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The Presidio
2 stars

The Presidio

1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Santa Barbara, CA
See location+1 805 963 1355
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$187
Cheapest

rate per night

7.5
Good
based on 2706 reviews
2,706 reviews
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Deluxe room
Standard Room
Queen room

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Situated a short walk from Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Station, The Presidio offers guests an ideal base while in Santa Barbara. Those staying at the property can also make use of free wireless internet throughout their stay.

There are a variety of facilities available to guests of the hotel, including free bicycle rental and a designated smoking area.

The Presidio has 16 well-appointed rooms that are accompanied by a range of essential amenities to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. They are also fitted with a refrigerator and a hair dryer.

Many popular tourist spots can be easily reached on foot from the hotel. Alameda Park, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum are within a 10-minute walk and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rating
7.5
Good
Based on 2,706 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Presidio

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • Refrigerator

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Cycling

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of The Presidio

7.5
Good
2706 verified ratings
Wonderful
945
Very good
648
Good
563
Okay
200
Fair
160
Mediocre
81
Poor
109

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the hotel for its excellent location, stating it was close to downtown and attractions, with multiple mentions of the friendly staff and cleanliness of the rooms. However, there were significant concerns about the comfort of the beds, with several guests noting discomfort and poor sound insulation. The hotel is described as an older motel, which some found to have nostalgic charm but others felt needed updates especially outside. Overall, the experience appears to be mixed, with a focus on location and service being highlights.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Value for Price8 out of 10
Bed Comfort3 out of 10
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6.8
Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Cleanliness. All bathroom soap was missing and multiple light bulbs were out in the room. Bed sheets were loose and by the morning I was sleeping on the mattress.
10
Wonderful
Jim, Oct 2015
Pros (+) - Location was fantastic. "Downtown" Santa Barbara is pretty small and this was an easy walk or bike ride (free bikes!) to the main area - Once in the room, you would think it was a nice hotel. The rooms were big, bright, and clean. This is definitely a motel in name only. - Ice cold lemonade at the check-in desk was a nice touch
6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2015
Pros (+) Friendly Staff The room looked to be updated The location is good just on the edge of all the attractions Nice sized TV
Cons (-) Overall look of the outside needs to be updated as the rooms seems to have been - Dated Didn't like the mattress - Lumpy Didn't like the iPod/Clock/Radio - Didn't work Didn't like the security of the room - Both knob and Deadbolt seemed to have been damaged by forced entry
8.2
Very good
david, Apr 2015
Pros (+) The location and staff were great! Location was near the beginning on the downtown stretch. Staff are very nice and are willing to go the extra mile. Great service! Having bikes was nice although wet didn't get a chance to use them. The deck was nice.
Cons (-) The amenities were old. Windows need updating. Very old furniture on the deck. Locks were broken. Heater and ac temperamental.

Location

1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra0.4 km
  • Alice Keck Memorial Garden0.4 km
  • Alameda Park0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art0.7 km
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library0.8 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse0.8 km
  • Old Mission Santa Barbara1.2 km
  • Paseo Nuevo Mall1.3 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara1.3 km
  • West Beach2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club2.8 km
  • Stearns Wharf3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at The Presidio

  • Where is The Presidio located?

    The Presidio is located at 1620 State Street in Downtown, 1 km from the centre of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra is the closest landmark to The Presidio.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Presidio?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Presidio.

  • Does The Presidio offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Presidio offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Presidio offer free parking?

    Yes, The Presidio offers free parking.

  • How far is The Presidio from the airport?

    The Presidio is 12 km from Santa Barbara. The Presidio is 86.1 km from Santa Maria Public.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.4

Distance to city centre

1.0 km

Nearest airport

Santa Barbara

Distance to airport

12.0 km