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Casa Del Mar vs Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
Both Casa Del Mar and Kimpton Canary Hotel are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Canary Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Casa Del Mar. Kimpton Canary Hotel comes in at 86 with accolades from 12 publications such as Jetsetter, Hideaway Report and Oyster.
Casa Del Mar
Frommer's
Gayot
18 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $124 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
Frommer's
"A half-block from the beach (sorry, no views), Casa del Mar is an excellent-value Spanish-architecture inn with one- and two-room suites in addition to standard-size rooms."
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Gayot
"One of the many motels within a block or so of the waterfront, the quality Casa Del Mar Inn offers a continental breakfast buffet and wine and cheese in the early evening."
Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
Concierge
Frommer's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's
Jetsetter
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31 West Carrillo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $249 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The secret weapon here is the location, a user-friendly spot just blocks from the beach and steps from the town's main drag, State Street."
Frommer's
"Formerly the Andalucia, the Canary Hotel's combination of Moroccan flair and Spanish culture fits in perfectly with downtown Santa Barbara's casual elegance."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Canary has been a notable luxury property in Santa Barbara for a number of years, and its purchase by the boutique Kimpton Hotel brand in early 2012 has only increased its appeal."
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Lonely Planet
"On a busy block downtown, this multistory sleek hotel has a rooftop pool and sunset-watching perch for cocktails."
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Travel + Leisure
"The former Andalucia (so called under previous ownership) has 97 rooms that have been dressed up under the aegis of L.A. design virtuoso Michael Smith, who brings an Alhambra-meets-Pacific look."
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Time Out
"Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this boutique hotel charms its visitors with thoughtful amenities and gorgeous city views."
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Star Service
"Planted one block north of State Street and 2 miles east of the beach and pier, this canary sings a sweet song indeed."
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Gayot
"Echoing Santa Barbara's distinctive Spanish Colonial architectural style, Canary Hotel officially reopened its doors in downtown Santa Barbara in January of 2008."
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Fodor's
"The only full-service hotel in the heart of downtown, this Kimpton property blends a casual, beach-getaway feel with urban sophistication."
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Jetsetter
"Contemporary California charm in a Spanish Colonial shell in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara."
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