Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Hotels
5.8 (602 reviews)
1604 Monterey Street , San Luis Obispo , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Nice staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service quality

Categories

Cleanliness
3.99
Several reviews mention unclean rooms, mold, and overall poor maintenance.
Service
6.46
Mixed reviews about staff friendliness; some appreciated the accommodating nature while others found them rude.
Location
8
Consistently praised for its convenient and central location.
Room Quality
3.95
Frequent mentions of poor room conditions, including issues with mold and old furnishings.
Amenities
5.48
Some amenities like the pool and hot tub were reported in poor condition.
Value for Money
6.94
Some guests found it reasonably priced, but many felt it did not justify the quality.
Food and Beverage
5.79
Not mentioned in the reviews, assumed to be standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.76
General sentiment reflects dissatisfaction with several aspects but a few positive moments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:36

Property Description

Convenient Location near Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Experience comfort and convenience at Lamplighter Inn & Suites, located less than 1 km from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Relaxing Amenities for Every Guest
Unwind in our seasonal outdoor swimming pool and hot tub or enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and entertainment with a flat-screen TV in every room.

Fitness and Fun for All
Stay active with cycling and hiking opportunities nearby, or visit our fitness center. Plus, don't forget to grab a cup of coffee or tea from our lobby before heading out to explore the area.

Book your stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites now to enjoy these amenities and more during your visit to San Luis Obispo!

Important information:

The property doesn't allow for local reservations.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SBP

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 602 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.99
Service: 6.46
Location: 8
Room Quality: 3.95
Amenities: 5.48
Value for Money: 6.94
Food and Beverage: 5.79
Overall Experience: 5.76
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • us
10
Caring staff, nice rooms, plenty of coffee 👍
Pros:

Location and layout

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Stella • extended_group • us
1
The most horrific hotel ever.
Pros:

Nothing, it was the worst hotel we have ever stepped into.

Cons:

Everything was horrible, there were bed bugs, blood stains on the mattress, the shower didn't work, and the rooms had not been cleaned when we got into our rooms.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
1
I will never stay here again!
Pros:

Nothing!

Cons:

I didn’t like that the toilet was leaking. The shower door was completely off. I called and the front desk personnel came and told me to just move the shower glass door to the closet. I have been coming here for a few years now when I stay in SLO. I will not be staying here anymore. The room was dirty, like they did a real quick clean and that was it. The walls in the bathroom were dripping dirty water from the shower condensation, it was disgusting!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • us
10
Pros:

Maybe just like a nice fragrance for better smell for the room

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Friendly staff, good location, quiet

Cons:

Dirty carpet, outdated room and furnishings.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Haŕřý • family_with_children • us
7
Worth what you pay for.
Pros:

Placement and price. Probably second nicest bed at a hotel I've slept on. Balcony view was also really nice.

Cons:

Stains in the bath tub. Rust splotches from the drain and such.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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MARGARET • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Romina • couple • ca
10
Pros:

No sé por qué motivo tiene una baja calificación en booking porque el lugar es excepcional! Habitaciones muy amplias, muy cómodas! Es excelente

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • couple • us
2
I was very disappointed with this hotel
Pros:

Location is good

Cons:

Jacuzzi was freezing cold, pool was dirty, TV didn’t work

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • family_with_children • us
1
Dirty and no one was reliable there no sense or urgency
Pros:

DIRTY MANAGER IS A LIAR ALSO AND NO ONE CAME TO CLEAN 1 day for 3 night stay he said there was a number to ask to clean which I texted but it was just another worker

Cons:

Dirty

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
3
Physically go to the hotel to book the hotel because you’ll be surprised with the rooms look like co
Pros:

The only good thing was the location, but there’s many other options in that location. I just made a poor decision by booking that one.

Cons:

Very overpriced the TV was broken. Couldn’t watch TV. The showerhead didn’t work correctly and it leaked definitely needs to be remodeled

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Julian • extended_group • us
2
It was a place to stay without any comfort
Pros:

No breakfast

Cons:

The amenities, cleanliness were very poor, the beds were very uncomfortable. We had to switch rooms because the 1st the bathroom was in poor condition.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sean • family_with_children • us
2
Gross, overpriced, and a blemish to the booking.com brand.
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

The room was… gross.

Disgusting shower/bath. Not the kind of place where you want to set toiletries on the counter.

They cancelled our original booking of a double king suite due to “water damage” and downgraded us to a double queen standard with no discount of any kind- just the standard fare for the new room. It was a bit suspicious when we checked in and asked about water damage that caused an issue if this nature that none of the staff had a clue what I was taking about…(did we just get downgraded to accommodate another guest?!)…

We woke up to take the kids in the hot tub and pool. The “hot tub” was about 85/87 degrees. No note stating it was having issues and nothing mentioned to us by the staff at check in when we asked about pool hours. On top of that the hot tub had a gross sulphuric smell and was quite dirty.

Overall it was a pretty dumpy little inn that charged us $250 for a nights stay. I can’t remember the last time o stayed in accommodations that were so lacking. I would NOT recommend this to anyone and would suggest booking.com to remove it from their list as it tarnishes the otherwise good experience I have come to know and trust with booking.com

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Quiet location. Walking distance to several restaurants

Cons:

Website address is for their hotel across the street that is being renovated. I little confusing for my UBER driver

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Canela • couple • mx
8
Pros:

el cuarto tiene buen tamaño, tiene refrigerador y microondas, es silencioso.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Smile • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Vallevasquez • solo_traveller • us
6
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Location and facility

Cons:

None

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
1
It wasn’t eventful
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

The fact that they charge $200 security deposit and
They don’t take cash

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee