Santa Barbara hotel guide. Barcelo hotel in Santa Barbara, California

"I loved the hotel. It was clean, quiet, and in a great location. There were tables and fire pits in various spots around the hotel, allowing you to enjoy unforgettable evenings by the sea. Plus, all the staff were very friendly."

"Basic and clean"

"Absolutely lovely, newly renovated, and in a great location. Our room was small and had little space to put suitcases or personal items, but it was beautifully decorated and very quiet. Note the hotel's policy is that guests have to request housekeeping each day they would like it. Valet parking seemed expensive at $30/day but we did some research and discovered that is the same rate that the city charges for overnight parking in public lots, so it was fine. (Street parking is not really a reliable option in that part of the city.) We loved the location right on State Street."