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About the Hotel

121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93101
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Close to Alameda Park
Perfect
9.5
/10
4.8
/5

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara is 5 minutes' walk from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park. This inn entices guests with secured parking, available on site.

Location

Situated right in the centre of Santa Barbara, the 5-star hotel is just near the Kids World playground. Unity Church of Santa Barbara is 350 metres from the Simpson House Inn, while the Moreton Bay Fig Tree is 2.1 km away.

This property is surrounded by landscaped grounds and a landscaped garden. The sand Leadbetter Beach is a 10-minute drive from the smoke-free hotel.

State & Arrellaga bus stop is within 300 metres of the accommodation and 2.7 km from is enough to get to Santa Barbara Amtrak train station.

Rooms

Simpson House Inn welcomes guests to 15 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like an air conditioner. Bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Offering American dishes, Ihop is a 6-minute walk away.

Leisure & Business

On-site leisure facilities include an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. Guests may also sigh up for wine tastings.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the Santa Barbara Courthouse for stunning architecture.
  • Visit the Funk Zone for unique art galleries and local wine tasting.
  • Don't miss breakfast at Jeannine's for their famous French toast.
  • Hike to the top of Knapp's Castle for breathtaking ocean views.
  • Explore the Santa Barbara Farmers Market on Tuesdays for local produce.
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Simpson House Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Parlor Room
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Sun room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Margaret Simpson Room
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Katharine McCormick Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Simpson House Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Adults only
  • Luggage storage

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Simpson House Inn Location

121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93101
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121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93101
Nearby
Park
Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
400 ft
Park
Alameda Park
1100 ft
Amusement Park
Kids World
1300 ft
Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
1200 ft
Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
1300 ft
Restaurants
Cantwell's Market & Deli
1000 ft
1533 State Street
Opal Restaurant and Bar
2100 ft
1325 State St
Carlitos Cafe y Cantina
2100 ft
1324 State St Ste A
CrushCafe
1800 ft
1315 Anacapa St
Ca' Dario Ristorante Italiano
2000 ft
37 E Victoria St
Jane
2200 ft
1311 State Street
Bouchon
2600 ft
9 W Victoria St Cross Street is State Street
Yoichi's
2100 ft
230 E Victoria St
Roost
2500 ft
1305 State St
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Barbara9 min  ·  2300 ft
Airports
Santa Barbara (SBA)28 min  ·  11.4 mi
Presidente Itamar Franco (iza)71 min  ·  29.0 mi
Train
Santa Barbara Amtrak28 min  ·  1.4 mi
Santa Barbara Amtrak Station28 min  ·  1.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-21:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Simpson House Inn guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
15

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Simpson House Inn from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 84 verified reviews
9.4/10
Perfect
93%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.6/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.9/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
9.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 172 reviews
9.5/10
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