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The Upham Hotel

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Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio (Sycamore Grand Suite) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV

Overview of The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property

8.8/10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
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1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationArlington Theater3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara County Courthouse11 min walk
  • Popular LocationEl Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park15 min walk
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)11 min drive

Room options

About this area

Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel is located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara with good shopping. Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Mission Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 3 min walk
  • Granada Theatre - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 11 min walk
  • El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Opal Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Carlitos Cafe y Cantina - 5 min walk
  • Jane - 5 min walk
  • Bouchon - 6 min walk
  • Olio e Limone - 6 min walk

About this property

The Upham Hotel

4-star hotel located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Located close to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, The Upham Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. The onsite bistro, Louies Restaurant, features American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a front desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Louies Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

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.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 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

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession
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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Upham Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

As of Feb 6, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on Feb 8, 2023 start from $299.25, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at The Upham Hotel?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Upham Hotel?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Upham Hotel and receive a full refund?

Yes, The Upham Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Upham Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

The Upham Hotel Reviews

The Upham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 906 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 58%
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 906 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 28%
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 906 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 9%
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 906 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 3%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 906 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

9.1/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.7/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, quaint, friendly service, free parking & breakfast. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXELENT customer service. I had a mix up with Expedia, booked it for 12/30/22 but needed 12/31/22. Could not get resolved with Expedia. Called in the morning, Jasmin was awesome with fixing the issue. Thanks for sbeing flexible and putting your customer FIRST. Cheers, Tim M.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely little gem two blocks from State street. The staff is lovely, the rooms are lovely and cozy, the restaurant is fantastic. If you're looking for a place in a great location with a lovely bed and breakfast feel, consider the Upham!

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

John, Bakersfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Quiet, tucked in to downtown. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean property, great staff, limited seating for breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Fideliz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to downtown. Nice and cozy place. Will stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Marciel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Loved the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Helpful staff. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the property seems like I’m at home. There’s porches to sit outside, a nice sunroom if you want to be inside, a fireplace if you want to read or relax, and a nice restaurant for good eating and wine before calling it a night or before going out. The staff is also great. I got out of work late so my wife picked me up and we came straight here. I was in no way dressed the part for how nice this property and restaurant are. Even though I was not dressed very nicely, the staff did not treat me any different. They were all very respectful and helpful and I appreciate that. Their friendliness and respectful way of being definitely gained my want to come back again. Thank you to the staff, I appreciate you all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022