Next Door At Granada - San Luis Obispo

TLDR: Hotel is made for couples We stayed at the Granada for one night while passing through the area. Purposely staying on a Thursday to spend some time at the SLO farmer 's market. Location is right in the middle of where the farmer 's market is, close to all the shops, bars and restaurants. Parked and never had to go to my car until we left. There is not enough parking for all the rooms and the driveway is super narrow not ideal for SUVs. Additional parking is a block away and they will reimburse or validate. The hotel is very unique. I was told that it was built in the 1920 's as a hotel, transformed into low income housing then back into a hotel. The hotel has a restaurant on one side and a little speakeasy on the other. Upstairs where the rooms are, the middle area is a common area with soft seating as well as a terrace overlooking the street with a gas fireplace. We ate our dinner and the continental breakfast they offer with the room stay out on the terrace. Loved this area! We stayed in a queen room (no fireplace). The room itself was not large but enough space for 2 people with minimal luggage. There is one soft chair, no closet. The toiletries provided were spa quality in the form of refillables. The reason for the statement that the hotel is made for couples is because the shower is fully exposed. The walls of the shower are visible to the room and are made of glass almost all the way around. There is one room where one side had 3 long window like openings but still completely visible to anyone in the room. In other rooms, the shower also has windows to the outside however those windows do not face anything so no one can see. So if you are staying with a friend or sibling or someone other than your partner, be prepared to be seen. They provide a bunch of snacks and drinks on a tray for purchase as well as a lovers kit . I suggest going through to make sure everything is there as soon as you get in. We got charged for gummy bears that weren 't on the tray when we arrived. I just thought they must have run out but then was charged. There is a $20 amenity fee but the only amenities were a glass of wine upon check in and the breakfast. Maybe the common areas are also included in that? If you like funky, unique hotels and like it when your partner watches you shower, then this is the place for you!

The hotel is unusual and has lots of character. Our room had a corner fireplace which was nice and cozy since we arrived on a cold and rainy night. We ate at the Bistro, highly recommended both for the food and the wine. Staff are friendly and helpful. Huge, flaky croissants provided at breakfast!

First of all the positives : great location as near all the restaurants shops and bars , really lovely friendly staff and especially the bar staff . Nice continental break fast in the morning , and nothing seemed a problem , BUT. If travelling as a couple do not book room No7 , my wife and I booked a queen room , it was my fault I suppose as I didn’t read the size of the room on booking .com , it was 16m2, as we say in the uk “ Not enough room to swing a cat” , it was tiny , the bed was against the wall so whoever slept that side either had to climb over you or get off the bottom of the bed . The sink was actually in the room 3’ from the bed , no wardrobe , no fridge . They had a tray on a stand with drinks and nibbles on , they should have had a coffee machine , we’re on a fly drive holiday with two large suitcases and a travel case , put them in the room and your in trouble for floor area , this would be ideal for a single traveller not a couple . If I ever went back I’d definitely check room size before booking .

I’m a closet hotel snob that will really only stay at a 4-star hotel. I like nice places, what can I say? The ratings have to be good. Clean. Comfortable. Chic. Unique. Good toiletries. The list goes on. This is my 3rd stay at the Granada and it’s one of my fav places on the planet. So well done, bravo. Will be back.

Arrived here just after check in and no parking available. I was traveling solo so having to unload then go park my car two blocks away was super inconvenient. Not to mention having to walk in the rain early the next morning at check out to go get my car… I would not have stayed here if I had known the parking situation. Also the quaint bar next door was closed on Sunday..disappointing…no elevator..room extremely small, noisy..