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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.
The exterior of Hotel Virginia with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-lit facade.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bar area in the background.
A coastal walkway with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple stools, and a large wine rack.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $356
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

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17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 King Bed Mobility Accessible with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a patterned wall.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a desk.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a desk.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and vanity.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4-star hotel in Downtown Santa Barbara
This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the hotel include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Santa Barbara hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a smoke-free property.

Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Brisa Cafe and Bar - This café serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 15 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brisa Cafe and Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1917
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 15 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Barbara
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara
Holiday Inn Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was the best, close to the town center.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Hotel is very nice and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Staff were all very polite and professional. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of shops , restaurants , the pier and beach all within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super nice staff and excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent and we loved the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are fantastic and the location is perfect for walking downhill for restaurants or shopping. The room was well decorated, the absolute comfiest beds and pillows, and everything was spotless. I had a great experience and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ARTEM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager was helpful. Beds were comfy. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and close by the downtown area. Stayed here twice before and have had a positive experience every time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great…just that our room did not have a fridge and one less chair. It was our third stay in the last 2 months.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff is always very friendly. I wish breakfast was still included, that is the only recommendation that I have regarding improvements.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yusui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay at Santa Barbara!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel. Cute. Clean. Quaint… comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Super small rooms but great bed and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GLORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
To start off the person you see first is the valet person he was very helpful and nice. The front desk was also very welcoming. The room was clean. All the staff were great, my sister and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a little outdated but great location and friendly, capable staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was not full, we learned, but we drew Room 301 which is next to the elevator shaft. Needs some oil??? No need to count sheep - - they provide a “white noise” machine to drown out dozens of people who ride the elevator late and early.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026