Hotel Santa Barbara

Since 1926, Hotel Santa Barbara has welcomed travelers with a simple intention. To make every guest feel at ease.

From slower arrivals and handwritten ledgers to the thoughtful details that define a stay today, the experience has evolved, but the feeling has remained the same. A closer look at a century of hospitality, now on our blog.

Centennial Series: A Century of Welcome
hotelsantabarbara.com/centennial

Hotel Santa Barbara is more than just a place to check in. It’s sunlit rooms, a walkable downtown just outside your door, and the kind of stay that lingers a little longer than expected.

We’re proud to share that Hotel Santa Barbara is included in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, where guest feedback helps shape the results.

If you’ve experienced it for yourself, we’d love your vote. It only takes a few minutes, and your feedback helps others discover what makes Hotel Santa Barbara feel so special.

Voting is open through June 30. • bit.ly/HSB_CNTReadersChoice

"Now my favorite hotel in Santa Barbara. Convenient, quaint, great amenities, has everything you need: filtered water, carbonated water, clean gym, lobby bar with great drinks and snacks. Will now be my go-to hotel."

There is nothing better than hearing that we have become someone’s favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara.