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The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Arlington Theater
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio (Sycamore Grand Suite) | Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Santa Barbara Double Queen Room)
Superior Single Room
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$423
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Isla Vista Food Co-op Downtown Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Benchmark eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arigato Sushi - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

Upscale hotel near Arlington Theater
Located close to Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Museum of Art, The Upham Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. The on-site American cuisine bistro, Louies Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and 4 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Louies Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Upham Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Upham Hotel?

As of 27 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$422.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Upham Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Upham Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Upham Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Upham Hotel located?

Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arlington Theater, Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 27 minutes by foot.

The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1045 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Karishma

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was nice and as advertised. The second night of our stay there was no parking available on the premises and we had to figure out parking away from the property. When we got to our room, we found out we did not receive any housekeeping services. The room was damp from our towels from earlier that morning. Will not return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is down hidden alleyway street so if driving at night go slow and look carefully! Overall, a wonderful experience and beautiful little place around the heart of downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so charming and luxurious!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property set out like a little village. Our room was lovely, great shower and comfy bed! Friendly staff and great location. I'd definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest hotel, great location, amazing staff - such a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact that this property has so much history. The original person who built it is a distant cousin of Abraham Lincoln, it was originally built in 1871, oldest and longest running hotel in California. Renovated, yet maintained its beauty.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bonny

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The good: friendly, accommodating staff, clean, well kept landscaping and lots of places to sit outside. It is close enough to State Street to walk. Area for improvement: a bit dated with beds and chairs in the room not being really comfortable, no shampoo/conditioner in the room, no heat (they brought a heater) and doesn’t feel very secure. I think my mom would really enjoy this place but for the price it probably isn’t somewhere I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room smelled like mildew and the bathroom had hairs on the carpet from the previous guest. The location to the Main Street was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john d

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Focus of property is a courtyard lawn with seating on the lawn. Peaceful, lovely garden, hummingbirds and small bunnies.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

SCOTT

Liked: Staff & service
Overall the experience at the Upham was satisfactory; the staff, the lobby, the grounds and the happy hour all added to the experience. However, given the price ($500) for one night, the room was extremely small, the air conditioner was poor, the carpeting was stained, there was no television signal, the bedding/bath linens were only mediocre and the hallway carpeting was filthy. Unfortunately, with all the other options in Santa Barbara, we won’t be returning to this property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aurora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the area, quiet, near the center. I like the welcome wine by Expedia. We feel special. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Valentina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garden setting and communal areas give the feeling of a bye-gone era. Off street parking included. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony, ROCHESTER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very nice and unique property located within a short distance to a part of the downtown area with plenty of restaurants, movie theater, etc. The property is very well kept, inside and outside, and we looked the large garden space to relax in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Grover Beach

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like to stay here because it’s comfortable homey environment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is a set of Victorian-looking buildings and bungalows, connected by outdoor pathways. While the place seemed like it could offer an interesting boutique-hotel experience. we found it really underwhelmed relative to the price point. The property is minimally modernized -- like the device-charging options are minimal, lighting in the rooms is dim, and the AC did not succeed in cooling the room. "Complimentary parking" is listed as an amenity, but the hotel has 25 parking spots and 50 guest rooms, so 1/2 of guests have to park elsewhere. Between having to park offsite, and the fact that you have to go up and down stairs to get between the buildings and up to your room, trudging luggage around is a slog. Some of the hotel staff were very nice and very helpful, but others acted like guests' requests and questions were burdensome. Altogether staying here was not a good experience! Other places we've stayed in Santa Barbara were happy to have us and much better equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with partner
See comments above
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024