Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Spa
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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1604 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Hotel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
This hotel features an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, free newspapers and a garden.
Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lamplighter Inn & Suites. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests speak favourably about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 1-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 10 minutes from Avila Hot Springs
Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Lamplighter Inn & Suites also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 209 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 193 out of 1117 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
good but amenities lacking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Youfeng

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful aquarium in lobby. Needs clown fish to luxuriate in the anemones!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, San Luis Obispo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For such a nice place, this is very reasonably priced, especially for the day before Thanksgiving. It's now my go-to booking for out of town relatives! Walking distance to the beautiful SLO downtown, so especially convenient for folks who come in on a train and don't want to rent a car. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
HVAC doesn't work nor does Wi-Fi. Typical for slo county. Worst customer service in California.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aurelio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Hector

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms don’t look like the pictures at all there was stains in my blankets and it definitely was dated. Also the hot tub was out of commission.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Old and needs painting and repairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Summer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Guoqing

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie, san diego

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It took three tries to get a working room. The first had no shower curtain or rod, but the pieces were there. Shower was coming off wall. Second room had nonstop water coming out of tub, it couldn’t be turned off and was loud and a lot. Final room had hair on bathroom counter and dirty towel under sink but by this point front desk had said if it didn’t work there was nothing else. We asked for more towels later on (room only had one) but they never arrived. It’s sad because location is decent but that’s about it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Luis Alberto

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really nice hotel especially for the price of the area! It was well made and kept and close to a lot of places to shop or eat. Only con was the water from the showers had one setting: HOT!! It burned me and was pretty much unusable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lorene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the least expensive and now I know why! The room was embarrassing. I mean, how can the owner of the property, charge money for rooms that are in such poor condition? Terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was hair in the bathtub, the lights between the beds did not work, the air/heat unit did not work. At check out there was not a person at the front desk. Walls were so thing I heard the people next to me all night until 5am. Carpets in walkway were not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marwen

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was traveling in for an afternoon event and called days in advance to see if early check in was possible so I could dress in the room. Over the phone I was told it wouldn’t be an issue, and while they couldn’t guarantee in advance, that they would make a note in my reservation and if something came up, there would at least be a space on the property where I could dress and drop my bags. When I arrived and asked politely about early check in, I was treated so rudely by the front desk staff. It was frankly the rudest I’ve ever been treated by a hospitality staffer. I was not allowed to finish a sentence, and was told under no condition could I check in, get dressed, or even drop my bag. I don’t mind not being able to accommodate a request, that is merely inconvenient, but the rudeness with which I was treated was completely unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024