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Hampton Inn & Suites- San Luis Obispo: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
1530 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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San Francisco, California
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“My Stay at the Hampton Inn”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2012

While involved in business in the San Luis Obispo area I recently was a guest of this motel for several weeks. It is located at the South end of town - off of Los Osos Rd. The facility is a 4 story 84 unit motel. Finding the entrance to the parking lot is a bit tricky, especially at night and could be getter signed. The motel is located on a odd shaped lot and the views are not inspiring or interesting. This is a "straight forward" motel - what you see is what you get. You do get free parking, a nice breakfast and cookies at night; a free newspaper; and free internet connections. Do expect some traffic noise from the nearby freeway. This is not a destination resort. It is a excellent value however and the rooms are very nice and relatively new. The rooms contain a workdesk, moderate sized flat screen TV, a couch, a wetbar, small refrig and microwave. The staff is very very nice and will always give you a smile. This was an excellent value for the money and I would stay here again.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Jose, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Would love to stay here again”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012

We stayed here as part of an extended-family road trip and for our foursome it was our first time staying in SLO proper. LOVED this property - well-constructed with no noise issues (TownPlace Suites, I'm looking at you), and a large flat-panel TV with ACTUAL HD PROGRAMMING! Yes I am shouting - in this price range, too many hotels we've stayed in have an HD television but only standard-def programming. This goes toward the concept that yes we may spend most of the day out of the room, but when in for the night we like to kick back with a beverage, snacks, TV and wi-fi, and Hampton gets that. (If you have an Ethernet cable, bring it and plug it into the desk/lamp connection.)

Would love to visit again, but they're booked next weekend!

To the earlier comments about crowded breakfast areas: yes. We are early birds and foodies and were able to have coffee and a family meeting at 6 AM in the breakfast area, and later two of us walked down the street to the New Frontiers market which opened at 8 AM. Our intention was to return to the hotel and have more coffee and taste some of our purchases, but the breakfast area was crowded by then. Margie's Diner up Calle Joaquin has had great fresh food in the past, but we didn't get there this time.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Anaheim, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Value in SLO”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

We went for 3 nights to visit family for Thanksgiving. All in all the hotel is reasonably priced and clean. The down side is the complimentary breakfast....the dining area is small, and no matter what time we arrived...crowded.

Room Tip: Ask for a room facing the back, as over the parking lot one hears noise from 101 freeway
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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San Rafael, California
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A clean nice place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

A new hotel right by the freeway, but still quiet inside. Rooms are nice and we got a handicap room. A good feature that you'd only notice if you were in a wheelchair (as I am) is that the tile entryway runs into the bathroom with no 'bump' of a threshold. Walking people don't care, but it's a nice feature for us disabled folks. Breakfast was pretty good too. For what it is (chain hotel) it's a superb example. Recommended.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kingwood, Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice place, right off Hwy 101”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

On a girls trip on the coast we decided to stop for the night in San Luis Obispo. Not sure where the best place to stay was we read reviews and decided to stay here since it was right off Hwy 101, seemed to be in a safe area, and pricing was reasonable. Glad we did! Restaurants are just down the street and access to the Hwy is easy. Room was clean, quiet, beds were comfortable and breakfast had plenty of variety (waffles, pastries, oatmeal, eggs..etc.) I plan on driving the coast again with my husband and would definitely stay here a second time.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rachel P, Director of Sales at Hampton Inn & Suites- San Luis Obispo, responded to this review
November 26, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor. I am thrilled that you enjoyed your "girls weekend" in San Luis Obispo. I will certainly pass on your kind remarks to my staff. We look forward to your next visit with your husband.
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Address: 1530 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > San Luis Obispo
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #5 of 31 hotels in San Luis Obispo
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo hotel, located off scenic Hwy. 101 and Los Osos Valley Road. Situated in the heart of central California, this Hampton Inn hotel is close to cultural and recreational attractions. Enjoy fishing, hiking, surfing or kayaking at Avila Beach. Take the children to the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum or the SLO Museum of Art. Find hunting, jogging and horseback riding only minutes away from our hotel. Traveling on business? This California Hampton Inn is only a few minutes away from AT&T, California Polytechnic State University and French Hospital. ... more   less 
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