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Facilities
Property facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Non-smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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24-hour front desk
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Restaurant
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Heating
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Garden
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Hiking
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Luggage storage
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Fax/photocopying
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Dry cleaning
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private check-in/check-out
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Daily housekeeping
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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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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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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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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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Face masks for guests available
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.
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
We enjoyed our stay at The Upham Hotel overall. The staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our visit, and the customer service was excellent. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, with plenty of outdoor seating areas to relax and enjoy the property.
That said, our room wasn’t quite what we expected, especially for the price. It felt smaller than it appeared in the photos, and there were several maintenance and wear issues that made it feel less upscale than we anticipated. The bathroom door didn’t close completely, the sofa was noticeably worn and stained, and the bedskirt had a large hole in it. We understand that this is a historic hotel and appreciate its charm, but we were expecting the furnishings and room condition to be better maintained.
Overall, we had a pleasant stay because of the wonderful staff and lovely grounds, but we do think the guest rooms could use some updates and better upkeep to better reflect the hotel’s pricing.
Very frustrating and disappointing experience. The in-room heating/cooling unit was making a lot of noise regardless of whether the unit was on or off, making it difficult to sleep in the room. I asked staff on two consecutive days to address the problem and was told it would be fixed. It was never fixed and when I asked staff why the issue was not addressed they passed the blame to other staff members who were not present. Not a good experience.
Secluded, quite, spacious with old world charm. Breakfast of pastries was very nice. Great place to unwind.
Parking at the hotel is too limited, first come first serve, which feels crowded.
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terrible breakfast food and most disappointing was heard people upstairs from us walking on floor until about midnight and at 6 am.
The wine 🍷 and happy hour and the cookies and milk were a nice treat I didn’t know I needed. It was a restful and lovely experience. Great staff, beautiful location, and the garden setting was peaceful and lovely to enjoy. 😊
Our stay was extremely disappointing from start to finish. The air conditioner barely worked and couldn't be adjusted, making the room uncomfortable. The bed also seemed unstable—when both of us sat on the edge, it tipped enough that we almost fell off.
To make matters worse, we were woken up at 6:00 AM by loud dumpster trucks because our building (The Lincoln) was located right next to the dumpsters. Then, at 7:00 AM, tree trimming began directly outside our room, making it impossible to get any rest.
We were in town for a wedding at the courthouse at noon and asked if we could extend our checkout by just 30 minutes beyond the 11:00 AM checkout time. Unfortunately, we were told that our building happened to be scheduled for maintenance at noon, so our request couldn't be accommodated.
For the price and reputation of this hotel, we expected a much better experience. Between the uncomfortable room, early morning noise, and lack of flexibility, this stay fell far short of expectations. We won't be staying here again the next time we visit Santa Barbara.
It was quite and peaceful. There was plenty of outdoors space to enjoy and have conversation with those who came with you. We had a party of 12 and we were all able to sit around outside and talk.
The parking it was limited and hard to get in and out. If you didn't find any you had to find something on the street.
Beautiful hotel nicely decorated and laid out. Gorgeous. Staff very attentive & helpful
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This hotel was wonderful, so quaint, quiet and beautiful. Location was within walking distance of Stearns wharf. It offered daily set of complimentary breakfast danish and coffee, an evening wine happy hour and then nightly complimentary oreos and milk. Such wonderful touches that you rarely see anymore. Rooms were comfortable, staff were so friendly. I would highly recommend.
All wonderful from the staff to the room to location and everything in between.
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.
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