HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Hotels
Autograph Collection
9 (266 reviews)
1125 Garden St , San Luis Obispo , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Accommodating staff
Great location
Cons:
Shower flooding issue
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Issues with flooding in the shower highlighted neglect in maintenance.
Service
9.7
Staff was accommodating and responsive, especially during the rehearsal dinner.
Location
10
Great central location, convenient access to shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.74
Room design was great, but some had issues with size and noise.
Amenities
9.19
Facilities like the gym and rooftop pool were well received.
Value for Money
8.22
High price point ($300) did not match the upkeep of the room.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Breakfast choices were good, but could be expanded.
Overall Experience
9.73
Despite a few issues, the overall stay was memorable and enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 10:05

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Hotel Cerro offers a blend of comfort and style with features like free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness centre. Relax in the garden or on the terrace, and savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Scenic Views
Enjoy stunning city views from the balconies in select rooms. Wake up to the beauty of San Luis Obispo right outside your window, adding an extra touch of magic to your stay.

Convenient Location
With key attractions like Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and California Polytechnic State University nearby, Hotel Cerro provides easy access to the best of the area. Book now for a memorable experience in San Luis Obispo.

Important information:

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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBP

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 40 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 266 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 9.7
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 9.19
Value for Money: 8.22
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 9.73
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Or couple il
7
Pros:

המלון חמוד ממש במיקום מרכזי
החדרים נקיים והבריכה בגג חמודה

Cons:

החדר שלנו פנה לרחוב והיה רעש חזק מהבר ממול
החניה באתר עולה 45 דולר ללילה מחיר מוגזם

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Sightseer14885890885 Couples
10
Exceptional Service and a Beautiful Stay at Hotel Cerro
Pros:

Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo is an excellent place to stay. I truly love this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the experience was outstanding. The property is beautiful, comfortable, and very well maintained, but what really makes Hotel Cerro special is the people who work there.

The employees are great, the service is excellent, and the staff is genuinely wonderful. Everyone I encountered was professional, friendly, helpful, and welcoming. They made the stay feel personal and relaxing.

Hotel Cerro has a warm, upscale atmosphere while still feeling comfortable and inviting. It is the kind of place that makes you want to come back. I had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend Hotel Cerro to anyone visiting San Luis Obispo.

2026-05-07 via Tripadvisor
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C6766GXmichaelh Family
10
Location
Pros:

Great location in downtown SLO. Very clean and great customer service!!

2026-05-03 via Tripadvisor
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michaelsS1196HG Couples Watsonville, California
10
Best birthday stay ever!
Pros:

Awesome boutique hotel. Super quiet and cozy. Every team member we interacted with was amay!

2026-04-25 via Tripadvisor
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rqrqrqrq Couples
10
Great! Stay here!
Pros:

Great hotel and wonderful service.

2026-04-25 via Tripadvisor
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Christine couple us
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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F2022DHralphs Family Minneapolis, Minnesota
10
My new Go-To
Pros:

Great location, service and facilities. Rightfully tagged as an Autograph Hotel in the Marriott family. In the past years I have often taken a night in Santa Barbara when traveling between San Diego and San Francisco. This hotel has altered my thinking. Hotel Cerro will be my "Go To" on all future trips. need I say more

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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mattu509 Business
10
Nice spot
Pros:

Great hotel. Very friendly staff. Emma, Izzi and Rosina were very helpful with recommendations.

2026-04-16 via Tripadvisor
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philipa949 Couples Santa Barbara, California
10
Great weekend getaway!
Pros:

Great weekend in SLO! Hotel staff service and restaurants were excellent.

2026-04-06 via Tripadvisor
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Tourist14309030238 Family
10
Gem in SLO
Pros:

We loved this hotel! Excellent service and great location in downtown slo. The staff were extremely helpful and the property was beautiful, including the rooms. The main restaurant had many tasty breakfast items, but we didn't try it for other meals. The rooftop pool was a fantastic place to lounge for a few hours.

2026-04-06 via Tripadvisor
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A9889OUfm Couples
10
Lovely hotel with great service
Pros:

Perfect location. Great service. Beautiful hotel. We enjoyed the bar, the pool and the fitness center. It will be even nicer when the pool bar opens up mid April.

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
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karaj533 Family
10
New York, Soho experience in SLO!
Pros:

Lovely visit to Cerro celebrating our first smooch! We loved the room and unique industrial/brownstone. Absolutely booking here again. Walked to Honey Belly and Gemlato. Both delicious ! The edible garden terrace was lovely and thoughtful. Just a really cool hotel, great vibe!

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
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324caroln Couples
10
Delightful place with great service
Pros:

Location in downtown SLO is great. Hotel restaurant food excellent! Best. Margherita pizza ever. Room was beautiful. We loved our stay and would like to have remained longer. Service throughout was superb.

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
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267ryanm Couples Bakersfield, California
10
Fantastic stay and location
Pros:

Great location and room. Staff was fantastic.

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
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B5810DXvickis Business
10
A special place to stay in SLO
Pros:

As we’re heading back to hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo as regular customers of this fantastic boutique hotel, we can’t wait to see Hugh, Izzy, Cat and others who have taken the time to get to know us and make our stay so special.

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
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cacedillo Family Chino Hills, California
8
Good value stay
Pros:

Good stay in the middle of the city, good value, amenities about par for this level of stay. Little annoyances such as the light turning off every 15 seconds while on the toilet.

2026-03-30 via Tripadvisor
4
4eliz2015 Family Madison, Wisconsin
10
Recommend!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in heart of downtown. First room had a weird humming sound, but we were switched right away to another, even nicer room and got a $10 restaurant
GC for our trouble. Very attentive, welcome staff. Recommend!

2026-03-30 via Tripadvisor
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kl598 Friends getaway Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
10
Awesome Stay in SLO
Pros:

Everyone from the front desk to the valet was friendly and attentive. Greeted with a smile and acknowledged my Bonvoy status. The hotel is modern, clean, and well appointed. There's a rooftop pool that's heated and a fitness room on the same level. In the fitness room there are free weights, 4 or 5 cardio machines and cables...pretty much everything needed for a workout on the go. The pool is nicely laid out with chairs for about 20. Considering that this is a boutique hotel with probably around 40-60 rooms, odds are good that you'll find a chair to relax and sunbathe in at the pool. The rooms are well appointed with great smelling shampoos/soaps and a lanai for fresh air. Shower was huge and the toilet was separate, which was great so 2 of us could do our business at the same time. Lol. Def a place we'd stay at in the future visits to SLO.

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
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N8278JGjeremym Couples
10
Great Super Bloom Spot
Pros:

We went for 2 nights and ended up extending to 3. The goal was seeing the Super Bloom out at Carrizo, about a hours drive. The in-room coffee is the absolute best of the MANY Marriott properties I’ve stayed at. Highly recommend their Llama coffee. Great staff, great location, no complaints.

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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womensb536 Family
10
Hotel Cerro Autograph Collction doesn’t disappoint!
Pros:

The Hotel Cerro Autograph Collection is one of the cutest we’ve been to! Its small and quant appearance is coupled with smiling and friendly staff! The restaurant on site was a bonus and the complimentary Old Fashioned was a treat!! We will definitely stay again!!

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor