Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Stearns Wharf

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Exterior
Reception
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara stay.Your stay at this Downtown Santa Barbara hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Craft Ramen Santa Barbra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cruisery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4-star hotel near Stearns Wharf
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1917
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 15 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 15 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Holiday Inn Express
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Holiday Inn Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sanela

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location downtown easy access to dinning and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destinee

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, Clearwater

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Uzma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a comfortable stay at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The location was fantastic, and the check-in and check-out process was smooth. The room was cozy, and I absolutely LOVED the bathroom—it was a standout feature! The only downside was that the front desk could have been more responsive. Overall, a great stay, and I’d consider returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

caroline

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Caruthers

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I know the city had work to do in front of the hotel. But I don’t think they need to block the front of the hotel off. The car hops were no help. We had to walk down the street with our luggage because our ride could not pull up to the hotel. And it was very cold outside.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness
1st floor room was loud with parking out the window and people walking around upstairs. Can here the music on State street so not a quiet getaway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Clearwater

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came here for two nights in January with the wife and newborn. Great location (half block from State street), reasonably priced, friendly staff, and clean room. Also offer free day passes to a fitness center a few blocks away. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sun

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very excess to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Woon Ik

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sigifredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2nd floor gets the noise from 3 rd floor guests… Street side a little loud…. Overall nice and clean hotel convenient to shopping and dining
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Diem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, wonderful bed, and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Expected much more for the price - almost $300. Room was small, amenities were minimal and seemed to be cost+cutting. No amenities in lobby unlike other Hilton affiliates. Felt below a Holiday Inn Express (which it once was). Shower was weak and drain made clanking noise, and guests above stomped loudly. Staff were nice and location good but we will not stay here again, even at lower cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
They charged both my card i held the room with and my other credit card i payed with i was very upset without telling me they still have not resolved this..very upst
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024