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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.

very nice style, all ew, no carpet, big shower, everything around, very good bed and instead of a terrible breakfast;-) you got coffee and scones @ the door. Excellent for me.

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9.1
Superb
608 reviews
Price from
£224
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
1,108 reviews
Price from
£387
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 building was simply wonderful, we went during Xmas time and it was full of decorations and lights. The room was superclean and very comfortable and furnished. Giant cozy bed and there was a fireplace in the room as well.

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8.5
Very good
1,816 reviews

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.

Clean room, helpful staff, great location

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8.1
Very good
1,121 reviews

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
139 reviews
Price from
£194
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.

Breakfast was great - the daily cooked special was a lovely idea and executed well. Best breakfast we had on the trip! Location is also excellent, walking distance to downtown. Room was nice and decorated well. Staff were also really friendly and helped us with recommendations for rest of our trip

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8.7
Fabulous
458 reviews

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

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