The Upham Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well. Each room at The Upham Hotel is uniquely decorated. Plush seating areas are featured and flat-screen TVs are included. Louie’s Restaurant, located on site, serves California comfort food and features an extensive wine selection. Shoreline Park and Santa Barbara City College are a 10-minute drive from this hotel and country house. Santa Barbara Museum of Art is just a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Availability

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Tamara
United States United States
“Clean and quite place, and excellent location we enjoyed the walking and exploring the city. Thank you”
Christina
United States United States
“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.”
Makston
United States United States
“The property was beautiful! Lush and well maintained. Room was spacious and clean.”
David
United States United States
“Loved the breakfast room and the evening wine reception.”
Julio
United States United States
“The room was comfortable the employees were awesome and the restaurant was great 👍🏽”
Heather
United States United States
“Beautiful outdoor space to sit outside. Perfect location. The most wonderful and helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Quiet at night.”
Regina
United States United States
“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.”
Joann
United States United States
“It was right across the street from my son’s residence! It was clean & very comfortable.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Walking distance (about 1 mile) from train station to the hotel, along State Street which is a shopping street!”
Jacklyn
United States United States
“The property was beautiful and well maintained. The staff was amazing and friendly would definitely go back!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Louie's California Bistro
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of The Upham Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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