Hotel Cerro – Luxury Boutique Stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo

A modern living room with wooden furniture, plants, artwork, and a fireplace, creating a cozy and stylish atmosphere.

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Perfect Blend of Luxury & Local Charm

Welcome To Hotel Cerro

Experience the perfect blend of upscale comfort and local charm at Hotel Cerro, an Autograph Collection gem in downtown San Luis Obispo. Ideal for wine lovers, it offers convenient access to Edna Valley’s renowned vineyards. After a day of tasting, relax at Spa Cerro with treatments inspired by the Central Coast. Savor locally sourced cuisine at Oak Grill, the hotel’s signature restaurant. From boutique shopping to farm-to-table dining, Hotel Cerro invites you to enjoy San Luis Obispo’s finest offerings.

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, decorative shelves, and glass doors leading to a lush, green outdoor patio area.

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A gym setup featuring exercise balls, resistance bands, and medicine balls organized on a rack.

A person in a swimsuit and hat walks by a pool with blue loungers and umbrellas, set against a backdrop of hills and trees.

Gym, Pool & Fitness

At Hotel Cerro, you have several options for maintaining your workout routine while visiting SLO. Our fitness center, adjacent to the rooftop pool, has free weights and PreCor cardio equipment. When you’re looking to unwind outdoors, enjoy our rooftop leisure pool, unique among San Luis Obispo Ca hotels. The pool terrace provides cabanas and lounge chairs for relaxing while taking in the views of the surrounding hills and countryside. Enjoy poolside service featuring light lunches, beverages, and cocktails. Heaters under the pergola extend the season on the pool deck.

Located adjacent to our Rooftop Pool

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs under a pergola, next to a bar with a stone design.

Our rooftop pool and bar, A relaxing escape with panoramic views of San Luis Obispo’s rolling hills. Lounge in cabanas, sip handcrafted cocktails made with fresh garden ingredients, and enjoy a menu of elevated salads, sandwiches, & drinks. By night, this stunning venue transforms into a space for private events and celebrations.

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Outdoor seating with umbrellas at Chamisal Vineyards, featuring a red building and surrounding greenery under a clear blue sky.

Wine Experiences

Surrounded by the Edna Valley, Tolosa Winery, and Paso Robles wine regions, scenic beaches, and the Seven Sisters peaks, San Luis Obispo offers the best of California’s natural beauty. With a mild climate, top wineries, and a vibrant downtown, Hotel Cerro places you in the heart of it all—adventure, flavor, and charm.

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Seared salmon on a pink plate with mashed vegetables, roasted carrots, and a garnish of greens.

The Oak Grill

The Oak Grill serves California coastal cuisine with a particular emphasis on resourcing from local bounties and incorporating international influences and flavors. Our mainstay dishes are customized with products sourced from the abundant agricultural life on the Central Coast, along with hand picked ingredients from our own Edible Gardens.

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A rooftop garden with raised beds filled with various plants, surrounded by wooden structures, on a building's rooftop.

Edible Gardens

At Hotel Cerro, sustainability meets flavor in our Edible Gardens and Green Wall, located on the scenic terrace. We grow fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables, and microgreens used in our seasonal dishes. Guests are invited to relax in the garden, enjoying the vibrant, local bounty that defines San Luis Obispo.

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A modern outdoor patio with lush greenery, contemporary seating, and wooden architectural elements.

The Fig Veranda

The Fig Veranda is a great courtyard environment for private and personalized events, such as a cocktail party or alfresco dining area. The beautiful Fig Tree is centered in the elegant, open- air space with a fireplace and surround-sound music. When there is not an event, many guests love to use the space for virtual meetings or to connect with friends over cocktails.

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A modern, cozy lounge features soft lighting, plush chairs, abstract wall art, and a fireplace, creating a serene, relaxing ambiance.

Spa Cerro

If you are seeking to have a relaxing moment during your stay, Spa Cerro provides a full range of luxury health and wealthness treatments inspired by the land and sea of California’s Central Coast. Our spacious sanctuary of relaxation, restoration, and rejuvenation is artfully designed and ecologically conscious, paying homage to the uniqueness of the region.

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Hiking & Biking

Whether you bring your own bike or borrow one of our complimentary ones, San Luis Obispo is a bicycle-friendly city. Dedicated bike paths surround Hotel Cerro and within 10 minutes connect with natural area trails. Hiking is also nearby, where you can quickly ascend mountains or drive to ocean-side trails and wildlife havens.

San Luis Obispo bike trails start right outside our door. Grab a complimentary Hotel Cerro bike and explore the city or nearby mountain trails. We’ll guide you to the best local hikes—from easy walks to scenic climbs like Bishop Peak or Montana de Oro. Whether on foot, bike, or a peaceful drive, adventure starts here.