Property Description

The Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, just steps away from fine restaurants, sunny beaches, and the downtown shopping district. Stroll around the city and you will see evidence of its magnificent past: in adobes and courtyards, street names, and the Spanish architecture of the Santa Barbara Courthouse and villas?the quiet charm of a legendary town. This historic Santa Barbara hotel was built in 1917 and has been charmingly remodeled in 2005 with Catalina and Malibu tile, wrought iron balcony railings, and French windows overlooking the city. The spectacular mosaic lobby fountain welcomes you to a special hotel offering a unique atmosphere not found anywhere else in Santa Barbara. Enjoy modern amenities such as free high speed wireless Internet access, stylish guestrooms, refrigerators and LCD flat screen TVs in every room, and a complimentary Continental Breakfast. This Santa Barbara hotel is truly a gem in the heart of downtown yet is just minutes away from UC Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Mission. Many rooms in this downtown Santa Barbara hotel feature wrought iron balcony railings and French windows overlooking the city. A common balcony overlooks the mountains and downtown giving an excellent view of the "American Riviera".

View from Hotel

Amenities

Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant Outlet Adapters Bath Tub Breakfast Buffet Business Center CD Player Coffee Maker in Room Complimentary Continental Breakfast Concierge Desk Cribs Available Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Desk with lamp Email Service FAX Free Local Telephone Calls Golf Hairdryers Available Ice Machine High speed internet access Wireless Internet Access

Wireless Internet Access Ironing Board Childrens Activities Lounge Maid Service Microwave Multi-line Phone No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Free Newspaper Parking Valet Parking Private Bathroom Rollaway Beds Room Service Safe Deposit Box Shops/Commercial Services Tennis Temperature Control Satellite TV Voicemail

Miscellaneous Information

Directions

• Hwy 101 South, Castillo Street Exit, Left off Exit, Veer immediatly Right on Haley. Hotel is 4 blocks on Right.
• 405 North to 101 North. Exit Bath Street. Straight off exit. Right on Haley. Hotel is 2 blocks on Right.
• Walk left onto State Street. Walk two blocks to Haley Street, turn left on Haley. Hotel is 1/2 block on left.
• 101 North. Exit Bath Street. Straight off exit. Right on Haley. Hotel is 2 blocks on Right.

Location Information

• Downtown - DOWNTOWN

Nearby Airports

• Santa Barbara, (SBA), 10.00, S, Mile; Los Angeles, (LAX), 99.00, N, Mile; Burbank, (BUR), 99.00, N, Mile

Restaurant Information

Holdren's Steak House  An upscale steak house serving great steaks, seafood, and salads.
Wine Cask  Upscale restaurant located in the historic El Paseo featuring creative cuisine
Palace Grill  Local Cajun restaurant very popular with locals for good drinks and Cajun atmosphere
Pascucci's  Great, Italian restaurant with wonderful prices
Chad's  Local favorite, Americanized cuisine.
The Natural Cafe  Natural and Vegetarian cuisine
Velvet Jones  Local bands and DJ. Dancing
Madison's  Local sports bar

Area Attractions

SANTA BARBARA Botanic Gardens Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara Art Walk Museum of Natural History Historic District Santa Barbara Zoo Westmont College Santa Barbara Polo Field Fishing Sailing Santa Barbara AMTRAK Station No Subway in Santa Barbara Earl Warren Showgrounds Earl Warren Showgrounds Downtown Santa Barbara/Paseo Nuevo Mall Lovely outdoor mall with Nordstom's, Macy's, and many wonderful shops and restaurants. Beaches/Stearns Wharf/Art Walk The beach, wharf, and harbor are all within walking distance of the hotel. There is an art walk every weekend. Santa Barbara Courthouse/Mission/Art Museum UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Courthouse