Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara
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17 W. Haley Street Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93101, 805-963-9757
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From Woodbury,Ct to Cape May.NJ by car
We drove from Woodbury,Ct to Cape May,New Jersey. mainly using the Garden State Parkway.There were lots of toll machines. We stayed in Virginia Hotel,centrally located and one block from the beach.It is a victorian house that was converted to boutique hotel. We ate dinner in Ugly Mug,an old restaurant.and bar.The ceiling is decorated by numerous mugs with names.
Woodbury, Connecticut, United States lagalag1
Nap
Nap time after lunch! Actually we are really tired for whatever reason. After a short nap maybe we will go to the pier.
Santa Barbara, California, United States yigehaoren
Lunch at Pierre Lafond Bistro
We are having lunch at Pierre Lafond Bistro. I ordered the Santa Rosa sandwich. It was awesome. If you are around, check this place out.
Santa Barbara, California, United States yigehaoren
Stearns Wharf
We got to Stearns Wharf after 5PM. The sun was setting but too bad that the sun was actually setting on the mountain side, not on the ocean side since Santa Barbara is facing south. Anyway, we stuck around for a while taking pictures and looking at some stores. After that we went to Santa Barbara Shellfish Company and ordered Lobster spaghetti and Shrimp Louis. We are going back to the hotel now so we can eat!!
Santa Barbara, California, United States yigehaoren
Checking out
We are just about to leave the hotel. The food that we got last night from the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company was awesome. That place was recommended by one of the hotel staff. Anyway, we are leaving for UCSB now. We would like to see what UCSB looks like.
Santa Barbara, California, United States yigehaoren
Historical Traveler Reviews of Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara
Pleasant Surprise
from A TripAdvisor Member
Our stay in Sept. in Santa Barbara was a delightful experience. As a long time priority Club member, my husband uses his points for family vacations, and to be honest, Holiday Inn Express sometimes means staying in hotels where every corner possible has been cut. The one in Newport Beach has no soap dish in the bathtub, and the free breakfast was the bare minumum. What a pleasant surprise ! No corners cut here - the room had everything and the breakfast was great. Only one complaint, the rollaway bed was really bad.. Our adult daughter sometimes stays with us to maximize our time together when we are visiting her in Ca. But to be fair, we have never had a good rollaway bed. They are always very old and we just put the mattress on the floor. We really did enjoy the charm and history of the building, and also it's convenient location.We are planning another trip to Santa Barbara in the future, and will definitely stay at the Holiday Inn Express.
Great Location. Leave the car at home.
from A TripAdvisor Member
Just returned from a Labor Day weekend stay in Santa Barbara and my family and I were very satisfied with the Holiday Inn Express. The hotel is ideally situated just off State St. and a short 10 minute walk to the Amtrak station. Combined with the trolleys which run up and down the main drag, there was no need to take the car and fight the holiday traffic. The hotel itself was well staffed and the place looked pretty clean. We asked for a room off the street and found it very quiet. The bar accross the street seems to have gone out of businesss for now anyway, which made for quiet evenings. We also were able to get a roll-away cot for our daughter at no extra charge. The breakfast was OK, nothing to get excited about, but sufficient enough to have something to hold you over. All in all, a very nice place to stay if you want to be close to everything.
Great Location
from harthillphil
Just returned from wonderful California,July 2004.
We only managed to stay in Santa Barbara,for the one night.I think the reviews ,for the holiday inn express are quite accurate.The hotel is a basic and clean,with a limited breakfast,also not great for parking,but the big plus is the location,just off state street with plenty of night life.So considering the location it was reasonably priced compared with others in the area
We only managed to stay in Santa Barbara,for the one night.I think the reviews ,for the holiday inn express are quite accurate.The hotel is a basic and clean,with a limited breakfast,also not great for parking,but the big plus is the location,just off state street with plenty of night life.So considering the location it was reasonably priced compared with others in the area
Nice hotel shame about the noise
from atcer28
We stayed here for 2 nights at a weekend. The hotel was nicely decorated and the rooms clean and comfortable. The free breakfast was good with plenty of choice and the cinnamon rolls were particularly good. However the hotel's convient location means that it is very noisy at night with the bar opposite and police sirens etc and traffic noise during the day. There is no double glazing or sound proofing and we did not get much sleep. It would probably be better in a room over looking the car park than the street.
Considering the price I would have stayed somewhere quieter.
Considering the price I would have stayed somewhere quieter.
Very nice little hotel
from A TripAdvisor Member
Stayed in December for one night at the SB HIE. The staff were extremely pleasant. The room was clean and spacious and very clean. The same again for the bathroom. I liked the fact that you could open the windows to let in fresh air which is nice. The refrigerator in the room and the upgraded toiletries were especially welcome. The breakfast was not bad at all - a welcome surprise. The hotel was also conveniently placed. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Good location
from A TripAdvisor Member
Just came back from a short trip to Santa Barbara. Stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. The hotel is not glamorous by any means, but if you're looking for a decent place to stay in a good location ... with a decent price tag, this is a good one. Pros: Nice little complimentary breakfast, good location, walking distance to State Street shopping.
Cons: Limited hotel parking (decent street parking), small rooms, thin walls. If you want a quiet room, request an upper floor away from the street. Haley St. isn't too busy, though.
Cons: Limited hotel parking (decent street parking), small rooms, thin walls. If you want a quiet room, request an upper floor away from the street. Haley St. isn't too busy, though.
Quality Stay @ Resonable Price
from A TripAdvisor Member
Stayed three nights 11/14-17. Hotel is located 4-5 blocks up from the Pier and just off of State Street where most of the shops and resturants are located. A great location.
The hotel is 'basic' (it's actually a Holiday Inn Express not a Holiday Inn)...it's not a 'resort' type facility...but a rather a nice, clean, pleasant hotel from which to have a base to explore the sourrounding area. The room was relatively large and clean. The heat/air system worked fine...the toiliteries were higher end than your typical HIE.
Parking is $7.00 per night. As an HIE a free Continental Breakfast was available each morning in the lobby. It was your basic Co. Breakfast with bagels, cereal, milk, juices, danish, yoguart, coffee, teas, hot chocolate, oatmeal, fruit or hard boiled eggs. As an HIE free local calls were included.
If you're comfortable with Santa Barbara and aren't looking to be pampered in the confines of a resort but rather want a base of operations to explore...this is a good choice.
The hotel is 'basic' (it's actually a Holiday Inn Express not a Holiday Inn)...it's not a 'resort' type facility...but a rather a nice, clean, pleasant hotel from which to have a base to explore the sourrounding area. The room was relatively large and clean. The heat/air system worked fine...the toiliteries were higher end than your typical HIE.
Parking is $7.00 per night. As an HIE a free Continental Breakfast was available each morning in the lobby. It was your basic Co. Breakfast with bagels, cereal, milk, juices, danish, yoguart, coffee, teas, hot chocolate, oatmeal, fruit or hard boiled eggs. As an HIE free local calls were included.
If you're comfortable with Santa Barbara and aren't looking to be pampered in the confines of a resort but rather want a base of operations to explore...this is a good choice.
Excellent Basic Hotel in a Pricey Area
from reb1964
I just returned from 3 nights at the Hotel Virginia and it was an excellent bargain considering the location: a half block from State Street. The room I stayed in had 2 doubles and was fairly spacious and very clean. The bathroom appeared to have recently been redone and was quite nice and spacious. The front desk staff was friendly. I travel for my job, so I stay in lots of hotels in varying price ranges. I will be returning to Santa Barbara, and unless I choose to stay along the beach, the Hotel Virginia will be my choice.
Excellent hotel in excellent location
from A TripAdvisor Member
I was reluctant to stay at this hotel because it is a Holiday Inn and the picture on the internet doesn't look too great. What a surprise!!!
The building is beautiful and the location is excellent. Near the pedestrian mall and walking distance to the ocean. My room was large, clean, and nicely decorated. The staff was very helpful. I would not stay anywhere else. You are not going to find a better bargain in Santa Barbara.
The building is beautiful and the location is excellent. Near the pedestrian mall and walking distance to the ocean. My room was large, clean, and nicely decorated. The staff was very helpful. I would not stay anywhere else. You are not going to find a better bargain in Santa Barbara.
Great Location
from A TripAdvisor Member
The room was good-sized. The free breakfast area was well-maintained.
The hotel staff was helpful. The location is excellent - very close to pedestrian shopping and numerous good restaurants.
The hotel staff was helpful. The location is excellent - very close to pedestrian shopping and numerous good restaurants.
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