Hotel Californian
Santa Barbara, California
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About the Hotel
Set in beautiful Santa Barbara, with the sprawling Pacific on one side and downtown Santa Barbara’s bars, galleries, and boutiques on the other, Hotel Californian is the new center of Santa Barbara’s waterfront. The iconic hotel made its debut in 1925 before being destroyed by an earthquake. It has now been rebuilt, incorporating the façade of the original hotel and featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and modern Moorish interior décor from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, whose aim is to ensure that no two rooms are alike. A part of the LVX collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, this stunning hotel is made up of three buildings; The Californian, The Mason, and The State building. Spacious guest rooms and suites enjoy luxurious finishes like tufted headboards, leather benches and custom cocktail bars.
Location
Hotel Californian
36 State Street,
Santa Barbara, California
93101
Nearest Airport: LAX
Features and Amenities
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Interests
- Beach
- City
- Signature Perks
Reviews for Hotel Californian
Great Hotel
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location. Bed was incredibly comfortable and bathroom had both bath towels and bath sheets. Joe at the bar was great and whipped up an amazing cocktail based on my preferences. My only complaint is that for the upscale price there should be complimentary coffee offered other than from the espresso in the room. Highly recommend!
Heleneleahs - New Rochelle, New York
Boutique and well located
I had a great stay here with my family. The location was great to walk to nearby restaurants and shopping on state and also easy ocean access. The hotel had nice amenities including a nice rooftop pool, gym, spa, bikes, golf cart transportation and a few options for dining. Our room was great for our family given the outdoor access and a large open space to place a crib. The room did have a funny set up with the tv on the adjacent wall of the bed but given we were out of the room so often it didn’t bother us too much but for anyone spending time in their room it is importance to note on the Seville room. My only small disappointment was that the lobby bar closes at 8pm, there are nearby places to grab drinks but for a cool spot we’d hope it was later.
haliee - New York City, New York
Excellent stay
Excellent location. Great staff and very friendly service. Check in was very straightforward and check out was very easy. Valet parking was simple and easy to get car for in and out service.
Alex L
Solid Experience
Great Hotel - great staff - restaurant/bar service could use improvement. Our room was excellent. Billing was a bit confusing - not sure all the AMEX benefits came through, but not a big deal. Overall, we'll be back.
david s - Scottsdale, Arizona
Amazing and Beautiful Hotel with Kind and Courteous Staff
Wonderful hotel with an amazing view from the roof top pool and spa. The staff were extremely courteous and kind. Loved the balcony porches on each suite. I was there for business and it made the stay feel like a vacation and less like work.
Jeff B
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