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#5 of 8 B&Bs in San Luis Obispo
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3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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“Lessons in What NOT to Do as an Innkeeper” 2 Apr 2007 - LesaMay
“A little slice of heaven” 21 Feb 2007 - nickmyers
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Hostel Obispo £25 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Petit Soleil, Bed and Breakfast £91 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Quality Suites San Luis Obispo £99 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Villa Motel £70 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Heritage Inn B&B £62 0.9 mi 1.5 km 5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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Gus's Grocery 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Shalimar Restaurant 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Novo 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Fremont Theater 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Farmers Market 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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The Sanitarium B&B
1716 Osos Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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The Sanitarium B&B
1716 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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“Lessons in What NOT to Do as an Innkeeper”
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2 of 5 stars
LesaMay
Southern California
2 Apr 2007 | Trip type: Couples
7/8 found this review helpful

•Do not busy yourself in the kitchen, mid-day when expecting check-ins, while listening to Fergie at high volume. •Do not greet your guests with "You're really early” … even if they are. •Do not assume your guests already know your name and, therefore, never bother to introduce yourself. •Do not leave your guests wondering whether there is or is not... more

“A little slice of heaven”
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5 of 5 stars
nickmyers
san francisco
21 Feb 2007 | Trip type: Couples

Don't believe me? Read on... I found this bed and breakfast on Yelp when I was looking for accommodations in SLO. I took my girlfriend there for the weekend with the goal of visiting Hearst Castle. The Sanitarium made the visit special in a way we'll never forget. The Sanitarium is located about a 10 minute walk from downtown San... more

“Complete Serenity”
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5 of 5 stars
chrisamichaels
Ventura, CA
5 Feb 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Absolutely amazing. I planned a getaway for my fiancee and myself and I couldn't have picked a better place. The serenity of the rooms packed with the hospitality of our hostess was more than anyone could have planned for. The simplicity of the design and charm of the surrounding historical district give anybody seeking an escape - complete serenity. The... more

“Checked in at the Sanitarium -- and loved it!”
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4 of 5 stars
chicnluxe
Los Angeles
23 Jan 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I loved my 3-night stay at the Sanitarium. It was the perfect antidote to my crazy work life in LA. It is a lovely B&B located about 5 blocks from the main drag at SLO. There are better-located B&B's relative to the main drag than the Sanitarium, but the extra distance and the extra cost is worth the stay. You... more

“Absolutely Fabulous!!!”
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5 of 5 stars
ClassicGirl3
California
2 Jan 2007 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

The Sanitarium experience is absolutely lovely! The owner Susie and her staff are more than accommodating and completely WOW'd us! I highly recommend the Sanitarium for the discerning traveler who desires a serene and welcoming environment. more

“Fairy Castle--can't wait to return!”
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5 of 5 stars
badcatholicgirl
Emeryville
9 Oct 2006 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

Dream-like, not for everyone...a fairy castle run by four women artists in a Victorian sanitarium, in a quiet neighborhood a couple of blocks from the rail station. Every room has a zinc Moroccan tub, outdoor deck and a fireplace, and the staff is amazingly friendly. A working artists studio and turtle pond complete the picture. Look: you can pay $200... more

“Unfulfilled Potential”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
San Francisco, California
3 Jan 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

The Sanitarium has the potential to be one of the best bed and breakfasts in the country. It is beautifully decorated and has a quirky bohemian charm missing from most inns/hotels. However, its poor management and service makes one forget about the luxurious amenities. We had to ask for towels and toilet paper, which I found appalling. There are no... more

“Luxurious Bohemian Getaway in SLO!”
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5 of 5 stars
LagunaInnkeeper
Laguna Beach, CA
16 Nov 2005
6/7 found this review helpful

If you respond to art and are looking for something truly unique, a place that does not take itself too seriously but offers first class lodging, The Sanitarium is the place to check in. We had the pleasure of spending two days at the newly opened "The Sanitarium B&B". With its eclectic and whimsical decor, this is not your mother's... more

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1716 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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