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Hotel Santa Barbara vs Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara

Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Kimpton Canary Hotel ranks significantly higher than Hotel Santa Barbara. Kimpton Canary Hotel is ranked #6 in Santa Barbara with praise from 12 publications such as Concierge, The Telegraph and Gayot.

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
7 / 10
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $119 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Business Center
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"This classic 1926 hotel lies on the heart of Santa Barbara's famous State Street, known as a popular destination for shopping, dining, and nightlife." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Old-fashioned yet unpretentious, the 1925 Hotel Santa Barbara has rooms done up with rattan and blond-wood furnishings and sunny Mediterranean colors – Provence meets the beach." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located less than a mile from the pier (a 15-minute walk), this was once a key player in downtown Santa Barbara, and aided in the gentrification of lower State Street." Full review
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Active guests can ask for discounted day passes to 24 Hour Fitness, just two blocks away from the hotel.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Considering its prime Downtown location, this spot offers good value for its comfortable rooms, internet access and complimentary breakfast."
Gayot Gayot
"The hotel may not have a pool or restaurant (apart from a handy Starbucks outlet), but with this incredibly central State Street location, they may not be missed."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A solid choice in the heart of Santa Barbara’s historic downtown. Its unique character and role in Santa Barbara’s story is not only indelible but still being written." Full review
Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
8 / 10
31 West Carrillo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $249 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Jetsetter
"Contemporary California charm in a Spanish Colonial shell in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara." Full review
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