Hotel Cheval, Paso Robles

Hotel Cheval - A 16-room luxury boutique hotel with European-style amenities, wood-burning fireplaces, and premium wine experiences

Located half a block from Paso Robles' historic town square, this 4-star Paso Robles hotel features 16 individually named rooms inspired by historically significant horses. Each accommodation includes a 48-inch LCD TV, 400-thread count sheets, white goose down bedding, and oversized European walk-in showers with thermostatic controls. The Pony Club Bar & Lounge centers around a French zinc-topped horseshoe bar, serving Central California and European wines alongside small plates from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. Hotel Cheval offers a gourmet breakfast buffet with quiche, fresh berries, and house-made pastries on weekends. Guest rooms are categorized as Classic (ground floor), Deluxe (second floor with vaulted ceilings), and Luxury (most spacious, available on both floors). The property sits within walking distance of downtown restaurants and shops, with Dale Evers Studios and the Downtown City Park both 0.5 miles away. San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 34 miles from Hotel Cheval.

Pros

Custom wine excursions available in luxury SUV for 2-4 guests

S'mores Butler service with gourmet ingredients at outdoor fireplaces

Weekend gourmet breakfast buffet with house-made pastries

Extensive accessibility features including roll-in showers and 32-inch doorways

Cons

55-kilometer distance from nearest airport

Dog weight limit of 80 pounds per pet