Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Fremont Theater
‪6 min walk‬
Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Exceptional

322 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Wonderful

322 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Wonderful

322 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

322 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Wonderful

322 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

322 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

355 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Good

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

322 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Located in Downtown San Luis Obispo, Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is next to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Bubblegum Alley. This 13-room, 4-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.

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What's nearby

Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Bubblegum Alley - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Fremont Theater - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

San Luis Obispo Station - 12 min walk
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬5 min walk
‪Bull's Tavern - ‬3 min walk
‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪Eureka - ‬2 min walk
‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a library. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby.

30-inch flat-screen TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Fans and wardrobes or closets are also standard.

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Pet friendly

$137 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Library

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

30-inch flat-screen TV

Air conditioning
Fan
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10:00 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Garden Street Inn San Luis Obispo

Garden Street San Luis Obispo

Garden Street Inn

Inn, A Kirkwood Collection

Garden Street Inn A Kirkwood Collection Property

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Bed & breakfast

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Downtown San Luis Obispo, just steps from Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Bubblegum Alley, and within a short walk of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. You'll also find Fremont Theater and Ah Louis Store less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as free breakfast and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

What is the closest airport to Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

The closest major airport to Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 3.2 mi away (6 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is around 28.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this bed u0026 breakfast offer either a balcony or a terrace.

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful place in a central location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and decorated to match the era of the property. Very friendly staff. Check-in was easy and our room is clean and comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Jun 28, 2025

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

10/10

My sister and I stayed here two nights and it was great. Both check in and check out were very quick and convenient. Plus the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Quincy

Traveled with group

Jun 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location and value for the stay. Free breakfast was really nice and hand/home made. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Jun 22, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PL

Traveled with partner

Jun 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Inn is in an old historic building with modern conveniences like renovated rooms and nice bedding. Lots of places outside to sit and enjoy all the neighborhood trees and flowers. Walkable to downtown shops, restaurants and bars. Be sure to stay when there's a concert at the Fremont Theatre. No parking, street or garage.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Jun 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Jun 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had a lovely stay at this Inn. Everyone was super friendly and the breakfast was really good. Slept like a baby. I’ll be back again!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

Jun 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

It’s a charming, quaint house centrally located downtown. However, it is an old house and has not been properly repurposed with sound insulation as I could hear my next door neighbor snore at night and hear hotel guests laugh and talk loudly downstairs from my room upstairs, and worse, hear the people in the parking lot next to the hotel talk at night. There were no modern conveniences such as a safe or small fridge/mini bar in the room nor an electric kettle to boil water or any drawers for my clothes. There wasn’t sufficient space to put away anything. In fact, I was given a different room from the one I booked and there was no one there after I checked in to tell. So I had to contact my travel agency. I was obliged to stay for 2 nights as I couldn’t cancel, but I checked out on my last night and stayed at another hotel that was more comfortable. I would say this is not a 4 star boutique hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate

Traveled with partner

Jun 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a beautiful property in downtown SLO within walking distance to absolutely everything. There we so many wonderful touches to the B & B and a fantastic, welcoming staff. It was such a pleasure to stay at the Garden Inn!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Jun 5, 2025

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

We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were lovely, the bed was comfortable and the house itaelf very characterful. Two blocks down Garden Street is residential parking where you can park for free overnight which is a bonus too.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Jun 4, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

raquella

Jun 1, 2025

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

Beautiful place with friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn

May 29, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Hot water lacking. Otherwise a delight

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Annelize

May 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This property is very central located in an older property. There is no onsite parking and no elevator. Other than that it was a fine and the staff were very helpful and served a great breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveler

May 17, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Adorable hotel. Everything was just lovely.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

May 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Upsides: this is a very charming small hotel. Similar to a bed and by, in a great location. Large comfortable rooms. The downsides: a little noisy, we could hear other guests through the walls. We had a hard timer getting hot water. Especially in The shower.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

May 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner

May 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property is beautiful and staff delightful.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

May Aloha

May 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Really neat property. Great location

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner

May 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

The place is very nice, we had a bad experience with breakfast, after ordering the only choice and obtaining a number we didn’t realise the order was forgotten, we waited patiently and finally asked about the status. The server said she just forgot and said she would be get on it right away. This put us behind schedule for the day.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

May 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The Inn is so cute and the rooms very clean but beware, I booked a room with a fireplace option and the fireplace did not work. So call before you book if you want a room with a working fireplace. The staff was excellent and the breakfast in the morning was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025