533 State St, corner of State and Cota Streets, Santa Barbara, California, United States | (805) 957-9300
Historic hotel with charming interiors and original features like a beautifully tiled staircase
Central location on State Street allows easy access to restaurants
and shopping
Pleasant rooms have Keurig machines, flat-screen TVs, and
mini-fridges
Two meeting rooms for up to 30 people
Free daily continental breakfast
On-site Starbucks
Laptops available for loan
Valet parking (for a fee)
Freebies include Wi-Fi throughout and fruit, tea, and coffee in
the lobby
No on-site restaurant, bar, pool, or fitness center
Fee for parking
The 75-room Hotel Santa Barbara is a historic
mid-range property centrally located right on Santa Barbara's famous State
Street, known as a popular destination for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Charming
historic details are met with modern comforts, and tasteful, if small, soft-hued rooms
feature an array of conveniences
including Keurig machines, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Property features are limited,
but a free continental breakfast is offered and there’s a Starbucks on-site,
and business travelers are catered to with two meeting rooms and laptops
available for loan. Although the State Street location is convenient, guests might
also want to consider the often similarly priced Hotel
Milo, which faces the ocean and has two pools and a
fitness center.
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Scene
Historic hotel from 1926 with classic interiors
This classic hotel dates back to 1926 and has had
a long and colorful past, with several incarnations and a string of
different names and owners. As the Saint Barbara, the property indulged in not
so saintly activities that included serving liquor during Prohibition and offering gambling in a secret
gaming room, while in later years the Barbara Hotel was a getaway for Hollywood
stars. Most recently renovated in 2013, the property stays true to its tagline
of “Historic Charm, Contemporary Comfort,” combining original details and Old
World elements with modern comforts and furnishings. Nostalgic accents and
historic details such as archways and pillars, old photographs and oil paintings on
the walls, and vintage pieces fill the inviting lobby, which is doused in
neutral cream and brown hues accented by fresh bursts of green plants.
Skylights illuminate the space, while patterned Oriental
rugs cover the tiled floors. Details like a staircase covered in rich decorative tiling is a charming addition that adds character. The property attracts leisure tourists attracted by the central location as well as (some) business travelers who can appreciate the meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi.
Location
Central Santa Barbara location on State Street close to shopping and dining
Hotel Santa Barbara is
centrally located on State Street, known for popular shopping, dining, and
nightlife. It's home to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and is a short drive
to both the wharf and harbor, where guests will find whale watching and
sailing. Santa Barbara is an affluent community in Santa Barbara County, home
to five colleges and universities, as well as a large yachting population.
Swaddled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, this charming
town is known for its Spanish-inspired architecture, surfing, and the nightlife
dotting State Street.- Nine-minutewalk to Santa Barbara Amtrak
Rooms
Pleasant but small rooms with flat-screen TVs, Keurig machines, and mini-fridges
Clean, classically styled rooms are cloaked in cream and beige shades and have traditional wooden furnishings.
The soft, neutral hues include large beige headboards framing beds topped with
crisp, white linens and cream-colored, patterned bed runners. They're a big bland and some are small, but all in all they're perfectly pleasant for the price. All rooms have
flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, Keurig coffeemakers, work desks with ergonomic
chairs, fluffy bathrobes, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are generic and typically a bit tight, but clean and renovated, with shower/tub combos, vanities
offering ample storage space, wall-mounted hairdryers, and a small range of toiletries.
Features
Free breakfast, Starbucks in the building, two meeting rooms, and free Wi-Fi throughout
A free continental breakfast is served in the lobby area and
includes fresh pastries, fruit, cereal, yogurt, waffles, juices coffee,
and tea. Fresh fruit, coffee, and tea are also available throughout the day in
the lobby. There’s also a Starbucks in the building, though no full restaurant
or bar. The hotel has two meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 30 people. Valet parking is available with a fee and Wi-Fi is free throughout,
plus guests can loan laptops from the front desk.
Standard Queen
533 State St, corner of State and Cota Streets, Santa Barbara, California, United States
(805) 957-9300
