The Upham HotelvsAgave Inn
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Upham Hotel & Country House ranks significantly higher than Agave Inn. The Upham Hotel & Country House comes in at 82 with positive reviews from 8 reviews including Oyster, Concierge and Fodor's.
The Upham Hotel
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $224/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"The beautifully restored Upham has a stylish vibe, with antiques and contemporary furniture, flowering gardens, and a charming wraparound porch with outdoor seating."
Frommer's
"This conveniently located inn combines the intimacy of a B&B with the service of a small hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A charming Victorian hotel, the Upham was bullt in 1871 of redwood timbers with a broad wraparound porch."
Star Service
"Located in the center of town, within walking distance of State Street restaurants, shops and cinemas, 15 blocks north of the pier, this 1871 Victorian is Santa Barbara's oldest lodging." Full review
Gayot
"This Victorian gem is a few blocks from downtown but forms a little world of its own, recalling Santa Barbara's past."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The oldest continuously operating hotel in Southern California." Full review
Fodor's
"Built in 1871, this downtown Victorian in the arts and culture district has been restored as a hotel surrounded by a 1-acre garden." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"If you’re seeking a private getaway with the intimacy of a charming bed and breakfast and exceptional amenities, look no further." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
10.0
"In operation since 1871, The Upham Hotel and Country House in Santa Barbara, California, is a boutique bed-and-breakfast that is split between two buildings: the larger Upham Hotel and..." Full review
Agave Inn
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $99/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Breakfast included
Time Out
"A reasonably-priced, hip boutique motel with bright colors...it's just a short walk to the restaurants and groceries on State Street." Full review
Gayot
"Mexican pop meets modern at this hip inn."
Lonely Planet
"While it’s still just a motel at heart, this boutique-on-a-budget property’s ‘Mexican pop meets modern’ motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frieda Kahlo painting." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"A hip makeover... turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs." Full review