Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotels
Tapestry Collection
8.2 (320 reviews)
17 West Haley Street , Santa Barbara , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited food selection
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Many reviewers noted cleanliness positively, but one pointed out a dirty mirror.
Service
8.88
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent and friendly staff.
Location
9.42
Consistently praised for its great location close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.87
Some rooms were described as small, which impacted ratings.
Amenities
7.4
Basic amenities mentioned; several reviewers noted the lack of a pool.
Value for Money
7.86
Some reviews mentioned high parking costs and limited food options.
Food and Beverage
6.91
Food selection received criticism for being limited and poor.
Overall Experience
8.88
Overall positive feedback with a few critiques doesn't detract from the pleasant experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-29 20:45

Property Description

Historic Hotel with Modern Amenities

Luxurious Accommodations: Each guest room at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and essential amenities like a refrigerator and coffee maker.

Convenient Business Services: Take advantage of the on-site business center offering fax, photocopying services, and a 24-hour reception for all your business needs.

Prime Location: Situated just 10 minutes’ walk from Stearns Wharf and close to Old Mission Santa Barbara, explore the city with ease while enjoying a daily hot breakfast during your stay.

Experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 320 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 8.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 6.91
Overall Experience: 8.88
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ANDREW couple es
4
Cons:

Old damp dirty and poor staff. Can’t believe Hilton put their name to this

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Marcel couple ch
5
Pros:

Dieses Hotel ist in bester Lage um Downtown Santa Barbara mit den Shops und Restaurants zu erkunden. Das Personal war freundlich.

Cons:

Unser Zimmer war klein und eng. Zudem war es zur Strassenseite hinter der Wäscherei. Eine echte Abstellkammer. Das Frühstück war ungeniessbar und sollte nochmals bezahlt werden obwohl es bei unserer Buchung inkludiert war

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Praveen family_with_children us
5
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Diana couple us
8
If you are just looking for a place to sleep in a great location then this is your place.
Pros:

I this it’s in the perfect location.

Cons:

There is not much to the property. There is a lobby with a small cafe/bar and then there is a hallway to the rooms. If there is more to the property to see or enjoy, I was not informed about it.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Steven extended_group us
9
Fun & relaxing
Pros:

Valet staff was nice and always got the door. It’s nice to have a cafe at the location. I had coffee each morning. Front staff was helpful & our rooms were very clean. The shower body wash was good.

Cons:

There was no pool. I forgot to look. The water pressure in the shower needed to be harder.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Carol extended_group us
10
Stellar!
Pros:

Location - walking distance to shops and restaurants.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Elena family_with_children us
9
Very nice c and staff were exceptional
Pros:

The location and access of bikes

Cons:

We didn't know they offered hreakfast

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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DAVID family_with_children fr
9
J’y retournerai avec grand plaisir
Pros:

Très bel hôtel, très agréable, très bien placé

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Louis extended_group gb
7
Cons:

Parking fees

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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BB couple au
6
Great location
Pros:

Location was great. Short stroll to the centre of town.

Cons:

There were no windows to open in the room. As a result the room had a smell. The hotel did move us to another room on an upper level. This one had windows we could open, so much better.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Great location in the hear of the town, easy access to the beach front by foot and to local amenities. Would highly recommend for travellers.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Cristian family_with_children us
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Keila family_with_children us
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Agustin family_with_children ar
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Sean family_with_children us
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Julianne family_with_children us
4
Beautiful hotel and I think our stay would’ve been different had we been housed in the main building.
Pros:

It was in a great neighborhood and our room was clean. The bathroom was nice.

Cons:

Our room was on the ground level with windows that didn’t open and faced the employee smoking and refuse areas. We were looking forward to the beautiful double hung windows shown in all of the online images, but our room had small windows facing an undesirable view. It felt like we were paying to stay at the main hotel, but instead were staying at a neighboring motel for the same price. This was disappointing.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Patricia extended_group us
8
Cons:

Breakfast selection needs expansion .

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Scott couple za
7
Cons:

Property is listed as 4 stars but it is only a 3 star hotel - way overpriced for the stay. Bed was old and collapsed and could hear people walking and closing doors in the floor above us :(

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Mike couple us
9
2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Russ couple us
10
Pros:

Location, comfort, cleanliness, decor

Cons:

Expensive to park car.
Food staff sometimes not present, limited selection

2025-12-09 via Nuitee