Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA
4-Star Hotel
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this hotel
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a lobby fireplace, and a banquet hall are onsite.
The Upham Hotel offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The Upham Hotel offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Coffee/tea maker
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Laundry services
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Santa Barbara, CA
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Very nice cozy property within very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to dining options. Inner courtyard very relaxing after a day around town. Excellent location for day trips to nearby Montecito, Solvang, Simi Valley, and wineries.
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
Here’s a balanced review that keeps your honesty while still being fair and thoughtful:
The Upham Hotel has so much charm and potential, and there were definitely aspects of our stay that we truly enjoyed. The grounds are beautiful, peaceful, and full of character. The location is excellent, and the staff throughout our stay were warm, welcoming, and accommodating. I also loved the boutique feel of the property — enjoying a complimentary glass of wine during happy hour in the evening and coffee and pastries in the morning was such a nice touch. There are multiple cozy spots around the property to sit under the trees, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere.
That said, while I understand this is a historic property and older buildings naturally come with less modern convenience, the guest rooms themselves felt overdue for upgrades and deeper attention to cleanliness. Our room had a noticeable mildew smell, the carpet felt old, and some of the furnishings appeared very worn. Unfortunately, the recliner chair in the room had visible hair and debris on it, which immediately gave the room an overall unclean feeling. The mattress also left a lot to be desired in terms of comfort.
For the price point of this hotel, I do think investing back into the rooms themselves would make a huge difference and better align the accommodations with the beautiful grounds and overall experience the property is trying to create. The charm and location are absolutely there — but please refresh the rooms.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
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5 / 10·Aug 2026
It was in the heart of shops and dining. Grandmas home type feel with the hospitality, I’ll definitely be back
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Top rated by guests
9.2Outstanding
(1,010 Ratings)
"Very nice cozy property within very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to dining options. Inner courtyard very relaxing after a day around town. Excellent location for day trips to nearby Montecit..."
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