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Hotel Santa Barbara

2.5 of 5
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Hotel Santa Barbara
Ranked #31 of 60 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 177 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Valet parking(6)
  • State Street(5)
  • Perfect location(4)
  • Continental breakfast(3)
  • Clean and comfortable(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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Los Angeles, California
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We normally stay at 4 and 5 star hotels, so when we made the decision to stay at Hotel Santa Barbara, we knew that it may not be all that because it's much older..but we gave it a chance. It was what I expected as far as a small room and average bathroom and it had little storage areas...but, we... More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Excellent location right in the middle of State street. The hotel has character and rooms are nice. The valet parking is a joke though as the car park is tiny!

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Carlsbad CA
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We have stayed many times at another downtown Santa Barbara hotel which costs twice as much. Friends told us about this hotel and we have now stayed there twice. We are pleased wth all aspects: clenliness, location, price, staff, parking, quality. I am picky about hotels and will pay what it takes to get the quality I want. Hotel Santa... More

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Great stay at a hotel with character and great service right in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Walk out the front door and within a few blocks you have excellent restaurants, great shopping and even the beach. Rent bikes and cruise the water front or do a day trip to the wineries or tour the mission. Only down side... More

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argentina
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We stayed here on a one night stop-off on our way heading north. The location was perfect - right in the centre of town, but just 10 minutes from the beach. Our room was on the fourth floor, was spacious and quiet, clean and comfortable. The shower unit in particular was pretty dated, but overall we thought this was a... More

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San Diego, CA
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Very disappointed with my stay at the Hotel Santa Barbara. The elevator can only accommodate two people with their luggage, takes forever to move through the floors and takes manual labor to open the gate to enter or leave the elevator. We ended up helping elderly couples not knowing how to even work the elevator. Our second night, both of... More

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Los Angeles, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

One day, I was off work and so was my girlfriend. We decided to take a spontaneous trip from LA to SB for the night. We drove up the coast and the weather was great. We didn't have a reservation and when we checked with the Front Desk, they were very accommodating and had availability. The room was more on... More

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terryyungtyung
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Just pay a little more for the hotels near the beach, it'll be worth it. Breakfast was ok. Elevator was slow and non responsive at time. Bathroom is tiny.

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Phoenix
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I really enjoy the location of this hotel. It's great to stay right on States St., the central of S.B. where all the good restaurants, wine bars, and shops. It's a busy little town when you stay here, which I enjoyed tremendously. Hotel room needs a major makeover for more comfortable amenities. Carpet in the room and stairways is negatively... More

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San Diego, California, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I chose this hotel because of the central location, and it worked out perfectly in that respect. The things I liked : Location, Cleanliness, Starbucks right out the door, and Friendly Staff & Valet. What I didn't like : Small room size, very uncomfortable bed and pillow, foul smelling water in bathroom sink and noise from elevator. I may give... More

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533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Price range (per night):* S$245 - 371

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