The Upham Hotel rates, Santa Barbara

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#3 of 8 hotels in Downtown & State Street by Axel's take. Downtown & State Street is #2 of 6 places to stay in Santa Barbara. The best hotels in Downtown & State Street, ranked · Where to stay in Santa Barbara

Axel's take: 8.4/10

Historic character and welcoming service, with less polish than its four stars suggest. a historic 4-star downtown inn with garden cottages, scored for what it is.

The Upham is a historic 4-star downtown inn whose appeal is personal rather than luxurious. We'd pick it for its leafy gardens, easy walks to State Street and the theaters, and consistently praised staff. Expedia and Booking.com guests generally describe clean, comfortable rooms, while recent visitors appreciate the complimentary morning pastries and evening wine. Bistro Amasa adds a convenient on-site dining option.

The trade-off is uneven room condition: Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests mention dated furnishings, and several recent Tripadvisor reviews report ineffective or noisy air-conditioning. Those complaints don't define the overall feedback, but they matter at this level. Parking is free but limited, breakfast is light rather than a full spread, and upstairs rooms require stairs. It's a strong choice for character and downtown exploring; we'd skip it for reliably modern rooms or resort-style facilities.

Best for: couples who prefer historic inns; downtown dining and theater trips; travelers who enjoy garden seating
Watch out for: dated rooms and recurring air-conditioning complaints; limited on-site parking; stairs to upper-floor rooms
Location: Walkable downtown setting near State Street, theaters and the courthouse; not beachfront.
Rooms: Individual rooms, suites and cottages; comfort is generally praised, but upkeep and cooling are uneven.
Cleanliness: Strong overall cleanliness ratings outweigh scattered recent housekeeping complaints.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength, although some maintenance problems go unresolved.
Amenities: Gardens, Bistro Amasa, complimentary pastries and coffee, evening wine, and Wi-Fi.
Fees and surprises: Free parking has limited spaces; early check-in and late checkout may incur fees.

Axel's opinion of The Upham Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · independent.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Upham Hotel

4-star hotel
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara
Amenities: Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Smoke-free property, Heating, Newspapers, Express check-in/check-out, Garden, Terrace, Fire Extinguisher, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), Outdoor furniture, Non-smoking rooms
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4-star hotel · 1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara

Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Outdoor furniture · Non-smoking rooms

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a historic 4-star downtown inn with garden cottages

8.4/10

Historic character and welcoming service, with less polish than its four stars suggest.

Best for

couples who prefer historic inns
downtown dining and theater trips
travelers who enjoy garden seating

Watch out for

dated rooms and recurring air-conditioning complaints
limited on-site parking
stairs to upper-floor rooms

Location: Walkable downtown setting near State Street, theaters and the courthouse; not beachfront.
Rooms: Individual rooms, suites and cottages; comfort is generally praised, but upkeep and cooling are uneven.
Cleanliness: Strong overall cleanliness ratings outweigh scattered recent housekeeping complaints.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength, although some maintenance problems go unresolved.
Amenities: Gardens, Bistro Amasa, complimentary pastries and coffee, evening wine, and Wi-Fi.
Fees and surprises: Free parking has limited spaces; early check-in and late checkout may incur fees.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · independent.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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