Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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About this property

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Stearns Wharf
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 on-site.
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Antioch University. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 14 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf and a 2-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Brisa Cafe and Bar – This café serves breakfast, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1917
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 511 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel room a bit small but spacious bathroom clean and comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Upekshila

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

Amazing Staff and Great Hotel

Our stay at Hotel Virginia was so lovely simply because of the amazing staff they have. I wish I got everyones names to thank them during this review because that is how great they all were. The valet attendants were so kind and always willing to help and always had a smile on their face! The front desk woman during check-in was so great and the whole process was super quick! And the cleaning staff were just as lovely too. The staff here seem to enjoy their jobs and it shows in their mannerisms towards the patrons. The hotel itself is great; clean rooms, location was perfect, no outside noise, and our room was a good size but I promise the staff is what makes it the best place to stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problem I found with my room was the bathroom mirror was dirty. Everything else was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrysty

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusui

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Quynhtran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had stayed at this hotel before and absolutely loved it as we were in the main building. I had called ahead at about 2:30 to see if an earlier check in was possible and then we would go straight to the hotel, but the person who I spoke to on the phone wouldn’t tell me if the room was available. She kept saying that she didn’t know if it would be available when we arrived and to just come to the hotel and check. I explained that it was fine if it wasn’t ready yet and we could go elsewhere before checking in, but just wanted to drop off our stuff if it was ready and she seemed frustrated by my question. She later said it wasn’t ready yet, which was fine, so we went and met up with family and came to check into the hotel after 4 pm. We were placed in a street-level room that was off to the side of the entrance. Although the room itself was clean and fine, it was extremely noisy with all of the cars and pedestrian street traffic (due to 4th of July). I think if we hadn’t stayed there before (as we were previously on the second floor of the main building), then the noise would’ve been less annoying, but because we had such a lovely stay the first time and the noise difference was significant then the experience was a bit disappointing. That being said, the room itself was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and rooms very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel - friendly staff and super clean. Close to restaurants, shops and the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice staff. I’d recommend it here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmilla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie-line

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marshall

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025