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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara vs Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Both Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara and Belmond El Encanto are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Belmond El Encanto scores significantly higher than Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara. Belmond El Encanto scores 95 with approval from 15 sources including goop, Gayot and Mr & Mrs Smith.
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Time Out
Star Service
Frommer's
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
goop
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800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $524 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Time Out
"Marvel at the stunning views and serene privacy in this historic hilltop hideaway."
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Star Service
"This hotel is tucked into a tony residential enclave, hovering above the Santa Barbara Mission, minutes from the pier, distinguished dining and State Street shopping. "
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Frommer's
"The hotel has an intimate feel, with 92 luxury bungalows that overlook the city and the ocean, nestled among winding paths and gardens."
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Gayot
"This French country-style hotel is set high in Santa Barbara's Riviera neighborhood on ten lush acres overlooking the town and Santa Barbara Channel."
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Travel + Leisure
"We suggest making time for the farm-to-fork restaurant: the bounty of vegetables and herbs from the on-site garden... the aged white cheddar made with milk."
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Oyster
Luxury
"A gorgeous historic landmark in the hills... that preserved its character while adding modern perks to luxury bungalows."
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Jetsetter
"The crown jewel of Santa Barbara sparkles with lush gardens, a pool, spa and modern Cali cuisine."
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Afar Magazine
"It was by far one of the best hotels we've stayed in the whole world over."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"This exclusive, one-time haunt of Roosevelt and award-winning Spanish Mission Revival-style gem is where old money Angelenos come to chill when LA gets too hot."
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goop
"Perched on an olive tree-studded hillside overlooking the Pacific ocean, the Belmond El Encanto is more than deserving of its Forbes five-star accolades."
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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Oyster
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17 W. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $104 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
"Formerly the Hotel Virginia, this early-20th-century hotel has heaps of character, starting from the tile-filled lobby with a fountain."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara occupies a prime downtown spot that’s been a hotel since 1916."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"Consistent standards, a long list of services and facilities, plus the unique historic character of Santa Barbara at affordable rates make this Holiday Inn Express location a real budget find for work or play."
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