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The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property

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A modern living room with green sofas, a fireplace, and a large bookshelf filled with books.
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An outdoor patio with hexagonal tiles, wooden benches, and tables with chairs. There are string lights overhead and a fire feature in the center.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large seating area, a hanging chair, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A hotel with a white facade, a sign reading "The Ritz-Carlton," and a view of green hills in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1800 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A building with a sign that reads 'KIMNEY.'

2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A building with a sign that reads 'KIMNEY.'

1 King Bed Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a wall decorated with pictures.

1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Deans)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Grad)

A hotel room with a TV, a desk, a green chair, a sofa, and two floor lamps.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Grad)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Professor)

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, TV, desk, and a patterned carpet.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Professor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall decorated with framed photographs of landscapes and seascapes.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall decorated with framed photographs of landscapes and seascapes.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Hearing)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, and a wall decorated with various photographs.

Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall decorated with framed photographs of landscapes and seascapes.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Campus)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall decorated with framed photographs of landscapes and seascapes.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and self parking.
The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Luis Obispo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Schoolyard
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 13 minutes by foot from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and a 2-minute drive from Performing Arts Center
The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star San Luis Obispo hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.
Schoolyard - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 16 for adults and USD 6 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Schoolyard

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 3.7 percent destination fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 16 for adults, and USD 6 to 16 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 12 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel San Luis Obispo
Kinney San Luis Obispo Hotel
San Luis Obispo Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo Hotel San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn San Luis Obispo
Kinney San Luis Obispo

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location if your visiting SLO
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great visit! We had a blast. Great hotel and the staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Only stayed one night, but room was clean and interestingly decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really fun and rest
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel & great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was stellar. Great location. Super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, easy check in experience. Room was clean but headboards were scuffed and a few items were worn down.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Burke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun retro vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Akira

Great atay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Easy, ni hassle checkout. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly mcmahon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and we'd stay there again. They were trying out a couple new recipes for breakfast and didn't always hit the mark. Others were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really a great space. Unfortunately, in the mornings we could hear the movement from our upstairs neighbors, which woke us up much earlier than we had wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, rooms were clean and such a great lounge for socializing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting my son.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Didn’t hear any highway noise. Comfortable bed. Room service menu was limited, but service was quick.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, comfortable beds and attentive staff- this hotel has everything you need for a great weekend get- away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hitomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super cute place, great bar with burgers, friendly and helpful staff and s super comfortable bed. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stylish, interesting and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026