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The Upham

1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Ranked #8 of 59 hotels in Santa Barbara
4.5 of 5 stars 190 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • State Street(7)
  • Country house(5)
  • Late afternoon(5)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Grounds were beautiful(3)
  • Main hotel(3)
  • Freshly baked(3)
  • Wine cheese(3)
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1bossymom
Walnut Creek, California
Reviewer
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This bed and breakfast provides warm service and all the comforts of home. There are various healthy breakfast options including fruit, yogurt and warm oatmeal. The afternoon cheese and wine and evening milk and cookies are a nice touch but don't expect quality offerings here. Catered business lunch was just OK, but the fresh bread was exceptional. More

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Lawofkirk
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
2
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We stayed in a cottage king with fireplace, 10 min walk to state street and milk and cookies at night. Loooooooove this place, will come again very soon!! More

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jack j
Santa Cruz, California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This hotel, which is separate from the main building is very quiet and the sitting room is large and comfortable. The garden in the back is well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful; the breakfasts were large and delicious with an assortment of fresh fruit, granola, sweet breads, juices, coffee and teas. Our room was small but clean, comfortable... More

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Rux M
Vergennes, Vermont
1 review
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The Upham is a warm and friendly inn, with a cozy atmosphere and comfortable. The Country House, which is affiliated with it, is a much different place. Guests to the Country House should be warned that they must check in first at the Upham, which the literature of the hotel does not make clear, so you have to walk back... More

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grathy
culver city. ca.
Senior Contributor
35 reviews
48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

It's always fun to visit Santa Barbara. We try to get up there at least once a year, and this year was no exception. The Upham has been one of our favorite B&Bs in the area for many reasons. First of all, it’s centrally located to many of the more popular attractions in the area. State Street is only a... More

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ProfSnap
England
Senior Contributor
44 reviews
20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

The hotel is a very attractive Victorian building. It's a fair walk from the town centre and restaurants. I think that is why they offer bed with breakfast which is of a continental style. The restaurant attached to the hotel (but under different ownership) is excellent. We found our room rather small and old fashioned. I supposed this has more... More

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Jason H
Palm Springs, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

Christi Phreaner suggested we stay here on my last visit. Room was great, staff very pleasant and accomodating. A comfortable and private setting. I would recomend this perfect hotel but don't want them to be booked every time I call to make a reservation ;) More

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LA-JC
Los Alamos, New Mexico
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

We were part of a large wedding party and we received excellent personalized service. The hotel is beautiful and historic, but had all the modern amenities. Large room with a nice large bathroom. Beautiful grounds with lots of private ares to relax. We enjoyed a nice walk to the shopping area along state street. We look forward to staying again... More

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frog_in_shades
South Pasadena
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

My boyfriend and I had an excellent experience with the Upham. After we checked in at the main building, they directed us to the Tiffany Country House where we were greeted by an amazing aroma from the kitchen as well as the "innkeeper"- a 20 something local who was very suite and helpful. She was just about to put out... More

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Addison107
Los Angeles
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7 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Across the street from it's sister hotel, The Upham Hotel is this lovely Victorian B&B. My husband and I always stay upstairs in the penthouse - which is seriously fabulous. A suite consisting of a living room area (with flat screen TV), reliable WiFi (we sit and do work at the table), a wood burning fireplace, a kitchen area, a... More

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Address: 1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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