The Upham HotelvsSanta Barbara Inn
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Upham Hotel & Country House is the choice of most writers compared to Santa Barbara Inn. The Upham Hotel & Country House comes in at #8 in Santa Barbara with accolades from 8 sources including The Telegraph, Star Service and Michelin Guide.
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
Santa Barbara Inn
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $259/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Gayot
"Along with its beach location, it's ideally located for pleasant walks to the Andre Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens."
The Telegraph
9.0
"California dreaming on the American Riviera! Santa Barbara Inn embodies the perfect fusion of California-casual elegance and tropical paradise." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Santa Barbara Inn is an impressive boutique hotel that reopened in mid-2016 after a complete overhaul." Full review
Fodor's
"The spacious rooms are decorated with Polynesian and Asian influences and have decks, refrigerators, 42-inch high-definition TVs, queen or full pullout sofa beds, and free Wi-Fi. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"The quaint Santa Barbara Inn sits across from the beach and Cabrillo Ballpark in Santa Barbara, California. Renovated in 2016, the hotel’s striking, red terra cotta roof and Spanish..." Full review