- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 11
- Reviews
Would love a return visit....
- March 20, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Montecito was a dream. We had a wonderful time, from the staff to the decor to the continental breakfast. This property has been wonderfully restored and well maintained. The elevator is original with a metal latice door. I loved that everything had the image of Charlie Chaplin (toiletries, pillow chocolate, notepad, etc.). They also provide turndown service with a chocolate on our pillow and we had a single fresh rose in our room. Santa Barbara is a beautiful town that smells of wonderful flowers everywhere. I wish we had stayed longer.
A real gem in all aspects
- March 14, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We happened upon this marvelous old, but thoughtfully updated, hotel thanks to online travel website. It is in a convenient, beautiful location. The staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, clean and well appointed. It was also an excellent value. We will definitely stay here again.
Wonderful Stay
- February 22, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Wonderful old hotel with the type of charm that is missing from the cookie-cutter chain establishments, yet it has the amenities (like an exercise room and a business center) that have come to be expected by experienced travelers. The on site restaurant is first class and there are other highly-rated restaurants withing walking distance. The hotel is an easy commute by either car or bus to all the downtown Santa Barbara attractions. Hotel staff is friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay.
Hotel rating
- February 22, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Simply wonderful after we got past the parking situation as we checked in. Room was lovely complete with a beautiful rose. Highly recommend, especially for couples or singles as the rooms are small although beautifully appointed. The cold breakfast is as good as a cold breakfast can be.
Montecito Inn
- December 24, 2008
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Room staff is sorely in need of training and supervision. Lamps did not function (inexplicably did not turn off; were difficult to turn on); digital alarm clock stopped working on second of my five-day stay, and was never repaired/replaced; towel replacement/designer-water replacement; bed-turn-down time varied widely and was spotty; draperies not opened and room not aired; waste-basket not emptied. These people should be taught to follow a check-list in order to provide consistent service!
Restaurant: highly popular in the community, this place is apparently oversubscribed and pays little attention to hotel guests/room service. As a single traveler, I was banished to the dark bar at the back of the main room the first rainy night that I was there. It was too dark to read there, so they sent me across the drive to the BAR, where I had a dreadful quesadilla and glass of wine -- $*. Two nights later, I tried to order room service. Another debacle. We exchanged at least ten phone calls to straighten out the order and allow me to have an advertised special in the restaurant which was not on the room-service menu. . . .
Upon checkout, I responded to the staff's question about "how was my stay" by describing some of the above. Although the young man appeared to take a few notes, he neither apologized nor commented at all.
I guess it's not just the room staff that needs training!
Although the location is very convenient to Butterfly Beach (lovely) and the freeways, I would not stay there again.