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22nd

Out of 107

Hotel Santa Barbara	Average Price: $224 Check Rates

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533 State Street

Santa Barbara, 93101 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 14 of 33
Average review rating: 3.44

OpinionWell Value Index: 2

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (8) , Travelocity (3) , TripAdvisor (152) , YahooTravel (23)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. As a frequent traveler I think it's always better to sacrifice quality and aim for location and that's exactly what you get with Hotel Santa Barbara.

"Location, Location, Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2012 Vote

2. I think next time I will stay someplace else, off State Street, but better amenities.

"Great location, average hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/11/2011 Vote

3. Parking was $7, better than $25 elsewhere.

"Great Shopping Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/29/2011 Vote

4. VALUE: the cost is very reasonable and better when you consider that breakfast is included.

"Location, location, location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/22/2011 Vote

5. Lots of availability when I called the hotel directly at the last minute and better price than what I saw on the Internet.

"The best location--walk to everything " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/27/2010 Vote

6. You can't find a better location in Santa Barbara than this hotel.

"Incredible Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/4/2010 Vote

7. Maybe classic is a better term.

"Great location for shopping and dining in SB " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/9/2010 Vote

8. We left anyways and paid for a better room at another hotel.

"Convenient location, horrible hospitality. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2009 Vote

9. The continental breakfast is better than average and is served in the very charming lobby.

"Recent stay was a pleasant one. .. " Read full review on YahooTravel 5/27/2008 Vote

10. Firstly, the room was tiny with yellow decorations, and very old furniture (better off staying in a Holiday Inn).

"Horrible Service!!! Never Stay Here!!! Unsafe! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/5/2008 Vote