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Hotel Description:

Enjoy Santa Barbara Hotel's Historic Charm Classic touches of California Spanish Revival add to the historic feel of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Barbara. The hotel's historic property, also known as the Hotel Virginia and built in 1917, features Malibu and Catalina tile-work, exposed brick walls and wrought-iron railings, all in a convenient downtown location. With the hotel's location in Santa Barbara, the sights and sounds of the city are just steps away. Quietly charming, Santa Barbara boasts stunning Spanish architecture at sites like the Santa Barbara Courthouse. The beach and Stearns Wharf are only a few blocks from the hotel, while the Santa Barbara Zoo is about two miles away. Don't miss a chance to see the Santa Barbara Mission, known as the "Queen of the Missions." With free Wi-Fi access and a Business Center, corporate travelers find this downtown hotel is the perfect choice. Additionally, guests enjoy easy access to major area employers, such as the County of Santa Barbara, University of California, Lockheed Martin and ExxonMobil. Modern conveniences merge with historical touches to create a unique feel, and Santa Barbara vacations are made easy with amenities like the daily, free Express Start Breakfast Bar and free access to Spectrum Gym. Room service is available from Mesa Cafe from 11am to 9pm, and the second-level balcony entices guests to relax while enjoying spectacular views of the city. Call us today!

Restaurants:

Holdren's Steak House: An upscale steak house serving great steaks, seafood, and salads. Reservations are recommended for weekends.
Wine Cask: Upscale restaurant located in the historic El Paseo featuring creative cuisine. Large selection of wines from on site cellar.
Palace Grill: Local Cajun restaurant very popular with locals for good drinks and Cajun atmosphere
The Natural Cafe: Natural and Vegetarian cuisine
Velvet Jones: Local bands and DJ. Dancing
Madison's: Local sports bar

Recreation:

Fitness center off-site
Children's program - Family skate and bike rentals at the beach just half a mile away, only 5 blocks.

Room Info:

Hotel Amenities:

(additional fees may apply to certain amenities)

• Accessible facilities
• Air conditioning individually controlled in room
• Buffet breakfast
• Coffee/Tea maker
• Color television
• Complimentary breakfast
• Concierge desk
• Direct dial telephone
• Dry cleaning
• Executive floor
• Free newspaper
• Golf
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping - daily
• Housekeeping - weekly
• Ice machine
• Interior corridors
• Ironing board
• Lounges/bars
• Meal included - continental breakfast
• Mini-refrigerator
• On-Site parking
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Premium movie channels
• Private bathroom
• Public area air conditioned
• Room service
• Safe deposit box
• Satellite television
• Separate closet
• Shops and commercial services
• Stereo
• Tennis court
• Valet parking
• Valet same day dry cleaning
• Voice mail
• Wireless internet connection
• Wireless internet connection in public areas

Photo Gallery:

Double Bed Guest Room - French Windows and Views o


Breakfast Bar


View from Hotel


Front Desk


View from Room


King Bed Guest Room


King Bed Guest Room


King Bed Guest Room


King Bed Guest Room


Queen Bed Guest Room with Original Brick Walls


Hotel Exterior


Hotel Lobby


Hotel Exterior


Hotel Lobby


Queen Bed Guest Room with Desk and Ergo Chair


Hotel Exterior


Breakfast Area


Hotel Exterior


Historic Charm in the Heart of Santa Barbara.


Double Bed Guest Room


Common balcony overlooks Santa Barbara.


Double Bed Guest Room


Entrance


Hotel Lobby