Hotel Santa Barbara vs Drift Santa Barbara

Same City · Santa Barbara (CA) Distance: 0.1km

Overview

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Hotel Santa Barbara

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 54
Santa Barbara (CA)
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Drift Santa Barbara

★★★ 3-Star
8.8 90
Santa Barbara (CA)
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.0 (1,071)
8.1 (453)
Booking.com
8.9 (818)
7.7 (242)
Expedia
9.2 (1,300)
8.4 (425)
Trip.com
8.8 (103)
7.9 (101)
Overall Average
8.9 (3,292)
8.8 (1,221)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Santa Barbara Drift Santa Barbara
Strengths Strengths
+ Prime State Street spot for walkable exploring + Located in the heart of State Street, perfect for walking to attractions and restaurants
+ Clean rooms with fresh renovation + Many guests praise the bedding for being exceptionally comfortable and conducive to good sleep
+ Friendly, helpful staff + Modern and stylish design due to its 2023 opening
+ Bike rentals and conveniences + High satisfaction with the atmosphere and offerings of the on-site bar and cafe
+ High scores across sites
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Street noise at night - Rooms are frequently described as very small, making it difficult to store luggage or move around
- Small rooms - Contactless check-in system can make it difficult to receive immediate in-person assistance
- Slow elevators - Central downtown location can lead to external noise entering the rooms

Recommended For

Couples Families Short-trip travelers Shoppers

Recommended For

Couples Walkable travelers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Booking site 9.2 Couples

Loved State Street spot, easy with bikes, clean rooms great staff

Noisy busy street

Booking site 9.0 Business

Good location clean rooms Starbucks on site

Homeless nearby uneasy

Booking site 8.8 Family

Excellent location clean central

Street club noise

Booking site 8.9 Couples

Central spot clean renovated comfy

Small room slow elevator

Drift Santa Barbara

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great location, excellent staff, and very comfortable beds.

Expedia 2.0

Found hair on the bed, and the 'Mountain View' room faced a parking lot.

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Future-forward hotel, easy check-in, and Joe at the concierge was fantastic.

Booking.com 7.2

Loved the decor and the super comfy bed.

Rooms are very small and the lighting is too dim for getting ready.

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.1km

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