I was not on vacation in Paso Robles, but passing through on vacation. For staying a few days, I'd never pick such a place, but it was quite adequate for overnight, and even had a fridge. With a coupon from one of the travel bargain books, it was absurdly cheap.
It isn't new and is showing its age, but it's decently maintained and has sort of a quaint feeling. The manager was not very fluent in English but was friendly enough. My room was set back from the street so it was quiet, and I felt safe taking an evening stroll around the block before bedtime. There were some odd people staying there and I don't know if they were travelers or long-time residents, but none of them seemed genuinely menacing.
The continental breakfast was nothing to rave about, but good grief, for $40 a night, I don't expect custom-made eggs Benedict and fresh fruit.
