Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a fireplace at reception and a banquet hall are on-site.
The Upham Hotel offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Upham Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arlington Theater. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at Bistro Amasa, a bistro that serves American cuisine
Amenities include 4 meeting rooms, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
Just a 3-minute walk from Arlington Theater and 7 minutes on foot from Granada Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 4 meeting rooms available. The Upham Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 4-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.
Bistro Amasa – This bistro specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Bistro Amasa
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
4 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
5 buildings
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
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.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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The Upham Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Had a wonderful stay- property was charming, room was comfortable, staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
James
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, and we were upgraded to an awesome suite just because it was my birthday weekend! Who does that anymore?? These guys!! The staff were lovely, we thoroughly enjoyed the happy hours and evening cookies and milk. The king sized bed was heavenly!
The room was fine except that the carpets should be changed out for hard wood or wood like flooring due to the dirt/musty smell. Be aware when using the fireplace, our Carbon Monoxide detector went off at 1 am when we were burning the hotel provided fire log. duraflame. We had to evacuate our room and be relocated to another room. I asked to talk to the manager and left my name and number but she did not respond to my email or request for call. The front desk gave us a refund for the one night. As a result I reported the issue to the fire department in Santa Barbara to do an inspection on the rooms to make sure the fire places and COz monitors are in proper working order because we could have died from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Maybe the fireplace was blocked? I do not know. The fire department said they were going to do an inspection. I would recommend that you bring a portable carbon monoxide detector if you are staying here.
The room was clean , grounds are beautiful and the staff is very accommodating. The only minus was a 40.00 $ charge for early check in that was not disclosed before
justo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shirley
11 Nov 2025
Shirley
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Tom
Travelled with partner
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
153 year old hotel (oldest in So Cal) in a great downtown SB location. Sufficiently good condition and comfortable king bed so what more do you need for a crash pad after a concert and a night of partying?
We were supposed to get a king size bed, when we got to the property all that we had was a queen size. We were not able to change this and were unable to contact Expedia to make the change. Otherwise it was excellent
The hotel is in a really good location. Easy to walk to State Street where there are a lot of shops. But also to attractions, museums, historical sites, and the wharf area. Our room was cozy and quiet. The grounds are nicely kept. The only negative is a small one. There are not enough electric outlets for charging our electronics at the same time.
Arthur
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Joe
29 Oct 2025
Disliked: Amenities
NO HOT WATER THIS MORNING!!!
NO ELAVATER
OLD!!!
Joe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Karen
Travelled with group
28 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Room has one small closet to hang clothes but it has no light and is situated in a dark side of the room, there are no drawers except in that same closet. Very poor design