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Facilities
Property facilities
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Non-smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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Restaurant
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Luggage storage
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Fax/photocopying
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private check-in/check-out
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Board games/puzzles
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Outdoor furniture
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Process in place to check health of guests
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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Face masks for guests available
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Happy hour
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Front desk (limited hours)
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Free wired internet
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Golfing on site
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Internet access
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Housekeeping on request
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Reception hall
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Japanese garden
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Property Description
Charming Historic Hotel in Downtown Santa Barbara
Unique Room Decor and Modern Amenities
Each room at The Upham Hotel boasts unique decor and plush seating areas, complete with flat-screen TVs for entertainment. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.
On-Site Dining Experience at Louie’s Restaurant
Indulge in California comfort food and explore an extensive wine selection at Louie’s Restaurant, conveniently located within the hotel premises.
Prime Location Near Beach and Local Attractions
Enjoy a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf, surrounded by lush gardens. Explore nearby attractions like Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara City College, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art just minutes away.
Experience the charm and convenience of The Upham Hotel - book your stay today!
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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.
Property Policies
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Parking
No parking available.
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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.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Groups
No special conditions apply for groups.
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Guest Reviews
The Upham is an exceptional hotel. It has a quiet, unpretentious elegance. The rooms are exceedingly comfortable, well appointed. The grounds are beautifully maintained and give you the impression that you’re far away from the city while being within short walking distance of the best Santa Barbara has to offer.
We stayed in one of the cottage suites that had two bedrooms and one and half baths, a sitting area, and a private courtyard with fountain. We slept so well here! It was so quiet!
There’s an incredible value here for the cost. We would recommend it to anyone regardless of your type of travel. If you value peace and quiet, good taste, beautiful green grounds, a lovely restaurant, friendly staff, and convenience, this is the place!
The property was beautiful! Lush and well maintained. Room was spacious and clean.
Multiple problems with our stay — thankfully it was just one night. Moldy shower tiles, a bathroom that smelled like a urinal, paper‑thin walls, and dust and cobwebs in the room. It doesn’t take much effort to remove bathroom mold from grout or clear out cobwebs, and the fact that these things aren't being done says a lot about management’s lack of respect for their guests. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone looking for nice accommodations.
The vibe at the Upham was just darling. I feel that if this vibe, attention, and care was taken into consideration in different areas such as the room and surrounding spaces, it would enhance the experience. The cost is high so definitely an investment and one that you would assume aligns with the value. Upon arrival, I noticed that the room was not cleaned very well: hair left in the tub, crumbs of food left around the bed, sheets and towels were not washed well etc.
I also noticed an odd odor and went to the room’s AC where there appeared to be something that looked like mold… I asked the hotel to please clean this, at the very least.
Hotel staff are the backbone of the hospitality industry — I am curious about the conditions they face if the rooms feel rushed and not cleaned very well.
Limited parking but that’s just a Santa Barbara thing. You will be asked to move your car at night if you forget your accessible parking pass!
Location is ideal for downtown experiences!
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I am one to try something out another time before making final judgement (or realizing I need to spend my money elsewhere)…. Maybe the next time I visit, and IF I stay here, I will have a cleaner room.
Great hotel in Santa Barbara. Cozy rooms with great customer service.
Loved the breakfast room and the evening wine reception.
Air conditioning was a bit weak and the room seemed fairly humid.
Super hôtel de charme et calme. Le personnel est très attentionné car nous avions des problèmes pour charger nos appareils et ils ont proposé de les prendre et les charger à la réception. Petit déj limité mais très bon, verre de vin offert en fin de journée et lait chaud et cookies avant d'aller dormir, tout cela au coin du feu :) Nous avons adoré l'ambiance de cet hôtel et nous le recommandons vivement
Rien
The room was comfortable the employees were awesome and the restaurant was great 👍🏽
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The Upham, where I've stayed on and off for almost thirty years, remains a wonderful, homey, gorgeous and humble property. What sets them apart is service: I had to stay for several non-consecutive nights for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and beyond the excellent service for those visits, they let me be a laptop hobo on the off days and let me change into my red carpet clothes for evening events. Further, when a filmmaker canceled on us at the last minute, they cheerfully reversed the charge. They didn't have to do that but extended themselves for me anyway. Truly a pleasure, and we recommend the property highly.
Loved the history of this place, very quaint, gardens were beautiful and the light breakfast was nice. The room was comfortable and liked the robes. Nicely furnished.
We had 2 rooms, it was hard to find in the dark, staff should walk guests there, as the map was super confusing. One room (suite) smelled very damp the entire time we were there. Parking could be tricky at times.
Charming Inn and accommodations. Stayed in one of the Garden Cottages. Comfortably appointed room with fireplace and private patio. Grounds lovely and inviting. Guest Services helpful and welcoming. On site parking provided. And downtown Santa Barbara with great restaurants, art museum, parks, shopping, all within walking distance.
It was right across the street from my son’s residence! It was clean & very comfortable.
Initially, I felt this hotel had barely a passable rating for a 3-star “boutique” hotel. That is, until they *threw away* a gift I had accidentally left on the hotel lobby counter within 24-hours of leaving it. I’m so stunned that they’d throw away a guest’s items before the 3-day weekend even ended, and there was little that the front desk agent apologized for.
I read reviews before booking and there were some hard critiques that made me wonder if they were being too harsh. Afterall, our friend made the suggestion to book this place so how bad could it be?
The non-existent bathroom fan is true and how muggy it makes the bedroom despite having to open the small bathroom window (facing public space) is also true. There’s damp-rid in the closet which did absolutely nothing. The room was uncomfortable to sleep in even with the AC turned on. Mind you, it’s January and outdoor night temperatures were in the 50’s.
We won’t be coming back.
Quaint, friendly , clean, location
Floorboards in room broken
No Breakfast served. Restaurant not open for dinner.
Cleanliness, mold in the shower. A/C not working and it was exceptionally hot in Santa Barbara during our stay. We were not told we were upstairs and had Seniors in the group who had to carry luggage up steep stairs. Overrated for price. Disappointed.
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