Stayed here over Mother's Day weekend for a one-night's stay. The Pros -Centrally located, lots of places to walk to nearby -Doesn't have a two-night stay minimum -Vending and ice machines nearby -The breakfast spread in the morning isn't too shabby. I helped myself to some coffee, fruit and cinnamon bun when I left, but they had a ton of... More

It's called Hotel Virginia in large letters on the front, which is a bit confusing if you're driving around looking for a Holiday Inn. Apart from that it's easy to find from the Pacific Coast Highway. We spent 3 nights here and found it very good. We'd asked for a quiet room and got one; check-in and out was very... More

It's a Holiday Inn Express just like all the others, so there's no reason to discuss the rooms. The location is perfectly centered and makes Santa Barbara entirely walkable (well, at least if your intent is to spend time at the beach and also dine and shop along State Street). The breakfasts are fine at the hotel, but a block... More

This hotel may be a little dated but it is in a great location in central Santa Barbara. The bed was comfy and parking is available onsite. It is just a few seconds walk from the main street, The staff were friendly and helpful. I wouldn't put to much hope on the breakfast, it wasn't the best.

Excellent location for just leaving the car in the car park and exploring on foot or by using the complimentary bikes. Staff excellent, rooms clean and of average size. Other reviewers had mentioned noise problems so we were rather worried when we realised that there was a bar in the street just opposite our room, but our fears were unfounded.... More

One night stay while we were driving up the coast. The rooms & the hotel were charming. Front desk was friendly and pleasant. Room was very clean, and very small. Only one tiny negative. Parking. We got lucky and got the last parking spot, we thought. When we left early in the morning it took us a long time to... More

The staff and the Hotel is very nice. There is just No parking at all. You are have a lot to see within walking distant of the hotel. Just make sure you have a place to park before you leave the hotel as they don't have a lot of places to park. The rooms are nice and cozy and clean.

after attending a wine-tasting in santa maria, called the holiday inn express-santa barbara as i was driving down the coast to los angeles. they gave a wonderful rate even though they were almost sold out. recognized me as a platinum priority member. very nice room. spacious and clean. decent breakfast.

My wife and I chose this hotel as our "home base" for our wedding in Santa Barbara. I stayed here for nearly a week, and we had 30-40 guests at the hotel over our wedding weekend. It is a lovely place, and about as well-located in Santa Barbara as possible. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the rooms and... More