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A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.

A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

1.6 km from Emerson Park

JESSICA

￥20,634

￥27,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A brick-paved entrance with a green door, white columns, and a covered porch.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a window with a view of greenery.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books, a comfortable armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A garden street inn with a red awning, a bench, and a well-maintained garden.

2. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.4 km from Emerson Park

DAVID

￥18,559

￥21,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a bar area.

A modern restaurant interior with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a kitchen visible through the windows.

A modern lobby with a large beige sofa, round tables, and a bookshelf.

A reception desk with a modern design, a wall-mounted sign with illuminated letters, and potted plants.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

2.3 km from Emerson Park

Ying Hsien

￥25,809

￥29,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Hotel".

A bar area with a brick wall, wooden bar counter, and green chairs.

A bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and green bar stools.

A room with a large window, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

4. Granada Hotel & Bistro

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.6 km from Emerson Park

David

￥43,906

￥49,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

A cave-like interior with a red-framed window, stone walls, and a small table with a red object.

A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.

5. Madonna Inn

1.3 km from Emerson Park

Raymond

￥20,634

￥28,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A kitchen with white paneled walls, a wooden countertop, a ceiling light fixture, a large white vase with dried plants, a woven basket, and a patterned rug on the floor.

A sign for San Luis Creek Lodge with outdoor seating.

A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a fireplace, a framed abstract artwork, a wicker chair, a small round table with a book, and a window with curtains.

6. San Luis Creek Lodge

2 km from Emerson Park

Rosanna

￥25,858

￥32,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of a mountain.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.

7. Apple Farm

2.1 km from Emerson Park

Roberto

￥15,226

￥19,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with two armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

A waiting area with two patterned chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

8. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Lower Higuera, 0.4 km from Emerson Park

Luis

￥13,219

￥15,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.

A modern bar area with a central counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, glass coffee tables, and a large abstract painting.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

1.9 km from Emerson Park

Pau

￥23,404

￥26,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large potted plant.

A modern interior with a reception desk, wooden shelving, and a variety of products on display.

A wooden pergola structure with a table and chairs underneath, surrounded by greenery.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and a brick wall.

10. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.4 km from Emerson Park

Veronica

￥42,805

￥54,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio area with seating, a bar, and a fire feature.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a long bookshelf, and a dining setup with multiple chairs and tables.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large chandeliers, and a bar/lounge in the background.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

2.3 km from Emerson Park

sandeep

￥30,058

￥34,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with green sofas, a fireplace, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a hanging light fixture, and a seating area with a wicker chair.

A hotel with a white facade, a sign reading "The Ritz-Carlton," and a view of green hills in the background.

An outdoor patio with hexagonal tiles, wooden benches, and tables with chairs. There are string lights overhead and a fire feature in the center.

12. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.9 km from Emerson Park

Kiana

￥19,227

￥21,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

2.1 km from Emerson Park

Alondra

￥20,002

￥22,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

A modern restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a minimalist interior design.

A sign for La Cuesta Inn indicating a vacancy.

14. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

2.2 km from Emerson Park

mike

￥16,854

￥19,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a tiled floor.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall with artwork, and large windows.

A room with a zebra-patterned armchair, a dining table with chairs, a small statue, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

15. Peach Tree Inn

2.1 km from Emerson Park

margaret

￥14,878

￥19,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Best Western Plus, palm trees, and a parking area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a large window, and a reception area with a plant.

A poolside area with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

16. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

1.8 km from Emerson Park

BEATRIZ

￥21,269

￥24,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a hairdryer.

A road with a blue sign for Vagabond Inn and a yellow sign for Denny's.

A Vagamond Inn with a large sign, a modern building, and landscaped garden.

17. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

1.7 km from Emerson Park

Kennedy

￥9,223

￥12,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and two lit windows.

A residential building with a swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

18. Hotel Buena Vista

2.1 km from Emerson Park

Kayla

￥15,226

￥17,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

A bathroom with a white door, a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a hairdryer.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with blinds.

A motel with a modern design, featuring a wooden facade and a black door.

19. Sunbeam Motel

1.7 km from Emerson Park

Isabella

￥12,432

￥14,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story motel with a sign reading "Mission Inn" and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A compact kitchen with a coffee machine, a trash bin, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and shelves with snacks and condiments.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

A spacious interior with a large window, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

20. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

2 km from Emerson Park

Veronica

￥12,377

￥15,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Emerson Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 1,592 reviews	View
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 859 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 293 reviews	View
Granada Hotel & Bistro	9.4 Exceptional 870 reviews	View
Madonna Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,592 reviews	View

Top Emerson Park Hotel Reviews

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and quiet. Kind gentleman at the front desk. Close to downtown and restaurants."

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"Small room, good for short stays"

Hotel San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Bar is great but closes too early!!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Breakfast was very good"

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very unique property that every Californian should enjoy at least once We.go about 1x/year Love jr"

Relax In This Newly Renovated Downtown Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Great property! The refrigerator was full of yummy things, the place was super clean, great coffee, shops, nearby easy walk to the downtown. The place felt very welcoming and we had a wonderful time!"

Layzie Dayzie House | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA | Near Beach & Trails

10/10 Excellent

"The house has a great use of space with everything you need avialable."

Cozy Studio Vibes | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA | Near Beach & Trails

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, close to downtown, and yet ample parking in front of the studio. It's small but is well-organized, provided everything we need for staying for 4 nights. The entire studio is very clean and comfortable."

Downtown SLO Victorian+Sleeps 12+Walkable+Private

10/10 Excellent

"Was comfortable for a group of ten ladies week. Pauline was very responsive!"

Other attractions near Emerson Park

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and popular activities like biking in San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A dense collection of colorful mushrooms and fungi.

Bubblegum Alley

8.0/10 (1,204 reviews)

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

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A red brick building with stone trim and large windows.

History Center of San Luis Obispo County

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in History Center of San Luis Obispo County in San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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A small building with a porch, surrounded by trees and a fence.

Mission Plaza

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission Plaza. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A church sign with a Mass schedule and a Sacrament of Reconciliation notice.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

9.0/10 (1,335 reviews)

Find out about the history of San Luis Obispo when you take a trip to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Ah Louis Store

7.8/10 (70 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Ah Louis Store during your travels in San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theater scene.

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San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art during your travels in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Downtown SLO Farmers' Market during your trip to San Luis Obispo.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Emerson Park?

Emerson Park is located in a welcoming area of San Luis Obispo known for its beautiful beaches and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 70 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Emerson Park?

Adjacent to Emerson Park, Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Madonna Inn and Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Emerson Park?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Emerson Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Emerson Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Emerson Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Emerson Park?

To find more details about updating your stay near Emerson Park or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Emerson Park?

You'll want to browse the collections at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, and History Center of San Luis Obispo County. Ah Louis Store, Fremont Theater, and Dallidet Adobe and Gardens are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can enjoy live performances at San Luis Obispo Little Theatre and Sunset Drive-In Theatre.

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Our top choices for Emerson Park hotels

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

2. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

4. Granada Hotel & Bistro

5. Madonna Inn

6. San Luis Creek Lodge

7. Apple Farm

8. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

10. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

12. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

14. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

15. Peach Tree Inn

16. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

17. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

18. Hotel Buena Vista

19. Sunbeam Motel

20. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

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Top Emerson Park Hotel Reviews

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

Madonna Inn

Relax In This Newly Renovated Downtown Cottage

Layzie Dayzie House | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA | Near Beach & Trails

Cozy Studio Vibes | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA | Near Beach & Trails

Downtown SLO Victorian+Sleeps 12+Walkable+Private

Other attractions near Emerson Park

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Bubblegum Alley

History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Mission Plaza

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Ah Louis Store

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

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