About us
Hotel San Luis Obispo is a Michelin One Key boutique luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Just steps from restaurants, shops, and local attractions, its central setting provides guests with effortless access to the vibrant local scene. The hotel features 78 bright and spacious guest rooms and suites with modern amenities, chic furnishings, and private patios, creating a comfortable home base for attendees. Planners can take advantage of flexible event venues accommodating up to 200 guests, complemented by a scenic garden courtyard and rooftop spaces ideal for happy hour receptions and al freco dinners. Onsite leisure amenities elevate the group experience: • Two signature onsite restaurants, including Ox + Anchor, a Michelin-recognized steakhouse • High Bar, a rooftop lounge with cocktails, light bites, and sweeping views • A full-service spa, outdoor pool and jacuzzi, and state-of-the-art fitness center for attendee downtime Set against the backdrop of California’s Central Coast and surrounded by rolling hills, Hotel SLO provides a distinctive balance of natural beauty, boutique luxury, and functional meeting spaces—making it an ideal choice for conferences, retreats, and corporate gatherings.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2019
Renovated-
Total meeting space15,534 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms78
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Awards
Industry awards
Michelin One Key Hotel
Smart Meetings Winner for Best Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel
Sunset Travel Awards Winner for Wine Country Escapes
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jun 15, 2026 - Sep 15, 2026
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
15,534 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,585 sq. ft.
Space (private)
6,450 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
1,745 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
6,450 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
5,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
250
Seating capacity
180
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
15,534 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,585 sq. ft.
Space (private)
6,450 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
1,745 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
6,450 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
5,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
250
Seating capacity
180
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3,154 sq. ft. - | - | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2,585 sq. ft. 30 x 81 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 210 | - | 160 | 200 | 210 | - | - | 126 | - | |
1,745 sq. ft. 30 x 55 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 140 | 30 | 112 | 140 | 140 | 72 | - | 90 | 44 | |
840 sq. ft. 30 x 26 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 70 | 20 | 48 | 60 | 70 | 36 | - | 36 | 20 | |
1,550 sq. ft. - | 12 ft. | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
4,000 sq. ft. 32 x 82 sq. ft. | - | 125 | - | - | 125 | - | - | - | - | - | |
840 sq. ft. 26 x 30 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 60 | - | - | 60 | - | - | 20 | - | - | |
560 sq. ft. 30 x 28 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | - | |
300 sq. ft. 19 x 16 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
78
Single (1 bed)
58
Double (2 beds)
12
Suites
8
Tax rate
8.75%
Occupancy rate
13.5%
Total guest rooms
78
Single (1 bed)
58
Double (2 beds)
12
Suites
8
Tax rate
8.75%
Occupancy rate
13.5%
Location
Getting Here
San Luis Obispo is easily accessible by car, located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on U.S. Highway 101.
The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) offers nonstop flights to major hubs including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, Denver, and Dallas/Fort Worth, with convenient connections nationwide.
Daily Amtrak service on the Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner also stops just minutes from downtown.
Distance from airport
3.4 mi
Distance from airport 3.4 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $30.00/day )
Street parking
Local Attractions
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Historical landmark
2 mins
751 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA, US 93401
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Thursday Night Farmers Market
Recreation
2 mins
Every Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, downtown San Luis Obispo transforms into a foodie arena, shutting down Higuera Street and allowing visitors to leisurely stroll from merchant to merchant. With more than 120 vendors, the bustling San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market offers fresh, locally grown produce, blooming flowers, farm-to-table dinners for under $10, handmade craft goods and jewelry, local organizations, and live entertainment.
On Higuera St. between Osos & Nipomo St.
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San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Museum
2 mins
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) is an innovative and accessible museum located on California’s Central Coast. With an outstanding exhibitions program that features artists from around the world and an ongoing series of dynamic events that engage visitors of all ages, SLOMA is a destination for art lovers and offers free admission to all.
1010 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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SLO Coast Wine Tasting
Recreation
10 mins
With just 30 member wineries averaging only five miles from the coast, we invite you to thoroughly explore the cool climate, handcrafted wines of the SLO Coast. Paso Robles is another very popular wine rich area, which is only a 25 minute drive away.
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Hiking Trails
Recreation
10 mins
Hitting the trails is a favorite activity in SLO CAL and with good reason—hiking is simply one of the best ways to experience the area’s breathtaking natural beauty. SLO is famous for its Nine Sisters, a string of picturesque volcanic peaks, or morros, stretching from San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay. Five of the sisters boast hiking trails. Reach the summit of each and you will be treated to views of SLO CAL below and nearby peaks.
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Sensorio Paso Robles
Recreation
32 mi
Featured in The New York Times as #6 in “50 Places to Visit,” Light at Sensorio features two installations by internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro. Field of Light is a multi-acre walk-through experience, Munro’s largest artwork in the world, recently expanded to more than 100,000 stemmed spheres lit by fiber optics, gently illuminating the landscape in subtle blooms of morphing color that describe the undulating landscape.
4380 Highway 46 East
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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Hearst Castle
Historical landmark
49 mins
William Randolph Hearst started to build a fabulous estate on his ranchland overlooking the village of San Simeon in 1919. He called the estate "La Cuesta Encantada" - Spanish for The Enchanted Hill. By 1947, the hilltop complex included a twin-towered main building, three sumptuous guesthouses, and 127 acres of terraced gardens, fountains, and pools.
750 Hearst Castle Road
San Simeon, CA, US 93452
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Avila Beach
Park
10 mins
Tucked way into the coastal cove of San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach is a small seaside town with big-time charm. A relaxed escape with multiple beaches and piers, this oasis is your hub for a variety of things to do. Take your time to browse the boutique shops, sip the local vino, and soak in the natural hot springs.
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Pismo Beach
Park
10 mins
Pismo Beach is a recreation and tourism-oriented town with admired restaurants featuring locally grown, wine country inspired cuisine. Shop the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets or take a ride on Pismo State Beach, California’s only drive-on beach. From hiking and kayaking, to surfing and golfing, Pismo Beach offers an array of outdoor activities to fit any vacation style.
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Sustainable Practices
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Does Hotel San Luis Obispo (NEW) have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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