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Corque HotelvsPalihouse Santa Barbara
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Spanish Garden Inn ranks significantly better than Hotel Corque. Spanish Garden Inn ranks #7 in Santa Barbara with accolades from 9 publications like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Corque Hotel
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
400 Alisal Road, Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang, CA 93464
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Set off the main road, this quiet property sits near the Alisal golf course, wine-tasting spots and horseback riding." Full review
Fodor's "Owned by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, the stunning three-story "Corque" provides a full slate of upscale amenities." Full review
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All guest rooms have 42-inch plasma TVs, lavish baths with rain showers, and beds with posture-pampering mattresses; ask for a room with a private balcony or terrace overlooking the mountains and vineyards.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
Lonely Planet Fodor's
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $309/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Concierge "Hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood three blocks from State Street, this white adobe boutique hotel with a red-tile roof has a plain exterior that doesn't quite prepare you for what's inside."
Oyster Upscale
"The 23-room Inn of the Spanish Garden isn't the most luxurious hotel in Santa Barbara, but it's certainly one of the most charming boutique options." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This Spanish-style inn, located in the Presidio District, is only three blocks from Santa Barbara’s main drag, State Street." Full review
Star Service "A mile north of Stearns Wharf, three blocks east of State Street, and a 15-minute stroll to the promenade, this is a smaller, cozier version of Brisas Del Mar, with more sophisticated accommodations." Full review
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Try to avoid the five rooms in the main building.
Rough Guide "About the finest boutique lodgings the city offers, whose elegant rooms come with designer furnishings, fireplaces, high-speed internet connections and a fitness centre."
Gayot "A few blocks east of State Street, the Spanish Garden Inn is a striking Spanish-Mediterranean building that exudes classic Santa Barbara style."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"At this Spanish Revival–style inn, casual elegance, top-notch service and an impossibly romantic central courtyard will have you lording about like the don of your own private villa." Full review
Fodor's "This elegant Spanish-Mediterranean retreat celebrates Santa Barbara style, from the tile floors, wrought-iron balconies, and exotic plants, to the original art by local plein-air artists." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Spanish Garden Inn, discreetly tucked away in historic Presidio District, is the ultimate intimate getaway to experience and savour the heart of Santa Barbara." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Nestled near downtown Santa Barbara, just three blocks east of State Street, this 23-room inn caters to couples looking for a quiet getaway." Full review
