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About the Hotel

121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93101
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Simpson House Inn, a Five Diamond boutique hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown, occupies a Victorian estate from 1874 on an acre of English gardens studded with trickling fountains. This adult-only property features 15 rooms across the Victorian Manor, Carriage Barn, and English Cottages, earning the prestigious Santa Barbara Beautiful Award.

Historic Room Collection

Accommodations at Simpson House Inn span from Victorian-styled rooms to private cottages, featuring wood-burning fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The carriage house rooms offer king beds and private decks, while cottages include antique furnishings and fountain courtyards.

Culinary Experience Daily

Each morning begins with a gourmet served breakfast featuring fresh pastries, entrees, and juice, available in-room or on the patio. Daily refreshments include afternoon tea, evening wine with hors d'oeuvres, and dessert bites.

Wellness and Gardens

The property offers in-room spa services including Swedish massage and European facials. Gardens provide peaceful meditation spots with streams, shade trees, and a koi pond.

Downtown Cultural Hub

Located five minutes from historic downtown Santa Barbara, Simpson House Inn provides access to Paseo Nuevo shopping center, featuring tiled courtyards and fountains. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Stearns Wharf are within walking distance.

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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

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

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

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

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 Municipal Airport (SBA)28 min  ·  11.4 mi
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (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 74 verified reviews
9.3/10
Perfect
92%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Comfort
9.5/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 188 reviews
9.4/10
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