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Hotel Santa BarbaravsBest Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Santa Barbara is preferred by most writers compared to Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn. Hotel Santa Barbara has a TripExpert Score of 79 with positive reviews from 6 sources including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Hotel Santa Barbara
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
The Telegraph
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Oyster Mid-Range
"This classic 1926 hotel lies on the heart of Santa Barbara's famous State Street, known as a popular destination for shopping, dining, and nightlife." Full review
Lonely Planet "Old-fashioned yet unpretentious, the 1925 Hotel Santa Barbara has rooms done up with rattan and blond-wood furnishings and sunny Mediterranean colors – Provence meets the beach." Full review
Star Service "Located less than a mile from the pier (a 15-minute walk), this was once a key player in downtown Santa Barbara, and aided in the gentrification of lower State Street." Full review
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Active guests can ask for discounted day passes to 24 Hour Fitness, just two blocks away from the hotel.
Rough Guide "Considering its prime Downtown location, this spot offers good value for its comfortable rooms, internet access and complimentary breakfast."
Gayot "The hotel may not have a pool or restaurant (apart from a handy Starbucks outlet), but with this incredibly central State Street location, they may not be missed."
The Telegraph8.0
"A solid choice in the heart of Santa Barbara’s historic downtown. Its unique character and role in Santa Barbara’s story is not only indelible but still being written." Full review
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn Star Service Rough Guide Gayot
U.S. News & World Report
3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "This old place stays in the running thanks to car-friendly access, free parking, multiple pools and an unpretentious, conscientious staff; consistently discounted rack rates help, too. " Full review
Rough Guide "Three miles from the city centre, a comfortable inn that offers slightly better rates than most accommodation of the same type along the beach, with two pools, a sauna, hot tubs and a gym."
Gayot "Like many of the hotels on Upper State Street, this one offers a generic taste of Santa Barbara."
U.S. News & World Report "The Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn is a resort-style hotel in Santa Barbara, California, with 150 guest rooms and suites situated on 5 acres of gardens." Full review
