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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton vs Franciscan Inn & Suites

Both Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara and Franciscan Inn & Suites are endorsed by experts. On balance, Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara ranks marginally higher than Franciscan Inn & Suites. Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara is ranked #23 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 3 sources like Lonely Planet, Oyster and The Telegraph.

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
7 / 10
17 W. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $104 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Fitness Center
  • Multilingual
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Formerly the Hotel Virginia, this early-20th-century hotel has heaps of character, starting from the tile-filled lobby with a fountain." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara occupies a prime downtown spot that’s been a hotel since 1916." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Consistent standards, a long list of services and facilities, plus the unique historic character of Santa Barbara at affordable rates make this Holiday Inn Express location a real budget find for work or play." Full review
Franciscan Inn & Suites
Franciscan Inn & Suites
7 / 10
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $95 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Pool
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Franciscan is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a block from the beach, near Stearns Wharf." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Settle into the relaxing, French-country charms of this two-story motel about one block from the beach." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A Spanish-Mediterranean facade and willowy palm trees belie no-frills accommodations at this 53-room property."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The friendly staff and the range of cheery, spacious country-theme rooms, from singles to mini- and family suites, at this Spanish-Mediterranean motel make this a good choice for families."