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Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
333 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Solo
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Woodbridge, CA
2 reviews
“A little pricey- and could use some updating”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

Embassy Suites in SLO is a little pricey in comparison to other hotels, however, you do get a lot of extras. Make sure you make it for the "Manager's social" where you can have free drinks and food, and nothing beats their breakfast! Rooms seem to be newly renovated, bathrooms could use updating. But overall a place I will probably stay each visit.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SLOCAES, General Manager at Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo, responded to this review
February 9, 2013
Dear awhtmthns,

Thank you for being our guest and am delighted that you had a fantastic time here in San Luis Obispo. We take great pride in our hotel and team and all the amenities the Embassy Suites Brand delivers daily to our guests.

We look forward very much to welcoming you back when your travels bring you back to the spectacular Central Coast.

Cheers
Tim
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Mission Viejo, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Dated but still first class.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

The facilities are dated but the staff and restaurant are first class. We went to the manager's reception and had complimentary wine and well drinks along with snacks. Then we went in to dinner. The restaurant was exceptional, the waiter was excellent and got a good tip. One of the meals was sub par and we were immediately reimbursed for the cost of that dinner but we tipped the waiter on the full amount because the service had been so excellent.

Room Tip: Most rooms are dated with 70' style furnishings.
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SLOCAES, General Manager at Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo, responded to this review
February 4, 2013
Dear aimswanson,

It is fantastic to hear from you and that your recent stay with us was excellent, I am so delighted that you had the opportunity to meet and experience the evening reception and the Greenhouse Grill and Cafe team. I am very proud to be a part of this team and your congratulatory comments will certainly be shared with everyone here.

We had a full guest suite renovation in 2008 with the exception of the hard furnishings in the guest suite which will be changed in our next refurbishment. We continue to update and improve monthly with recently installed new fitness centre equipment, HD service in guest suites, and a new presentation program for the legendary complimentary cooked to order breakfast.

Thank you for being our guest and we (especially) the Greenhouse Grill and Cafe Team look forward to your next visit to San Luis Obispo.

Cheers
Tim
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Cathedral City, California
1 review
“A Great Staying Place”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

This is a very comfortable and satisfying environment to stay in. Service was excellent and amenities were complete. I come here for Professional meetings and continuing education but would gladly bring my wife for a vacation stay also.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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SLOCAES, General Manager at Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo, responded to this review
January 28, 2013
Dear Chuck or Janice E,

Thank you, your commentary regarding your recent experience allows us the luxury of congratulating the team here, we will never take each other or you, our guest for granted.

From the open Atrium, spacious suites, legendary complimentary cooked to order breakfast and evening reception certainly lends itself to a perfect environment, and to you comment, whether for business or pleasure.

We/I look forward to your next visit to San Luis Obispo.

Tim
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Huntington Beach
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Great Coffee”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

The coffee was not the only thing that was great. The rooms were very nicely decorated and since it was a suite you had plenty of room. The location was convenient to both the freeway and shopping. They have a shuttle to the market on Thursdays.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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SLOCAES, General Manager at Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo, responded to this review
January 28, 2013
Dear arthurkHB,

Thank you very much for allowing us the opportunity to hear of your recent experience and that not only was the coffee great that the entire experience was perfect, thank you. We just recently organised a shuttle to deliver our guests safely down town and not needing to be inconvenienced with finding a parking space, although there is a $2.00 per person each way charge we are covering the balance of the cost's for this convenience and service.

We look forward to the opportunity in welcoming you on your next visit to San Luis Obispo.

Tim
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Redondo Beach, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Great family hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

We have stayed at this hotel several times and are happy to return. The room is clean and comfortable and quiet (so don't be put off by my description that it is a great family hotel... it was very quiet). The manager's reception and breakfast have good food and nice seating. My daughter enjoyed the indoor pool.

The location is near lots of shopping and restaurants with a McDonald's, Panera, and Denny's close by. The on-site restaurant was very expensive. We almost ordered room service at 10:05 pm but discovered it ended at 10 pm. It is easy to forget to eat dinner after indulging at the manager's reception.

We used to see a lot of people with dogs at this hotel, but they had a rather stern sign up in the hotel room saying "We are no longer a dog friendly hotel. $300 fine for having dog in the room." I was kind of surprised at the tone of that sign, but as I don't have a dog it doesn't affect me. However I wonder if a lot of recurring guests show up with their dogs and have an unpleasant surprise.

On our last day my daughter woke up feeling sick (later we found she was coming down with the flu...) and she was not feeling well. We were all in a bit of a grumpy mood with a grumpy child.Then the breakfast manager, Alfred, appeared and offered a cough drop for my daughter and he talked to us and made us all smile. He really improved our day. And now whenever we are grumpy, we keep saying to ourselves "We need to be more like Alfred."

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 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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SLOCAES, General Manager at Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo, responded to this review
January 28, 2013
Dear SnoodMama,

Thank you so very much for your valuable time and allowing us to not only continue what we are doing so well but also areas that we can improve on. I must say that when a guest comments and actually references one of our very own this is by far the best review we can ever receive, I love that you continue to reference "Being like Alfred". Alfred is exceptional, his work ethic, personality, and enthusiasm are second to none and that we are very fortunate to have him as part of the team.

I would also like to thank you for your suggestion on verbiage on the new sign in the suites referencing the unfortunate new guest's with pet's policy and agree, we are re-writing this and will have them replaced upon delivery.

Thank you again and truly appreciate you and your family being our guest, until next time.

Tim
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Address: 333 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > San Luis Obispo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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