Historic Downtown Santa Barbara stay
Your stay at this Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara City College are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Free breakfast
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, laundry service, and valet parking. Self parking, a terrace, and a computer station are also offered.
Free WiFi, refrigerators
Featuring conveniences like refrigerators and coffee/tea makers, the 61 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Room service, free local calls, and hair dryers are also available.
Mar 5, 2022 by Branden
Thank you for your candid review of your stay at our hotel. Your feedback is highly valued and helps us make decisions regarding improvements and updates to our facilities.
Aug 1, 2021 by Branden
Thank you for your candid review of your stay at our hotel. We sincerely apologize that your experience was not up to our standards. Your feedback is highly valued and helps us make decisions regarding improvements and updates to our facilities. Regards, Branden Front Office Manager
Aug 1, 2021 by Branden
Thank you for your candid review of your stay at our hotel. We sincerely apologize that your experience was not up to our standards. Your feedback is highly valued and helps us make decisions regarding improvements and updates to our facilities. Regards, Branden Front Office Manager
Mar 6, 2021 by Erika M
Thank you for staying with us! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay.
Nov 3, 2019 by Social Media Manager
Thank you for your review and five-star rating. Our team is glad you liked our friendly staff and complimentary hot breakfast. We hope to welcome you back for a future stay.
Oct 3, 2019 by Social Media Manager
Thank you for your review and five-star rating. We are thrilled you liked our property, friendly staff, and convenient downtown locale. Our team hopes to welcome you back for a future stay.
Sep 23, 2019 by Social Media Manager
Thank you for your review and for choosing the Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara. We are thrilled you liked our locale, dog-friendly experience, and helpful staff. Our team hopes to welcome you back for a future stay.
Apr 23, 2019 by Social Media Manager
Thank you for your five-star rating. Our team is thrilled you liked our central locale, and we hope to welcome you back for a future stay.
Dec 28, 2018 by Social Media Manager
Thank you for your five-star rating; we hope to welcome you back for a future stay.
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, an IHG Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Barbara hotel.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , Internet access (complimentary)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless
Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, an IHG Hotel offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium 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 desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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
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. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.