The Presidio vs Drift Santa Barbara

Same City · Santa Barbara (CA) Distance: 1.7km

Overview

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The Presidio

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 35
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
8.2 (40)
8.1 (453)
Booking.com
7.3 (1,841)
7.7 (242)
Expedia
8.2 (776)
8.4 (425)
Trip.com
7.5 (100)
7.9 (101)
Overall Average
8.2 (2,757)
8.8 (1,221)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Presidio Drift Santa Barbara
Strengths Strengths
+ Convenient location within walking distance to downtown and major attractions + Located in the heart of State Street, perfect for walking to attractions and restaurants
+ Rare offering of free parking in the Santa Barbara area + Many guests praise the bedding for being exceptionally comfortable and conducive to good sleep
+ Clean and comfortable condition for remodeled rooms + Modern and stylish design due to its 2023 opening
+ High satisfaction with the atmosphere and offerings of the on-site bar and cafe
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Dated facilities in some rooms due to the age of the building - Rooms are frequently described as very small, making it difficult to store luggage or move around
- Poor soundproofing due to window design, allowing outside noise - Contactless check-in system can make it difficult to receive immediate in-person assistance
- Inconsistent feedback regarding staff service - Central downtown location can lead to external noise entering the rooms

Recommended For

Budget Travelers Walkable Travelers

Recommended For

Couples Walkable travelers

Guest Reviews

The Presidio

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Staff was welcoming, room was clean, and downtown is walkable.

Expedia 4.0 Other

Room was dingy and smoke fumes from the parking lot entered through the windows.

Booking.com 2.4 Other

Good location and nostalgic motel vibe.

No hot water during the stay and staff was not apologetic.

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: 1.7km

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