Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara DowntownvsThe Eagle Inn
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Eagle Inn ranks slightly higher than La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Barbara Downtown. The Eagle Inn scores 76 with recommendations from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Gayot.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
 Oyster
1601 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 
From $97/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 - Pool
 - Fitness Center
 - Family Friendly
 
 Mid-Range
 "This mid-range, 70-room hotel is reminiscent of another era." 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