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    The Upham Hotel

    710 reviews
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    1404 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3027
    (805) 954-9258
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Outstanding property, grounds, and location!

    We have been very pleased with the Upham Hotel and have stayed in the King Suite a couple of times. It is a beautiful room; however, it didn’t seem quite as clean and tidy on our most recent visit. The two patios should be cleaned...More

    Thank Christi S
    Hotel's Favourite
    Reviewed July 23, 2018
    Elegant and comfortable,

    The Upham Hotel was much more than expected. It is a boutique hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara. The hotel and the grounds are beautiful. The staff was professional and friendly. Dinner on State Street was a close walk from the hotel. I will...More

    Thank SBDisneyLovers
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Modern Amenities, classic charm, well located

    This is our second time staying at the Upham Hotel. It is a boutique hotel not far from downtown. We love that you can leave your car at the hotel and reach all of downtown and wharf by walking or riding the trolley. The staff...More

    Thank Clete
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    a lovely Boutique Hotel in the center of Downtown Santa Barbara

    We spent a couple nights at the elegant Upham Hotel, which boasts a lengthy history in its Santa Barabara neighborhood. The Upham Hotel has been accommodating and delighting guests for over 125 years. The hotel certainly isn’t short on curb appeal with its charming Victorian...More

    Thank Scott B
    Reviewed October 10, 2018
    Choose your room carefully!

    Spent 2 nights here and came away with mixed feelings. This establishment is advertised as a hotel, but it does not really deliver the type of service and facilities that one would expect from a hotel, especially at this price. The building and gardens are...More

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    A Victorian treasure in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the Upham Hotel is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Santa Barbara, Southern California. Constructed of redwood with sweeping verandas, the …More 50-room 1871 landmark is surrounded by an acre of gardens and combines the intimacy of a bed and breakfast with the convenience of a full-service hotel and conference facility. Less
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    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
    Babysitting
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Conference Facilities
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    Meeting Rooms
    Multilingual Staff
    Pool
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    Spa
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    Number of rooms
    58
    Price range
    US$221 - US$406 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    United States > California > Santa Barbara
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    Hotel Style
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    Number of rooms
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    Price range
    US$221 - US$406 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Adaagio
    October 12, 2017|
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    Response from Scot M | Reviewed this property |
    Staff at the front desk are extremely helpful. We arrived by car but walked everywhere once we got to the Upham. Maps, public transport info etc all available from staff.
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    I do not know although my guess is that they do not allow pets. Best to call the hotel itself.
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    "Get one of the garden rooms."
    558fredw
    Oct. 10, 2018
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    "We stayed in the main building but there are numerous other buildings on the property"
    jodypreston
    Aug. 27, 2018
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    "Ask if you can have a room with a balcony. It's not much about the view as it overlooks the parking..."
    stephanied191
    Jul. 31, 2018
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    "The suites are so nice, private little patio with a table and a tiny fountain!"
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    Jul. 20, 2018
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