showers, wonderful beds, good views and good solid food from the steakhouse and cafe.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,107 reviews
Price from
€ 210
per night

Located a short walk from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, this California hotel offers on-site dining, and an outdoor pool. All charming guest rooms include free Wi-Fi.

Featuring cable TV and an iPod docking station, each en suite room at the Apple Farm Inn is equipped with coffee making facilities. All rooms are comfortably furnished with a desk and seating area.

The main house is beautiful and the pool and hot tub are fantastic amenities. The robes they lend to guests to keep cosy after using either are also a great addition. I love the wooden gift apples, that will be a treasured memento of the stay. The warm cookies you get when arriving are also so good, perfect with the hot cider available at reception. Having a gas fire in the room was also super, being able to watch real flames is always a comfort. The restaurant for breakfast was excellent, we didnt eat in the evning so cannot comment on dinner. The standout for me though, was the exceptional service from everyone I encountered. I have already recommended staying here to a couple I met in San Francisco.

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8.5
Very good
1,816 reviews
Price from
€ 131
per night

Less than 5 minutes' walk from Historic Downtown San Luis Obispo, this motel features free parking and guest rooms with free WiFi.

A cable TV with HBO film channels is provided in each room at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo. Guest rooms include a microwave and a small refrigerator. A work desk and ironing facilities are also available.

Room was clean and well-furnished.

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8.1
Very good
1,123 reviews
Price from
€ 94
per night

Featuring a bistro and a rooftop terrace with a fireplace, this hotel is 3 minutes’ walk to San Luis Obispo shops, cafes and art galleries. Modern industrial design elements are featured throughout.

Select suites feature a private balcony at Granada Hotel & Bistro. Featuring plush bathrobes, each room is styled in antique Persian rugs, hardwood floors, brick walls, original artwork and a flat-screen TV. Bigelow and Kiki De Monteparsse spa products are featured in each en suite bathroom.

Beautifully furnished and a lovely olde school feel! One of the best stays of our trip!!!

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8.6
Fabulous
140 reviews
Price from
€ 226
per night

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, this boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Rooms are uniquely decorated with French country-inspired décor.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the boutique hotel. Morro Bay is 20 minutes’ drive away. California Polytechnic State University is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the property.

everything was PERFECT! the decoration, the house, comfort, food, location. It was quite an experience, once the house has a victorian style.

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8.7
Fabulous
456 reviews
Price from
€ 204
per night

This charming hotel off Highway 101 offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a cable TV. It features an on-site fitness center and serves a daily continental breakfast. Tolosa Winery is 8 km away.

All classically furnished rooms at Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo include a seating area and a work desk. A microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine are provided in almost all rooms.

Spacious courtyard, big nice room, lovely pool, a lot of parking space.

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7.6
Good
614 reviews
Price from
€ 111
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 159.53
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 461 reviews
    The suite worked well for us financially The happy hour The lovely breakfast Very clean
    Bernadette
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 272.58
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 611 reviews
    The design of the hotel is very cool and modern. We had a fireplace in the room and it was very cozy.
    Nora
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 152
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,815 reviews
    Lovely little hotel. Great sized rooms, very comfortable beds, well located
    Thomas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 278.05
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 456 reviews
    Extremely classy little hotel with genuinely lovely staff and the most amazing bath tub. Oh and an AMAZING healthy breakfast the next morning
    Caroline
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews
    Our host and the place was perfect for our family of 4 adults. Everything was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the host was available throughout the weekend when random questions arose. Loved the full sized Pac-Man machine. It was handy to have laundry on prem and the designated parking spot was convenient. Looking forward to coming back in June!
    Debbie
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 161 reviews
    Location, staff, modern design
    Lubor
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 697 reviews
    Friendly atmosphere, the interior design was cosy and the outdoor area/terasse was great.
    Jonathan
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 293.85
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,108 reviews
    Madonna Inn is unique. There is nowhere else like it. I have been there before and will definitely be back. The rooms are all different designs and the restaurants in an amazing feat of interior design. The food is top class.
    Dr Michael
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 272.58
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 611 reviews
    Beautiful room and bathroom, with very trendy design. The bed was extremely comfortable. Lovely Aesop products in the bathroom which was a nice touch, as well as a box of local produce such as wine/treats/gifts which were available for purchase if desired. Breakfast of pastries and coffee was left on the door in the morning in a complimentary tote bag which was a lovely touch. Very good value overall. We would definitely recommend if visiting SLO.
    Catriona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 278.05
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 456 reviews
    almost everything. tasteful design, great breakfast, lovely atmosphere.
    Jooosuu
    Young couple

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