The Kinney San Luis Obispo — Photo by Pacifica Hotels

Offering equal doses of recreation and relaxation, The Kinney SLO has raised its flag in San Luis Obispo—Central California's vibrant college town known as one of the "happiest places in America." Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, The Kinney SLO is the second location in a growing brand of personality-plus boutique hotels from Pacifica Hotels. The first Kinney, The Kinney Venice Beach, opened in 2016 on Washington Boulevard.

Each Kinney is highly localized and staffed to equip visitors with insider access to the very best of the area with plenty of opportunities on-site to get the socializing started early. The Kinney SLO is home to Leroy's—a contemporary gathering spot featuring an innovative menu with dishes like Tri Tip Bahn Mi, IPA Smoked Bacon Mac N Cheese, a Shiitake Basil Turkey Burger, and outfitted with campus throwbacks and old school games. Leroy's brings Good Times on Tap with its self-serve beer and wine offering that will feature an ever-rotating selection of the very best local craft beers and Central Coast vintages for building your own flights and tastings by the ounce. Outdoors, guests will find The Quad for more entertainment like giant Scrabble and Lite Brite, or laidback lounging fireside, a heated pool and sundeck, and more.

An artful combination of creativity, connectivity, and play, The Kinney SLO is an ideal setting for both social gatherings and independent work or study. Fully-equipped (think fast Wi-Fi and thoughtfully placed charging stations) and oh-so-cozy lounge spaces, cool colors, and plenty of school spirit set the scene indoors while on the courtyard, fire pits, string lights and bean bag chairs turn the average study break into a celebration.

The Kinney's 100 newly-designed guest rooms and suites bring an elevated college flair to the forefront from the plaid carpet to the full wall collage of classic California prints to the hoodie-style bathrobes. Each room is complemented by modern amenities including plush beds, 55" HDTVs, mini refrigerators, Starbucks® coffee makers, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Keeping the campus vibes alive, guests may upgrade to even more space in the Grad Suite, Professor's Suite, or the ever-spacious Dean's Suite, each offering separate living areas with the same great amenities.

When business calls, The Kinney SLO makes meetings a pleasure by offering intimate spaces for up to 100 people. The Library is a multifunctional space with 1,200 flexible square feet and the indoor/outdoor Gallery accommodates up to 60 in 835 square feet.

The Kinney SLO (San Luis Obispo) is a 100-room hotel located just 1 mile from Cal Poly State University, a nationally-ranked public university, and downtown making it the perfect vantage point for uncovering everything the destination has to offer. Also within easy reach are all the Central Coast attractions that make San Luis Obispo an unforgettable California getaway: hiking, biking, beaches, shopping, dining, and wine country.

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