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Hotel Overview

1604 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401

Lamplighter Inn & Suites - Budget-friendly hotel near California Polytechnic State University

Located in downtown San Luis Obispo, the Lamplighter Inn & Suites is a 10-minute walk from San Luis Obispo Amtrak and 10 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. The hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas. Guests have access to multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in the lobby. The property is less than one mile from California Polytechnic State University and close to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, and downtown shopping and dining.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary self-parking

Meeting room available

Shuttle service to downtown

24-hour front desk

Seasonal pool and spa

Rooms

The 77 air-conditioned guestrooms include balconies, laptop-compatible safes, and washers/dryers. Each room features a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, a desk, and a microwave. Bathrooms provide shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Select Comfort mattresses and premium bedding are standard.

Other conveniences

Free high-speed Wi-Fi

Free local calls

Coffee maker and fridge

Iron/ironing board

Blackout drapes/curtains

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
San Luis Obispo800 m
Airports
San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 8.8 km
Santa Maria Public (SMX) 61.0 km
Train
San Luis Obispo Amtrak 1.3 km
Train100 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Garden area
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

1604 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401
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1604 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401
Nearby
Gallery
Steynberg Gallery
200 m
Museum
Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum
420 m
Gallery
Art Central
520 m
Restaurants
Splash Cafe
290 m
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Franks Famous Hot Dogs
280 m
950 California Blvd
Raku Ramen
510 m
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Taqueria Santa Cruz Express
530 m
1308 Monterey St
Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill
780 m
1210 Higuera St
Tonita's Mexican Food
900 m
596 California Blvd
Black Horse Espresso
1.1 km
1065 Higuera St Ste 101
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