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.
2 stars
The Presidio
1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Santa Barbara, CA
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Overview
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.
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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
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7.5 out of 10
111 reviews
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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
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
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 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 7.4 |
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Distance to city centre | 1.0 km |
Nearest airport | Santa Barbara |
Distance to airport | 12.0 km |