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2.5 of 5
17 W. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara
Ranked #12 of 60 hotels in Santa Barbara
4.0 of 5 stars 281 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • State Street(17)
  • Very clean(7)
  • Free breakfast(6)
  • Hotel staff(5)
  • Hotel Virginia(5)
  • Great location(5)
  • Really nice(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Historic building(3)
  • Would definitely stay(3)
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Marina del Rey, California
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Great Location!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

The hotel is in a great location basically on State Street. The only slight problem is the street gets a little loud when the bars let out. This didn't bother us, but it may bother some.
The staff is very nice and accommodating.
Free breakfast is the standard HIE buffet.
The rooms are small, but don't feel it. The have so much charm with the brick exposed walls.

The only problem we experienced was in the parking lot. It is very small and when we arrived the valet was off duty, so we parked it our self in the last spot. When we returned to our car after check we checked out someone hit it. We went back in to notify the supervisor and she informed us that there is nothing she could do because the valet didn't park our car. She also said that the hotel manager, Douglas would give us a call- we are still waiting.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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San Diego, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“"Great Area"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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Stayed over the weekend in Jan. The hotel was just around the coner from State Street, there was fine dining and dancing and even if you want a foot massage!
Good service overall,the hotel had charm and the breakfast was very good too,it came free with your hotel stay.
The beds were nice and soft and the rooms were very clean.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pomona, California
1 review
“AMAZING STAY”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Great customer service! Great location! My friend and I had an AMAZING time!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Diego, California
1 review
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A Great Place to Stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is not the usual looking Holiday Inn Express, for it is located in a totally rennovated mission style hotel with lots of charm. Even better, the price is reasonable, just like all Holiday Inn Express Hotels.

The downtown location could not be better positioned for shopping, the harbor, wine tasting and even the next door (almost) location of the Amtrak station should you arrive by train. Everything is walkable from this great location.

The management was particularly helpful to us and we are grateful for the assistance of Manager, Douglas.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Close to everything”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Great locatin jus a stones throw from Stse St where all the shops and restaurants. Reasonable value for money.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 17 W. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Price range (per night):* INR10,586 - 16,859

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