Pros (+) Right on State Street downtown, middle of shopping and seat/drink. Continental breakfast is pretty good with lots of selection.
Cons (-) Room a bit small.
3 stars
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Santa Barbara, CA
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Overview
Situated close to Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Station, Hotel Santa Barbara offers guests a convenient base while in Santa Barbara. It is also a short stroll from Andalucia Building and Brooks Institute, and is close to many of the area's popular attractions.
There are a variety of facilities on offer to guests of Hotel Santa Barbara, such as valet parking, a 24-hour reception and meeting facilities. Luggage storage, a concierge and room service are also available.
Each comfortable room at Santa Barbara Hotel has a refrigerator, plus all the essentials required for an enjoyable stay.
Those staying at the hotel can enjoy the on-site bar, conveniently based for a drink. A variety of cafés and restaurants are also found in the area.
Hotel Santa Barbara is under a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and Presidio State Historic Park is a short walk away. The Santa Barbara Historical Museum, as well as Santa Barbara Amtrak Station, are within a 10-minute walk.
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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
Privacy Preferences
Amenities at Hotel Santa Barbara
- Fitness centre
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Roll-in shower
- Lift
- Shower chair
- Accessible by lift
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Adapted bath
- No smoking
- Non-feather pillow
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by lift
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Key card access
- Bottle of water
- 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Pay-per-view channels
- Streaming service
- TV
General
- Seating area
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Bedroom
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Dining
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Private parking
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Things to do
- Beach access
- Cycling
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Hotel Santa Barbara
8.4
Very good
1420 verified ratings
Wonderful
675
Very good
299
Good
235
Okay
91
Fair
53
Mediocre
23
Poor
44
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, describing it as being in the heart of downtown and close to various attractions, restaurants, and nightlife. The staff was generally noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, several reviews highlighted concerns regarding noise levels from both external sources and other hotel guests, as well as issues with room size and cleanliness. Some guests felt the amenities didn't quite meet expectations for the price, particularly regarding bathroom facilities and parking.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) location
Cons (-) breakfast, elevator
Pros (+) Loved the location and ambiance of this hotel. Staff was friendly and we had a nice stay.
Cons (-) The shower head water pressure wasn’t strong enough. Hard to rinse soap off of my hair. That was my only issue. This is a great place to stay.
Pros (+) Decent and attractive accomodations, unbeatable location, staff were all great.
Cons (-) I was awakened by security discussing the drunken behavior of someone a few doors down. It seemed to go on longer than it should have though I recognize there's only so much control they have. But take note they post lots of quiet hours signs so they must attract partiers on and off.
Pros (+) This hotel exceeded all expectations. It is an older building and they have done an outstanding job keeping the character while providing modern amenities. The location is great, we arrived and departed town via the Amtrak station, which is a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Its location near shopping, dining, and nightlife is perfect. And to top it off, I think the highlight is the staff. The peopl...
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Pros (+) Historic hotel. Great location! Friendly staff
Cons (-) A bit noise at night from the surrounding bars but not too bad. Rooms are a bit small Only one slow antique elevator.
Pros (+) Great location, it is right at the very central of downtown area. Close to all the good eating locations. the room is clean. Staff is very friendly.
Cons (-) THE ELEVATOR!!!! OMG!!!!
Pros (+) The breakfast and nice size rooms. I like the parking valet system too.
Cons (-) The wifi does not work, so it's frustrating.
Location
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
What's nearby
- Paseo Nuevo Mall341 m
- Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara376 m
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse0.9 km
- Karpeles Manuscript Library0.9 km
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art0.9 km
- West Beach0.9 km
- Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra1.2 km
- Stearns Wharf1.3 km
- Alameda Park1.4 km
- Santa Barbara Maritime Museum1.5 km
- Alice Keck Memorial Garden1.6 km
- Leadbetter Beach1.8 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Hotel Santa Barbara
Low season | January |
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High season | January |
Average price (weekend night) | €245 |
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Value for money | 8.0 |
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Distance to city centre | 0.7 km |
Nearest airport | Santa Barbara |
Distance to airport | 13.3 km |