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Travelodge San Luis Obispo Downtown

1.5 of 5
345 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Travelodge San Luis Obispo Downtown
Ranked #19 of 31 hotels in San Luis Obispo
3.5 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
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Sydney
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011

PROS Service when we arrived was great, the man at reception was friendly and helpful (the woman in the morning was not as friendly, but not horrible either) Breakfast was included, not bad for a quick, basic breakfast-muffins, cereal and fruit Room was quiet In a good location, close to some shops (Fanny Covers was a particular favourite?!), restaurants and... More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

The Good: staff cordial upon our arrival. Easy check-in. Great location. The Bad: Friday night was really noisy w/ drunken guests congregating outside our door (unfortunately near the bottom of stairs). Room #21 if I recall. The Ugly: woke up Saturday with a few itchy bumps (bug bites) which at the time I thought were from the beach. Weeks later... More

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Tony Khan, General Manager at Travelodge San Luis Obispo Downtown, responded to this review
5 September 2011

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about our property, first of all thanks for the compliment regarding the service of the hotel, However, I am little disturbed by your comment regarding bugs in the room, especially room 21 , We just renovated the room and have changed the beds, linen, carpeting, paint etc, The... More

Letchworth
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

We spent two days at this motel as we stopped in SLO, and can honestly say it was a very pleasant experience! The staff were very helpful, informing us about the Farmers Market on Thursday night! The motel was well placed with a pleasant walk into the town, clean, quiet and breakfast too!

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Santa Clara, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is the "only downtown motel." The location is very convenient; we walked to the heart of downtown. We knew the room was clean due to the overpowering cleaning agent smell (ammonia?) which amplified the instituational feel of the room. However everything worked (room fridge, microwave, coffemaker, etc) and check-in and check-out were efficient. They also offer free continental breakfast... More

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Orinda, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Great location. We can walk downtown for breakfast, come back and change our clothes (temperature changes fast in SLO), head back for some 'retail therapy'. Great price, free wireless internet, nice staff. And always been able to book a room through AAA. When we ask for a specific room we have gotten it..(recommend you ask for an upstairs room) No... More

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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

Travelodge in the UK is a budget hotel chain but you can usually expect a certain level of quality. Unfortunately the same does not translate to the motel in SLO. I arrived quite late and whilst the guy behind the desk was speedy, efficient and friendly - he put me into a smoking room which stunk of cigarettes when I... More

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Tony Khan, General Manager at Travelodge San Luis Obispo Downtown, responded to this review
12 July 2011

Dear Guest, First and Foremost thank you for comment on tripadvisor, Your stay with us was on 4th of July Weekend and happens to be one of the busiest time for us, So the rate you paid was reflective of that, As to the condition of the room, I am sorry that you felt it was not up to standard,... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The Downtown Travelodge has the best location because it is located only a few blocks away from the main downtown street. They also have the best prices, which include free wireless internet and a free continental breakfast. The staff is always cheerful and willing to help all of their guests with anything they might need. I would highly recommend this... More

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Tony Khan, General Manager at Travelodge San Luis Obispo Downtown, responded to this review
29 May 2011

Dear Smart-tra, It is great to see here on TripAdvisor that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us. My staff is proud to see that their work results in exceeding your expectations, I am glad that you enjoyed the location, service and the facility,Please come see us again when your travels bring you to San Luis Obispo, We look forward... More

Doncaster, United Kingdom
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011

I did not pre-book any accommodation in SLO and that was a big mistake, as I had to pay $99 for a room here which was not great value. This is a basic motel. Location is great, five minutes walk into the vibrant downtown area. I had no real issue with the motel apart from that is basic, bed and... More

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Tony Khan, General Manager at Travelodge San Luis Obispo Downtown, responded to this review
21 May 2011

Dear Guest, I am sorry to see that you felt that we were a bit expensive, we will take your advise in to account about the towels, I always appreciate when a guest can give us an opportunity to make things right While they are here at the property, Our rates are more then fair for this market and we... More

Irvine, California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011
3
people found this review helpful

In April,2011 my family and I visited SanLuis Obispo for a week-end. We wanted to visit the happiest town in the US. During our visit we stayed at Travelodge and found it to be a great start to our visit. The property was very clean and well maintained. Our check-in was fast and hassle free. The management was polite and... More

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Tony Khan, General Manager at Travelodge San Luis Obispo Downtown, responded to this review
10 May 2011

Dear Jeffery, Thank you for your review, Its truly appreciated, We at the Downtown Travelodge work hard to make sure that our guest are coming to a clean and well maintained property where people smile and look forward to making our guests experience memorable, As we are the only motel in the downtown San Luis Obispo area, We have a... More

Los Angeles, California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Great location, just next to the 101, but in walking distance of all the restaurants in town. Room is super clean, roomy, like in a hotel. Bathroom with bathtub, toilet, big sink in room. Fridge, coffee machine on top of drawers (free coffee), cable tv, alarmclock with radio, magnetron, Great Bed, not too hard, not too soft, chairs and table... More

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Tony Khan, General Manager at Travelodge San Luis Obispo Downtown, responded to this review
6 May 2011

Dear Guest, I like to thank you for such a wonderful review for our property, You certainly made my day, I shared your sentiments with the whole staff and they are also very pleased, We at the hotel are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that we were able to make your trip enjoyable, Its always a pleasure having... More

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Address: 345 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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