Presidio MotelvsSimpson House Inn
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Simpson House Inn ranks significantly higher than Presidio Motel. Simpson House Inn is ranked #5 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as Gayot, Lonely Planet and concierge.com.
Presidio Motel
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
1620 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $80/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
- Bicycle rental
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet "The Presidio is the H&M of motels, a budget option flaunting what it’s got with sassy, irresistible style."
Travel + Leisure "This hip and trendy boutique in downtown Santa Barbara uses colorful customized vinyl decals of peacocks... and other playful images to create a modern and individual style for each of its 16 guest rooms." Full review
Gayot "The Presidio's sixteen rooms are adorned with custom-designed vinyl decals that render each one a whimsical work of art --- a canvas of modern expressionism."
Afar Magazine "A clean, minimalist motel within a short walk (and even shorter cycle) of downtown." Full review
Simpson House Inn
Concierge
Frommer's
Oyster
Star Service Gayot Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $290/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Concierge "While the Simpson is pretty grand, with French antique armoires, wood-burning fireplaces, and an acre of flowering gardens, it still feels like a home."
Frommer's "Fact is, the Simpson House goes the distance -- and then some -- to create the perfect stay." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The quaint and upscale Simpson House Inn resides in a quiet residential area in an old Victorian home, originally built in 1872." Full review
Star Service "This is indeed Santa Barbara's best bed-and-breakfast." Full review
Gayot "This beautifully restored Victorian dates back to 1874 and is known as one of America's best B&Bs."
Lonely Planet "Whether you book an elegant suite .... or a sweet cottage with a wood-burning fireplace, you'll be pampered at this Victorian-era estate ensconced by English gardens." Full review
Fodor's "If you're a fan of traditional B&Bs, this property, with its beautifully appointed Victorian main house and acre of lush gardens, is for you." Full review
Hideaway Report91.0
"This utterly charming bed-and-breakfast is just a short stroll from Santa Barbara’s many shops and restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The inn is boutique in size, but lavish in luxury accommodations and amenities." Full review
