Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Tapestry Collection
8.2 (342 reviews)
17 West Haley Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 342 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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Mariam • couple • kw
6
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Damla Pinar • couple • tr
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne • solo_traveller • us
7
Not a good value
Pros:

The two top things about this hotel are really it's location (close to State and walking down to the beach, but not right ON State), and the staff I met. Location is fantastic since it's a few hundred feet back from State which can get noisy on weekend evenings. There are several restaurants, cafes, bars all within a few blocks walking and further down is a direct shot to the Wharf and beach sites. The valet and front desk were all professional and pleasant and greeted me promptly when I arrived, and the hotel offers complementary pedal bikes (although I did not use them). The room seemed clean (except for what I noted below), and the valet parking (which I also did not use) was convenient with lots nearby.

Cons:

Everything about the room essentially could have been better. I ended up in room 113 and it seems that entire group of rooms (109-115) is an additional building from the "original hotel". Let me tell you it shows. I had a king room that was stuffy, directly faced Haley, and clearly wasn't frequently occupied. There were spiders all over the windows facing the street (which were partially covered by white window tint.... yeah I'm not joking), the white window tint wasn't even professionally installed with uneven lines, the windows at the top were painted over and unable to be opened and the roller bar for the shower door had paint peeling on the underside. For $500 a night this room definitely did not meet expectations. I just recently joined Hilton after a great experience in Portland but this is sending me straight back into the arms of Marriott or 1Hotels. There are plenty of options in the surrounding area and I really wished I had gone that route, whatever the cost.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Letícia • couple • br
10
Pros:

O hotel fica muito bem localizado de forma que podemos passear pelos principais pontos turísticos da cidade a pé. Quarto e banheiro limpos, com bom tamanho. Minha reserva não incluiu café da manhã.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Jackssier • couple • us
8
Best location, customer service and rooms !
Pros:

Great location, walking distance of many attractions. Room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast was not as varied as we would have liked !

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Todd • solo_traveller • us
3
Very disappointing.
Pros:

They had no coffee for breakfast. Gave me directions of a Starbucks.

Cons:

The water pressure in the shower was next to nothing.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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scott • couple • us
9
Great location and beautiful hotel. I would stay here again.
Pros:

Great location, very comfortable room and beds, and nicely decorated.

Cons:

No free coffee

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Flavia • solo_traveller • br
10
Excelente
Pros:

O hotel é bonito, clássico, bem cuidado. Quarto e banheiro grandes, muito confortáveis. Funcionários gentis. Solicitamos late checkout e fomos prontamente atendidos. Localização perfeita para andar a pé pela região central/turística da cidade. Adoramos tudo!

Cons:

Gostamos de tudo

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
7
Cons:

There were no microwave ovens, iron/board, restaurant

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

The staff were incredible and switched us to another room for the next evening... they were friendly and professional, excellent staff.

Cons:

The loudest night ever at a hotel, our room was directly across from a bar with patrons outside yelling well past 2am. There was sleep noise machine in the room... now we understand why.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • nl
8
Pleasant
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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mojie • couple • us
10
We enjoyed our stay for our son UCSB tour
Pros:

Perfect location, just a steps from downtown

Cons:

Clean and very good staff

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Juan • couple • us
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Logan • extended_group • us
8
Cons:

The window curtains are too thin and let in a lot of sunlight, which makes it difficult to sleep in

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • za
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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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