Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by HiltonvsThe Eagle Inn
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara and The Eagle Inn are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Eagle Inn scores marginally better than Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara. The Eagle Inn is ranked #19 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Gayot and The Telegraph.
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
 Lonely Planet
 Oyster
 The Telegraph
17 W. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $104/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Fitness Center
 - Multilingual
 
 "Formerly the Hotel Virginia, this early-20th-century hotel has heaps of character, starting from the tile-filled lobby with a fountain." Full review
Mid-Range
 "The mid-range Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara occupies a prime downtown spot that’s been a hotel since 1916." Full review
7.0
 "Consistent standards, a long list of services and facilities, plus the unique historic character of Santa Barbara at affordable rates make this Holiday Inn Express location a real budget find for work or play." Full review
The Eagle Inn
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
 Gayot
 The Telegraph
232 Natoma Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $175/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Fitness Center
 
 Mid-Range
 "The 15-room Eagle Inn is a quaint but basic B&B in Santa Barbara, near the water but a bit of the trek from restaurants and shops on State Street." Full review
 "You'll feel like Spanish royalty strolling underneath the colorful tile-lined archway into this white, two-story inn." Full review
 "Located just a few blocks inland of the Santa Barbara Harbor, this elegant 23-room property offers a nice mix of options." 
8.0
 "Be it a romantic getaway, long weekend or strictly business, this lovely, family-owned and managed boutique bed and breakfast exemplifies the best of Santa Barbara-style comfort, convenience and congeniality." Full review