Cheshire Cat Inn & CottagesvsLemon Tree Inn
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Cheshire Cat Inn scores significantly better than Lemon Tree Inn. Cheshire Cat Inn scores 78 with approval from 5 reviewers such as Frommer's, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
36 W. Valerio St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $225/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Rough Guide
"Loaded with precious Victorian decor, this B&B has twelve rooms, two cottages and a coach house, and features a hot tub, bikes for guests’ use and an Alice in Wonderland theme."
Gayot
"On a tree-lined residential street, these twin Queen Anne Victorians are shaded by tall palm trees and enclosed by a white picket fence."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This elegant inn is named for the owner’s home county in England and is lightly themed around the Cheshire Cat from Lewis Carroll’s "Alice in Wonderland." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Enjoy old-fashioned, gracious hospitality at this cosy bed and breakfast, a secluded wonderland in the heart of Santa Barbara." Full review
Frommer's
"Décor fits the Victorian style, with floral wallpaper, antiques, and hardwood floors. A touch of romantic kitsch: Some rooms and suites include a hot tub in the bedroom. Breakfast is included" Full review
Lemon Tree Inn
2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot
"Embracing its mid-century origins, this quirky hotelâs recent face-lift did nothing to detract from its original lines."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Built in 1960, the 96-room Lemon Tree Inn is a mid-range motel-style property with a retro vibe and some modern updates." Full review