HOTEL BUENA VISTA - SAN LUIS OBISPO | Stay downtown in San Luis Obispo

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Hotel Overview

2050 Garfield Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401

Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo, budget-friendly hotel near Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Located just off Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo, Hotel Buena Vista offers easy access to downtown shops, restaurants, and attractions including Cal Poly campus and Cerro San Luis Obispo Loop Trail. The hotel features a heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, and tropical gardens. Complimentary amenities include continental breakfast with Baywood Exotic coffee, free Wi-Fi, and parking. The lobby has seating areas and a 24-hour concierge desk. Nearby points of interest include Sunset Drive-In and beaches.

Additional perks of the hotel

Coin-operated laundry and dry cleaning services

Fitness room with Life Fitness equipment

Outdoor BBQ areas and shaded patios

Non-smoking property with ADA-compliant rooms

Complimentary local calls

Rooms overview

Executive Rooms offer king or queen beds with ergonomic desks and walk-in closets. Grand Suites include full kitchens with refrigerators and electric stoves, two bedrooms, and granite mini kitchens. Select rooms have private balconies or bathtubs. All accommodations feature free Wi-Fi, premium cable TV, microwaves, and refrigerators (upon request). Newly renovated bathrooms have tiled showers with glass doors.

Other conveniences

Ironing facilities and air conditioning in all rooms

Tea and coffee makers with Harney & Sons blends

Cable/satellite flat-screen TVs

Carpeted floors and sitting areas

Kitchenettes available in suites

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

Max:

4 persons

250 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Coffee machine

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Coffee machine

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Executive King Room

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2 persons

325 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Transportation Options

City Centre

San Luis Obispo4300 ft

Airports

San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 5.8 mi

Santa Maria Public (SMX) 37.8 mi

Train

San Luis Obispo Amtrak 1.1 mi

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Sauna
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Dressing area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

2050 Garfield Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401

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2050 Garfield Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401

City landmarks

Monument

Bubblegum Alley

1.3 mi

Church

Mission San Luis Obispo

1.1 mi

Landmark

Cuesta Canyon County Park

3100 ft

Gallery

Steynberg Gallery

2000 ft

University

California Polytechnic University

2900 ft

Landmark

Dallidet Adobe and Gardens

1.1 mi

Square

Mission Plaza

1.1 mi

Landmark

Karson Butler Events at the Ah Louis Store

1.0 mi

Landmark

Fremont Theater

5000 ft

Park

Cuesta Park

3100 ft

Museum

San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

1.2 mi

Landmark

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum & Gift Shop

1.1 mi

Landmark

The Gallery at the Network

1.1 mi

Landmark

Museum of Art

1.1 mi

Landmark

California Polytechnic State University

1.5 mi

Museum

History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County

1.2 mi

Gallery

Art Central

3100 ft

Museum

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

1.5 mi

Mall

Downtown

5000 ft

Landmark

Palm Theatre

1.1 mi

Museum

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

1.1 mi

Park

Cheng Park

1.0 mi

Landmark

Sinsheimer Park

1.7 mi

Landmark

Terrace Hill

1.2 mi

Landmark

Santa Rosa Park

1.6 mi

Landmark

Central Coast Wines

1.1 mi

Amusement Park

Mitchell Park

1.2 mi

Museum

San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum

1.2 mi

Landmark

San Luis Obispo Skate Park

1.6 mi

Nearby

Museum

Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum

700 ft

Restaurants

Franks Famous Hot Dogs

2600 ft

950 California Blvd

Central Coast Brewery

2900 ft

1422 Monterey St

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Sara

United States, February 2024

7.4/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and exceeded my expectations, although they felt very outdated, especially the bathroom and carpet. The service was not helpful initially but improved when they moved me to a quieter room. The location was very convenient, not too far from downtown, and perfect for a girls' trip. The dining options were good but ended early, and the breakfast wasn't what I expected.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are large, clean, modern, and have a kitchenette.

Service

6.0

Initially, the service was not helpful, but they eventually met my needs by moving me to an inside room.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and everything we needed for our girls' trip.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was fine, with a variety of options, but the breakfast ended too early and wasn't what I expected.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for my stay.

Tommy

United States, November 2023

6.8/10

The hotel room was larger than expected and had everything we could have hoped for. However, it was uncomfortably hot at 90 degrees when we would walk in, and it also smelled like smoke. The restroom had a really bad stench of pee, making it not suitable for a family trip.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were larger than the same type from my last stay and had everything we could have hoped for, but they were uncomfortably hot and had unpleasant smells.

Service

7.0

The staff was fun, friendly, and interacted with us in a nice manner. However, there was some confusion as they said that the pool was closed, yet people were swimming in it, making it a bit awkward. The dry cleaning and laundry service were exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Location

8.0

The location was good with quick access to the freeway, but finding construction equipment and a broken treadmill in the area was not pleasant. The proximity to Chicago and the pleasant area with a resort-like ambiance made it worth the money.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was nice in terms of food quality with a typical offering including muffins, toast, whole fruit, and hard-boiled eggs. However, it was a bit awkward to eat as there is no real dining area; instead, you had to eat on sofas in the lobby.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were basic but fair, with some shortcomings in terms of cleanliness and maintenance.

Ken

United States, May 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The rooms were spacious, quiet, and equipped with a fridge and a microwave, which was very convenient for saving money by preparing our own meals. However, the cleanliness was a bit of a concern. The service, on the other hand, was top-notch with friendly and professional staff, including Brian who was particularly helpful. The location was decent, not far from the main attractions but on the edge of the area I preferred. The dining experience offered a simple yet filling continental breakfast, but it wasn't exactly what I expected. Overall, good value for money with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a good size and had useful amenities like a fridge and a microwave, but they were not as clean as I would have liked.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding with very friendly, helpful, and professional staff, especially Brian.

Location

6.0

The hotel was located on the edge of the main area I wanted to be, but it was convenient for visiting nearby attractions like downtown SLO and Cal Poly.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered a simple and filling continental breakfast, though it was not the typical one you might expect.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were adequate for my needs during the stay.