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4.4 out of 5

"The one thing we didn't like was the inability to adjust the fan. Everything else was very nice. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 17 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel near Arlington Theater

Heart of Santa Barbara

Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel, you'll find Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre. Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Alice Keck Memorial Garden are also within half a mile (1 km).

Free perks

A restaurant, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk are among this hotel's amenities. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. A terrace, a garden, and a computer station are also on offer.

Comfort Single Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $402* Per night/room 3 Apr. - 4 Apr.

Superior Single Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Single Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Upham Hotel ratings based on 18 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Upham Hotel

Everyone (11) Couples (5) Family (4)
5 out of 5
The one thing we didn't like was the inability to adjust the fan. Everything else was very nice.

Posted by on 17 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Simply put, it was an easy stay. No concerns at all, and when you're on vacation, that's paramount. Highly recommended and will return again.

Posted by on 17 Aug. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Aug. 2022 by Bill

Thank you Jason for the great rating and kind comments. Take care and we hope to see you again when you're in the area...Best,

5 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Aug. 2022

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5 out of 5
The grounds are beautiful and the little outdoor patio from the bungalow room was very nice.

Posted by on 7 Jun. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Jun. 2022 by Bill

Thank you Larissa for your great review...travel safe and we hope to see you again when you're in Santa Barbara. Best,

5 out of 5
Stayed for one night in a clean, cute room in one of the guesthouses. AC was loud and not very efficient but didn't prevent me from sleeping. Aveda products for shower and hair were nice and the free breakfast had coffee, pastry, yogurt, orange juice, and bagels with jam, peanut butter, cream cheese and butter. COVID measures in place to protect staff and guests. I would stay here again.

Posted by on 25 Dec. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Dec. 2021 by Bill

Dear Gabriele, Thank you for your great review and feedback. We hope you will stay with us again when you're in the area. Safe travels!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 30 Oct. 2021

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5 out of 5
It was a cute, beautiful property in a nice quiet section of Santa Barbara and easily within walking distance of all the downtown happenings.

Posted by on 12 Aug. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Aug. 2021 by Jazmin M.

Thank you for your feedback! We hope to see you again in the near future!

1 out of 5
The room was almost 400 dollars and was very small! The bed was uncomfortable, no refrigerator, and our ac unit was broken. Bathroom was also very small and the toilet seat is half broken. I would not recommend this place as it’s not worth even half the price!

Posted by on 28 Mar. 2021

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5 out of 5
Cozy rooms in a nice garden setting. Excellent location a couple blocks to State St, yet still quiet. Nice for a quick break from being distanced at home for months.

Posted by on 22 Feb. 2021

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5 out of 5
We had the junior suite and it was gorgeous. The patio was amazing. I could live there.

Posted by , from Los Angeles, CA on 14 Jun. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Jul. 2020 by AH

Hello Lauren, thank you for taking the time to tell us what you thought of your stay with us. We have been helping guests enjoy Santa Barbara since 1871. Our location and friendly staff are always a great combo. We hope to see you again soon.

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at The Upham Hotel. Self parking is free. This 4-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Santa Barbara Station (2.3 km / 1.5 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Upham Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Louies Restaurant - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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