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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara vs Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Canary Hotel ranks significantly higher than Hotel Milo Santa Barbara. Kimpton Canary Hotel is ranked #6 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 12 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Gayot.
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Concierge
Frommer's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Gayot
Star Service
Jetsetter
U.S. News & World Report
202 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $152 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"This beachfront hotel may only be a motel makeover, but it's a good one, with perky, beachy decor by model-turned-furnishings-maven Kathy Ireland."
Frommer's
"If you're going to vacation in Santa Barbara, you might as well stay in style and on the beach -- ergo, at the Hotel Oceana, a "beach chic" hotel with an oceanfront setting and an L.A. makeover."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located directly across the street from the ocean, Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is a cute beachside property ideally located minutes from downtown."
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Lonely Planet
"The Oceana is being entirely restyled and updated from 1950s kitsch to new-millennium chic, with aggressive color schemes, crisp cotton sheets, down comforters and aromatherapy bath products."
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Time Out
"Across the street from the beach and a short walking distance from downtown Santa Barbara’s restaurant and bar scene, Hotel Oceana’s location cannot be beat."
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Michelin Guide
"Beach-house chic best describes the decor of guest rooms that wrap around garden courts at this beachside boutique hotel."
Gayot
"Just across the street from the beach and adjacent to the popular shopping and dining of Old Town, the location of this hotel can't be beat."
Star Service
"Located on 2 acres, between the more modest, commercial West Beach Inn and the stylish Harbor View hotel, this property shows substantive contemporary style and water vistas."
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Jetsetter
"Oceanfront digs with two pools and locally-sourced breakfast, steps from Santa Barbara's shops and beaches."
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U.S. News & World Report
14.0
"Situated a block from the beach and within walking distance of Stearns Wharf, the Hotel Milo Santa Barbara offers guests a cozy stay with ocean views."
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Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
Concierge
Frommer's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's
Jetsetter
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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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
"On a busy block downtown, this multistory sleek hotel has a rooftop pool and sunset-watching perch for cocktails."
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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."
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Time Out
"Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this boutique hotel charms its visitors with thoughtful amenities and gorgeous city views."
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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."
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Gayot
"Echoing Santa Barbara's distinctive Spanish Colonial architectural style, Canary Hotel officially reopened its doors in downtown Santa Barbara in January of 2008."
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Fodor's
"The only full-service hotel in the heart of downtown, this Kimpton property blends a casual, beach-getaway feel with urban sophistication."
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Jetsetter
"Contemporary California charm in a Spanish Colonial shell in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara."
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