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6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, United States

#4 of 10 hotels in Atascadero

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 253 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable, clean and quiet
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great. They accommodated an early check in.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    9.0
    Convenient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was bare and the walls were too green. It will be good to see what happens after they are done with their renovation.

    Clean and convenient. Large room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    7.0
    Excellent location and service but room could use some attention.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Curtains didn’t close completely allowing light in during the night. Plus, No microwave and limited furniture.

    Location and cleanliness!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    I know they are renovating but it was hard to know what was due to that verses what it is going to be like. The box springs were exposed, the towels were very rough

    The size of the room and bathroom was wonderful - hard to find hotel rooms with this amount of spaciousness

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The first room we were in the TV did not work, so they put us on the 3rd floor where all the remodel was taking place. The room was huge, but the floor was really dirty. My white socks were pretty bad when I went to go put them on. Just smelled really musty. probably from all the dust from the remodel. Was not really impressed for our first stay. The parking was a little inconvenient because of the location. But we survived.

    The front desk guy was great. When we went to check out, there was no one to be found. The first room was beautiful, but the second room they gave us, not so much.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent. Will return again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Minor: could have used wash cloth.

    Roomy, clean, quiet, moderately well appointed, great decor, nice location, many nearby restaurants, very knowledgeable and friendly staff, etc.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    7.0
    We had a nice visit to this property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I believe the staff could be more friendly and when you give towels to your guests (even hand towels) they should not look raggedy

    The location is perfect and the hotel seemed better and more cleanly this last time we stayed.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    8.0
    We'll go back but request an upgrade or achieve one. Regular rooms seem to be a bit worn.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    This time, there were some noted repairs: worn carpet meeting the tiled bathroom flooring was a negative impression and unattractive.

    First time we stayed here was about a month ago. We returned as it was so great. Loved the staff and holiday decorations and the character. Super location to walk to 'about anywhere in Atascadero Central Business District.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was very comfortable. The staff at the front desk were friendly and attentive to my needs. Great location downtown with restaurants and bars within walking distance.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    9.0
    Very conveniently located hotel with beautiful rooms. Best deal around the area!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    No humans around. One woman sitting in a backroom eventually ventured out to check us in. She was not dressed to go to work and it appeared we were interrupting her relaxation. Pleasant enough once we dealt with her, but her training needs improvement to match the quality of the hotel.

    Beautiful interior architecture. Everything comfortable and clean. Large room and bathroom. Right off Highway 101. Good brew pub right downstairs for dinner and lovely cafe also right there for breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for majestic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The a few stains on the carpet.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2024

    8.0
    pleasant stay. Quiet and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    room. Staff. Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    9.0
    grrat location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    friendly and helpful staff; very clean room

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old charm hotel. Think needs some upgrades but overall nice hotel good location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    9.0
    There is a lovely bakery adjacent to the hotel. I’m not sure if it’s privately owned. There are many restaurants and eas
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room had a plumbing issue and they were easily able to get us a new room.

    The location is close to Paso Robles wine country and to our family. Is a historic old building that’s beautiful. It has new owners that are planning some renovations. It was very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    New owners are in the process of upgrading and starting renovations so hopefully it will be more comfortable and cleaner for the price

    Convenient location near restaurant and bars.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    9.0
    Very clean facilities with charm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Mainly just the lake of breakfast in the morning. There is really nothing close by for breakfast unless a bakery item will do it for you.

    Very nice clean facility. We wish they had at least a light breakfast included, that would have made it perfect. They could also have microwaves in the room which would help. Very nice hotel though and we would stay again even knowing the things they don't offer.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked the fact that they have the jet tubs… but they did not work which was kinda disappointing.

    Great spot

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    7.0
    Historic bldg with modern rooms, but way overpriced!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Weird to not have water and coffee service in the lobby, as that is a nice touch at most other hotels. But the worst thing was the price! So expensive for this otherwise blue collar, no frills town. The price point would stop us from coming back…

    Historic bldg with modern rooms, close to a few restaurants and brew pubs. Quiet, nice staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast included and removal of resort fee

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    It’s really weird.
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bizarre place. It was clearly luxurious once, now it’s nice, opulent, but kind of a shell. Even though there are people there it feels empty.

    It’s different than most hotels. No polished corporate feel, unique place, lovely people.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Original room was on main street across from bar with live music. We moved to a more quiet location

    Overall Building and room was spacious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    8.0
    We missed the first night, but could not get a refund from the hotel for our prepaid reservation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We could not get a refund for the first night of our reservation due to a missed plane connection at SFO

    French bakery in hotel for breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the hotel’s fault but a storm knocked out the cable.

    Beautiful old hotel with so much charm and huge rooms.

    Stayed in February 2024

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