When business took me to Santa Barbara, CA, I had trouble finding a hotel -- many of the beachside properties didn't have the services I required as a business traveler (printing, internet, etc.), and some of the other properties were outlandishly expensive. I then stumbled upon the Holiday Inn Express, and I'm glad I did! I had a great experience... more

All in all probably the best Holiday Inn Express I’ve stayed in, but then it was one of the most expensive too (with parking costing extra). However, it was well located for State Street with its shops, restaurants and bars. It’s also within easy walking distance of the beach or you can get the shuttle down the main street. An... more

I congratulate management and the staff.. I was pleasantly surprised. Feels like a small European hotel. Very cozy and safe. Love the terrace on the second floor. Rooms are not big but clean and very nice décor. Hotel is modern. Love the staff. Will come back soon. My best Holiday Inn so far. Pros: Great location. Nice breakfast. Friendly and... more

The Holiday Inn Express is a lovely, well-situated hotel in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Minutes from anything you may want, it offers clean, spacious rooms with nice linens, as well as parking at $9 ...something that is sometimes difficult to find in Santa Barbara. We took advantage of their offer of free access to a fitness club (about... more

My wife and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and experienced a very clean room, friendly staff, and a great central location to downtown Santa Barbara. The price was lower than any other hotel in the area but we didn't feel like it was anything but a top-notch hotel. It definitely made me rethink what a Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn... more

I spent 4 nights at the Holiday Inn Express over July 4 weekend. This is probably the most unusual HIE I've seen, as this one is in the building that used to be the historic Hotel Virginia. The rooms are very clean, nicely furnished, have good comfortable beds, and for the most part quiet. Ask for a room not facing... more

Having never been to Santa Barbara, we chose the Holiday Inn Express- Hotel Virginia to stay in as it was close to Downtown. What a lovely hotel! Very clean and cozy. The staff was very accommodating and helpful throughout our stay. We were pleased with our room as it was nicely decorated, clean and even had a refrigerator! Breakfast is... more

Stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara for three nights from June 19-22, 2009. This hotel has within walking distance: shopping, restaurant, bars, and beaches. I also find the staff very easy to deal with for my needs. I will continue to stay at this hotel every time I come to Santa Barbara. more

Although the location is good, be aware that you may be put in a room that is NOT in the main hotel building but in a motel-like annex that wraps around a parking court. It is noisy, and car lights come in your windows regularly. The hallway of this annex is dark, dingy, and smelly. You leave the main hotel... more