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Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Spa
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Lobby
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1604 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Fremont Theater
    11 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo County Library
    13 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo Superior Court
    13 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    11 min drive

Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom sink

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

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Bathroom sink

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

When you stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites in San Luis Obispo, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Fremont Theater. .This hotel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.6 mi (1 km) from San Luis Obispo Superior Court.

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 11 min walk
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 14 min walk
  • Bubblegum Alley - 17 min walk
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 18 min walk
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 20 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Hotel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the 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 spa tub are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 197 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 176 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Community

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

C

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I read the previous reviews and was skeptical of making the reservation. The pricewasright for 2 nights, however on checking in the 1st room weweregiven was not cleaned. 2nd room, theA/C did not work. The 3rd room was a handicapped room and was fine. Very big. However, when we showered in the tub, it did not drain. The next morning there was still waterin the tub. I leave early in the morning and there is no staff until 6 am. So I called in with the issue. They graciously gave us another room for the 2nd day. However, the next 3 rooms did not have a working A/C. Finally on the 4th room, it worked. It does not appear any maintenance is being done on the rooms and they are in bad shape. The staff was pleasant and helpful. But the condition of the property is bad. At least the 6 rooms we could not stay in. And, on my way to the 2nd floor, the elevatored stopped suddenly. Now no working elevator for the rest of the stay. I am working in the area, but will not be booking a room there. So, I experienced most of the things that other reviews mention. Just be aware if you book a room, you may to to keep changing to get one that is fully functioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave, Portland

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- overpriced for the value of room quality - no breakfast was offered except unlabeled plastic packaged highly refined bland muffins and scones were not worth picking up. - the man at the desk was excessively talkative despite a line of people waiting. He even offended the nice couple in front of me by not listening to what they said and implying the back building across the street is a much lesser building despite the couple clearly stating that is where they usually choose to stay there and were fine with it. The desk man went on to say next time they could pay a bit more to stay in the nice main building which is way nicer instead of the worse back building. - the woman at the desk in morning was helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool and spa area chained and padlocked
Gave me a pool pass code at check-in, but no mention that Pool area was chained and padlocked with a sign, that said hot tub spa was in need of repair and not to used till further notice. I was very disappointed and choose hotel for the spa pictures online. Everything else was comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joy

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Surprisingly nice place. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crappy Place to Stay
The real headline: there was what appeared to be feces on one of the two beds. The review: Checking in was fine. I had no delusions that this was the Ritz, but it had a 6 rating and Hotels.com said it was “Good.” I feel bamboozled by both the hotel and Hotels.com. The room was filthy, the shower was broken, there were multiple types of hair on the bathroom floor, the shower drain was broken, there was an old smashed spider on the wall, there were burn marks and bleach stains on the comforters, the box springs were falling apart, and, of course, there was what was pretty clearly a smear of poop on on of the sides of the bed. When I informed the front desk of all of this, and that we were not staying, they were completely unphased. I may as well have told them that I needed an extra towel. This was clearly far from a unique situation, and in looking other places for reviews we found that to be the case. It has a 1 on yelp… a 1! But I trusted Hotels.com, which I will not do again. Nor will I ever stay at this hotel again and I will warn all other people who are going to San Luis Obispo to avoid Lamplighter Inn at all costs until it is completely redone and owned by other people. Or maybe if it were bulldozed because camping in a tent on the ruble would likely be a more comfortable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a good stay
I wouldn’t waste my money staying here. The property is run down and needs a lot of maintenance. There were ants in the bathroom crawling out of the cracks in and around the shower. The ac didn’t work. The tv didn’t work. The room had a musty smell and the carpets were stained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Flavia, Salinas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was given wasn’t in the main building but a second property behind the main building across the street. The room I had was not cared for: bedding was worn, had stains and holes. The pillows weren’t pillows. The bathroom had water blisters on the ceiling. Staff didn’t seem to be happy working at the Inn. It was kind of depressing. The Inns location was between Cal Poly and the main downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After checking in went into room and saw bed unmaid, used coffee cups on table, shower dirty with towels on floor. Receptionist said it has happened often where housekeeping say room is clean when its not. Got room upgraded and 2nd room was dirty as well (bathroom). Ended up leaving and paying double for another hotel as it was move in week for CalPoly. (Why we were there).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap stay, not clean.
Fine for the money. It’s tired. Holes in the walls, stained carpet, not a great cleaning job. Qtips on bathroom floor from previous tenant. Maids pounding on door at 9:30 despite do not disturb sign.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Community

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable clean, fast, friendly and great coffee service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
3
The young man checkin was a great employee, our room had no working AC. TV was not working either .The rooms are outdated owner needs to put some work in renovation's. price was great for the area .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sabina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and quiet, thete were only a few guests at the property as Cal Poly wasn't in session yet. The one draw back is there isn't any local channels on the tv menu. Nice staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Greg

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Memorial weekend
The room was OK. The bedspread was stained the TV wouldn’t get any channels and some of the outlets didn’t work. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sadly, the conditions of the room were not great. Missing knobs on the dresser and closet. Huge cracks un the tub enclosure and the toilet rocks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean room
Nice room, comfortable beds. Can take a lot of time for elevators in morning and around checkout time. Also, ask for room not directly across from elevators as you can hear the whirring of the cables at all hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keshawn

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very rude and the facilities (room and pool) were both filthy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024