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Pros: Friendly staff, very convenient to State Street, easy walk to pier and beach, comfortable beds, nice decor, liked hotel veranda/sitting area on 2nd floor Cons: our room had an unpleasant odor (issue with sink trap) that took a while to dissipate after maintenance visit — hopefully a one off situation. There is road noise in the morning (delivery trucks). It didn’t bother me, but important for those wanting very quiet accommodations.

Clean and convenient location to downtown Santa Barbara night life!!

The room is small but clean and updated. Parking is not included. No breakfast was included like it said. It’s under renovation but at least they don’t work while everyone is sleeping. The staff is nice and helpful.

After the 1st night housekeeping did not clean room, when I mentioned this to the front desk they said I had to "request" housekeeping so I made a point of doing so but did not get it the following day. Common areas of the hotel were uncomfortably cold during our stay.

I stay a lot at Holiday Express hotels. And I am disown the cleanliness of our room. Our feet were dirty if we walked around with our shoes off. There was long black hairs on our bathroom towels.

The front desk staff member who checked us in was fantastic!!!! He was friendly, efficient and professional. The location of this property is great — near State Street and all the businesses there. We had a leisurely walk to the beach nearby. Highly recommend this hotel.

Room 101 Downstairs first one which is very bad condition about noisy, so I couldn't sleep. When upstairs (2nd or 3rd floor) flush toilet I hear big noisy like thunder storm, so that I couldn't sleep during night.

Very nice, however I was told my orbitz reservation was wrong (I’m not sure what that means) but the only room left was a one king sized bed and there were not cots and even if there was this room was so small that the king sized bed took up the entire space. I felt like I was in a Manhattan hotel with like 100 square feet.

Great location and very kind staff, especially Amber.

Great location near State St. for shopping and restaurants.

Nice clean boutique type hotel. Near all downtown and beach.

Location! Walking distance to restaurants, shops and entertainment

It was convenient, clean and priced friendly. The bed was excellent, but our room was ground level and loud once the bar across the street let out. All and all I would still book here again. Also, had a pretty vast breakfast spread in the morning.

Incredibly loud all night. We barely slept. The street noise wasn’t an issue. The voices of other guests carried and the ceilings creaked with every footstep above.

An absolute value. The location, cleanliness, and service was impressive. I was surprised at the wide variety of breakfast foods. Each staff member we encountered were friendly and helpful. I will definitely use this hotel again.

Great location. Convenient walking to state street and short drive to wharf. easy highway access to UCSB.

W Haley St Santa Barbara CA

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Stearns Wharf
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour front desk

Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara within a short walk of Stearns Wharf, Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The 61 rooms at this 3-star hotel include coffee makers, LCD TVs, and premium bedding.


Dining

Start each morning with local cuisine breakfast, available for a fee from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/cafe.


Rooms

55-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free local calls, and safes are also standard.


Property features

A local mainstay since 1917, Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and express check-out. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, a gift shop, and an ATM.

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

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

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Everyone (15) Couples (12) Business (1) Family (15) Friends (2)
5
Everyone

By on Dec 27, 2023

Review comment responded on Dec 29, 2023

Thanks for sharing this perfect rating, Mark!We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton! It's our pleasure to accommodate you to the fullest extent. After all, your happiness is our top priority! We're already looking forward to your next visit!

4
Family

Pros: Friendly staff, very convenient to State Street, easy walk to pier and beach, comfortable beds, nice decor, liked hotel veranda/sitting area on 2nd floor Cons: our room had an unpleasant odor (issue with sink trap) that took a while to dissipate after maintenance visit — hopefully a one off situation. There is road noise in the morning (delivery trucks). It didn’t bother me, but important for those wanting very quiet accommodations.

By on Aug 15, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 16, 2023

Clarissa, your feedback is highly appreciated. It's wonderful to know you found Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to be conveniently located and adored our comfortable beds, charming decor, as well as the veranda sitting area.Addressing the other concerns you mentioned, it's regrettable you encountered an issue with the room's aroma and noise. We aim to resolve such matters promptly, and we're glad that the issue got resolved with the maintenance team's intervention. We've taken a note of the noise issue to find ways to enhance our guests' experience further. We appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention. We look forward to welcoming you back, hoping for an even better experience next time.

4
Everyone

Clean and convenient location to downtown Santa Barbara night life!!

By on May 13, 2023

Review comment responded on May 15, 2023

We appreciate your lovely rating, Robert!The satisfaction of our guests is important to us so we can't wait to see you back again at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton soon. We want to share an even more fantastic experience with you next time.Thanks again for taking the time to leave your feedback!

4
Partner Couples

The room is small but clean and updated. Parking is not included. No breakfast was included like it said. It’s under renovation but at least they don’t work while everyone is sleeping. The staff is nice and helpful.

By on Jun 6, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 9, 2022

We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you back soon.

4
Everyone

By on Feb 26, 2022

3
Partner Couples

After the 1st night housekeeping did not clean room, when I mentioned this to the front desk they said I had to "request" housekeeping so I made a point of doing so but did not get it the following day. Common areas of the hotel were uncomfortably cold during our stay.

By on Jan 4, 2022

Review comment responded on Jan 9, 2022

Thank you for your candid review of your stay at our hotel. We sincerely apologize that your experience was not up to our standards. Your feedback is highly valued and helps us make decisions regarding improvements and updates to our facilities.

4
Family

I stay a lot at Holiday Express hotels. And I am disown the cleanliness of our room. Our feet were dirty if we walked around with our shoes off. There was long black hairs on our bathroom towels.

By on Sep 4, 2021

Review comment responded on Sep 19, 2021

Thank you for your candid review of your stay at our hotel. We sincerely apologize that your experience was not up to our standards. Your feedback is highly valued and helps us make decisions regarding improvements and updates to our facilities.

5
Family Partner Couples

The front desk staff member who checked us in was fantastic!!!! He was friendly, efficient and professional. The location of this property is great — near State Street and all the businesses there. We had a leisurely walk to the beach nearby. Highly recommend this hotel.

By on Aug 24, 2021

Review comment responded on Aug 28, 2021

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

1
Family

Room 101 Downstairs first one which is very bad condition about noisy, so I couldn't sleep. When upstairs (2nd or 3rd floor) flush toilet I hear big noisy like thunder storm, so that I couldn't sleep during night.

By on Jul 17, 2021

Review comment responded on Jul 25, 2021

We’re so sorry that your experience did not match your expectations. Please help us to improve by providing more information on your experience. We can be reached at bcollins@santabarbarahiex.com.

3
Family

Very nice, however I was told my orbitz reservation was wrong (I’m not sure what that means) but the only room left was a one king sized bed and there were not cots and even if there was this room was so small that the king sized bed took up the entire space. I felt like I was in a Manhattan hotel with like 100 square feet.

By on Apr 9, 2021

Review comment responded on Apr 10, 2021

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I apologize about the room situation.

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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