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17th

Out of 107

Santa Barbara Hotels	Average Price: $223 Check Rates

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17 West Haley Street

Santa Barbara, 93101 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 3 of 20
Average review rating: 3.76

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (5) , Travelocity (8) , TripAdvisor (249) , YahooTravel (6)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (1/5 issues found)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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Smell

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1. Two characteristics are certainly worth mentioning: (1) this is a historic building (built early 20th century) and as such has the charm and does not have a smell of a cheap hotel, (2) the staff is super-nice.

"much better than expected " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/4/2012 Vote

2. Aside from that smell, the location was actually quite convenient as it's only a few blocks from State Street.

"Visited Thanksgiving 2008 " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/29/2012 Vote

3. Both were smelled of urine).

"Motel 6 is a cleaner place and for alot less money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

4. The TV sound did not work, the room smelled of urine, the bed sank to the floor and there was mold on the wall in the bathroom.

"Motel 6 is a cleaner place and for alot less money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

5. Once you get past the small rooms and slightly odd-smelling bathroom, this is a wonderful boutique hotel to stay in.

"Unforgettable stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2008 Vote

6. The lobby has a strange smell that isn`t really welcoming.

"Good location and Nice rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/22/2008 Vote

7. Our room had an 'old room' smell to it.

"redheadjules " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/3/2008 Vote