Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara DowntownvsThe Upham Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Upham Hotel & Country House is preferred by most writers compared to La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Barbara Downtown. The Upham Hotel & Country House comes in at #8 in Santa Barbara with approval from 8 reviewers including Star Service, Fodor's and Gayot.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
1601 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $97/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This mid-range, 70-room hotel is reminiscent of another era." Full review
The Upham Hotel
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $224/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"The beautifully restored Upham has a stylish vibe, with antiques and contemporary furniture, flowering gardens, and a charming wraparound porch with outdoor seating."
Frommer's
"This conveniently located inn combines the intimacy of a B&B with the service of a small hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A charming Victorian hotel, the Upham was bullt in 1871 of redwood timbers with a broad wraparound porch."
Star Service
"Located in the center of town, within walking distance of State Street restaurants, shops and cinemas, 15 blocks north of the pier, this 1871 Victorian is Santa Barbara's oldest lodging." Full review
Gayot
"This Victorian gem is a few blocks from downtown but forms a little world of its own, recalling Santa Barbara's past."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The oldest continuously operating hotel in Southern California." Full review
Fodor's
"Built in 1871, this downtown Victorian in the arts and culture district has been restored as a hotel surrounded by a 1-acre garden." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"If you’re seeking a private getaway with the intimacy of a charming bed and breakfast and exceptional amenities, look no further." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
10.0
"In operation since 1871, The Upham Hotel and Country House in Santa Barbara, California, is a boutique bed-and-breakfast that is split between two buildings: the larger Upham Hotel and..." Full review