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University Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is $112
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1825 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 13 min walk
  • Fremont Theater - 15 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo Superior Court - 18 min walk
  • Bubblegum Alley - 2 min drive
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬19 min walk

About this property

University Inn

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Located close to Fremont Theater and San Luis Obispo Superior Court, University Inn provides free to-go breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at University Inn have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 28 2024 to September 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

San Luis Obispo Travelodge
Travelodge Motel San Luis Obispo
University Inn Motel
San Luis Obispo Travel Lodge
Travel Lodge San Luis Obispo
Travelodge San Luis Obispo Hotel San Luis Obispo
Travelodge San Luis Obispo Motel
University Inn San Luis Obispo
University Inn Motel San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Does University Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. The property will be renovating the pool from February 28 2024 to September 30 2024 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at University Inn?

As of Sep 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at University Inn on Oct 14, 2024 start from $74.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is University Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at University Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at University Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at University Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is University Inn located?

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Fremont Theater, and Performing Arts Center. San Luis Obispo Superior Court and Bubblegum Alley are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Luis Obispo Station is 24 minutes by foot.

University Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 940 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 940 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 940 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 940 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 940 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Justine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel charged a substantial "service fee" of per night on top of the rate quoted for the room. When I asked about the charge, they said it was for parking and it was mandatory regardless if i needed parking or not. So the room that was quoted was significantly lower than the rate i paid that included this service fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The person who checked us in didn’t show any hopitality( no smile or welcome greeting, treated us like an unwelcome guest).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

margarita

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Understanding they are going under construction, their parking is inaccessible, they have a wall right infront of the driveway entrance that blocks going in, and to exit the building you have to go all around the end to make the turn out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR, Poway

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
newly renovated rooms and bathrooms. spacious. Parking and pool is being renovated. continental brkfast is just fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Bathrooms were clean and updated. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric, San Jose

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most basic place you can stay. Unfriendly walk-up window outside to check in. Beds sound light thunder since metal but actually ok to sleep on. The pillows are wrapped so tight since they are small that they are square in shape.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to campus, good value. Wifi speed could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy place to stay and like the updates
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is under construction which wasn't an issue on the weekend, but the parking lot was confusing to get out of. We had a wheelchair, and it was challenging to maneuver over the broken asphalt. The handicapped room was basic but had appropriate ADA necessities - low beds, walk in shower, plenty of room to move around in a wheelchair. Breakfast was bacon-egg-cheese biscuits, pastries, fruit, juice and coffee. I thought it met the expectations of a motel continental breakfast, but definitely not a hotel level. The room appeared clean but i found a large clump of hair on the shower wall meaning they had not washed down the shower from the last people. That made me second guess the cleanliness of the entire room. The pillows are small and weird. The beds are made with multiple flat sheets - flat sheets instead of fitted, and two flat sheets covering the comforter instead of a duvet. So all night, it was a tangled mess trying to figure out what sheet went where. You can hear everything from the next door rooms, people outside and upstairs. Overall, it was a place to sleep and one of the cheaper places in town. You get what you pay for I suppose.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and check in was easy. Room and lobby were very clean and well maintained. There was construction going on around the property. Everything was great, except for the bright lights that stream through the sides of the curtains and you can hear the other guests walking and talking by your room late at night. The bed was really comfortable. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked the clean rooms; did not like the limited breakfast/small pillows/hard bed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

arthur

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

They were rebuilding the swimming pool while we were there. Very loud. But when it's finished I'm sure it will be fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean but very basic. Pool unavailable due to construction, breakfast not served. Gas powered tile cutting saw operated at 7am twenty three feet from room doorway. Dirt all over parking area which was tracked into rooms. Clerk argued regarding amenties...told me it was on their website and take it up with Expedia for refund. I would like to be contacted by Expedia regarding refund. This hotel should not be listed until construction is completed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christohpher

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place had construction going on for the pool and the workers were just on the site drinking until 8pm then the room next to us were partying until past midnight slamming doors and being extremely loud. Offered no compensation and the breakfast is just coffee, bananas and 2 different pastries. You have to pay for the water or juice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Construction was occurring at the time we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Las Vegas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannsselthill

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms appeared newly renovated and were very modern
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mitchell

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place looks way better in the photos. Rooms have been updated but the whole place feels dilapidated. I've stayed in worse but we would never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clodualdo, Jr

Disliked: Staff & service
not bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were big and clean, but the property is dated and has limited outlets to plug things in. The beds were also very hard and the pillows very cheap. The continental breakfast was very simple consisting of one breakfast sandwich, bananas, water, coffee, and juice. The pool was also under construction, which was one of the main reasons we chose this place. Not worth the 250 a night we paid to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property undergoing renovations. Pool wasn't available which wasn't listed when booking the hotel. The convenience of the place made it nice and the staff was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0