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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton vs Simpson House Inn

Both Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara and Simpson House Inn are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Simpson House Inn scores significantly higher than Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara. Simpson House Inn has a TripExpert Score of 86 with recommendations from 9 sources including Hideaway Report, Frommer's and Star Service.

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
Simpson House Inn
Simpson House Inn
8 / 10
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $290 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Free Parking
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Concierge 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 Frommer's
"Fact is, the Simpson House goes the distance -- and then some -- to create the perfect stay." Full review
Oyster 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 Star Service
"This is indeed Santa Barbara's best bed-and-breakfast." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This beautifully restored Victorian dates back to 1874 and is known as one of America's best B&Bs."
Lonely Planet 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 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 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 The Telegraph
9.0
"The inn is boutique in size, but lavish in luxury accommodations and amenities." Full review