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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa BarbaravsKimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara ranks significantly better than Kimpton Canary Hotel. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara comes in at 95 with praise from 17 publications such as Frommer's, Rough Guide and Concierge.
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Concierge
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Forbes Travel Guide
Gayot
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1260 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
From $595/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Sweeping archways, heavy carved entry doors, colorful imported Spanish tile, and carved woodwork are renovated features of the original hacienda, but modern amenities abound, too."
Jetsetter "Gracious 1920s resort on 22 lush acres with ocean views and exclusive beach club access." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A 207-room property on Butterfly Beach with the area’s signature 1920’s-style tiles and gardens. " Full review
Time Out "Opened in 1927 as one of the legendary Biltmore hotels, this beautiful luxury resort's old-world charm is now enhanced with Four Seasons’ signature pampering." Full review
Star Service "Located just south of the Santa Barbara border in tony Montecito, this hotel is across a small road from Butterfly Beach and offers guests access to the otherwise member-only Coral Beach Casino Club." Full review
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iPod docking stations are not in the rooms, but you can request them from the concierge.
Rough Guide "The apex of swanky resort style in the area, where the opulent rooms... boast such amenities as fireplaces and wrought-iron balconies."
DK Eyewitness "Exquisite seaside luxury and attention to every detail make this the premier Santa Barbara indulgence."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"At Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, it’s hard to say which is more beautiful: the gorgeous hotel or the view looking out of it." Full review
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Be sure to visit the Ty Lounge, located adjacent to the hotel lobby, which opens at 3 p.m. daily with live music on Fridays and Saturdays and a Spanish guitar player on Wednesdays (a great mood-setter for the menu of tapas and Spanish wines).
Gayot "This elegant and yet laid-back hotel is the crown jewel of Santa Barbara's ocean properties." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This 20-acre Mediterranean-Spanish style property between Butterfly Beach and the Santa Ynez Mountains has red roof tiles, ivory-colored adobe buildings, and "jungle-like grounds."" Full review
Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara Concierge
Frommer's
Oyster
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service Gayot
Fodor's Jetsetter Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely Planet "On a busy block downtown, this multistory sleek hotel has a rooftop pool and sunset-watching perch for cocktails." Full review
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." Full review
Time Out "Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this boutique hotel charms its visitors with thoughtful amenities and gorgeous city views." Full review
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." Full review
Gayot "Echoing Santa Barbara's distinctive Spanish Colonial architectural style, Canary Hotel officially reopened its doors in downtown Santa Barbara in January of 2008." Full review
Fodor's "The only full-service hotel in the heart of downtown, this Kimpton property blends a casual, beach-getaway feel with urban sophistication." Full review
Jetsetter "Contemporary California charm in a Spanish Colonial shell in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara." Full review
