Peach Tree Inn

Set against a mountain backdrop, the Peach Tree Inn offers value priced rooms within a short drive of Cal Poly and downtown San Luis Obispo. The single-story building features brick accents and exudes a low-key vibe. Newspapers are available in the comfortable lobby. 

The breakfast room has floral carpeting and wide-paned glass doors, which lead to a narrow wooden porch with Adirondack rocking chairs. Patches of lawn are set with Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, and a lovely tree swing. 

The Peach Tree Inn is located on a fairly quiet four-lane street near Highway 101 and other motels and residences. It's about a five-minute drive to Cal Poly and downtown San Luis Obispo, which has movie theater, dining, bars, and shops. A Chevron gas station is conveniently across the street from the Peach Tree, and a trolley bus stops right in front of the hotel. San Luis Obispo County Farmers' Market -- with live entertainment -- is a five-minute drive, or 25-minute trolley ride. The Peach Tree is about a 50-minute  drive to Hearst Castle.

Queen, King Front, King Back, Double, and Creekside Rooms come with somewhat sad-looking furniture, and low-pile carpeting or wooden floors. They include free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, irons/ironing boards, DVD players, and ceiling fans. Some of the rooms have faux fireplaces, which add a fun touch, and some King Front Rooms have sofa beds. Most, except for Creekside Rooms, have air-conditioning. Creekside rooms are larger, though, and have patios with seating and garden views, sleigh beds, mini-fridges, and sitting areas -- and its bathrooms have shower/tub combos. Other bathrooms have only showers, but all come with hairdryers. 

The Peach Tree Inn’s breakfast room and porch can be rented out for private functions, fitting a maximum of 40 people. Refreshments and audiovisual equipment are offered for meetings. Included in the price of a room is a free continental breakfast of muffins, fruit, and coffee. There’s also a small computer desk in the breakfast room, with a PC that’s connected to the Internet. Wi-Fi and parking are free. A soda vending machine and ice machine are also on-site.