Cheshire Cat Inn & CottagesvsSimpson House Inn
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Simpson House Inn scores significantly higher than Cheshire Cat Inn. Simpson House Inn scores 86 with praise from 9 reviews like Gayot, Frommer's 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
Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $290/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Concierge
"While the Simpson is pretty grand, with French antique armoires, wood-burning fireplaces, and an acre of flowering gardens, it still feels like a home."
Frommer's
"Fact is, the Simpson House goes the distance -- and then some -- to create the perfect stay." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The quaint and upscale Simpson House Inn resides in a quiet residential area in an old Victorian home, originally built in 1872." Full review
Star Service
"This is indeed Santa Barbara's best bed-and-breakfast." Full review
Gayot
"This beautifully restored Victorian dates back to 1874 and is known as one of America's best B&Bs."
Lonely Planet
"Whether you book an elegant suite .... or a sweet cottage with a wood-burning fireplace, you'll be pampered at this Victorian-era estate ensconced by English gardens." Full review
Fodor's
"If you're a fan of traditional B&Bs, this property, with its beautifully appointed Victorian main house and acre of lush gardens, is for you." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"This utterly charming bed-and-breakfast is just a short stroll from Santa Barbara’s many shops and restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The inn is boutique in size, but lavish in luxury accommodations and amenities." Full review