524 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
#40 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 81 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.2
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 May 2024
Andoeny
United StatesRooms are very small but do have what you need.
Excellent location, and very modern yet chic interior.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Trinh
United StatesI would probably opt for a room with a bed, instead of a bunk bed next time
You are able to walk out onto State St. Easy check-in and parking nearby
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Jacque
AustraliaTight squeeze getting into bed
Location staff cleanliness
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Una
United StatesWe weren't told about the very loud noise from state street, lots of bars right under our window. We were only told the next day, after I complained, that ear plugs and a white noise machine was available. Whats the point of telling us the day we are checking out?
Check in process is all digital/over phone and amazing and smooth. So easy. Room is comfortable/bed very comfortable. Staff very responsive to requests over the phone!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Alexei
United StatesNo safe (what hotel these days doesn’t have a safe?), tiny rooms (way too much money for such small rooms, also not as advertised
Clean, modern, well located, excellent service.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Charlotte
United Kingdomcontactless check in process made stay feel a bit impersonal.
amazing location!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Holger
GermanyThere is no reception. Check in after 6pm is complicated
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Katharine
United StatesRoom is small but well organized and comfortable
Very cool/hip/zen vibes
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Tim
SwitzerlandThe basic rooms are quite small. It was fine but I would book a larger room the next time.
Very good location and very nice staff. Great coffee!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Richard
CanadaChallenge getting the app. install for check-in
confort, quiet, beautiful
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Noel
IrelandDidn’t take cash
Central location and trendy property
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Kelly
AustraliaI chose Drift because it looked a bit different to regular hotels. I love the modern, boutique style. It’s right in the centre of restaurants and shops, but the hotel is quiet and has a relaxed feel. I emailed before arrival and the staff were great to communicate with. On arrival it is a self check in, but I met some of the staff who are lovely and helpful. I appreciated the small touches like a hand held clothes steamer in the room!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Monica
United StatesVery loud couldn’t sleep well due to high volume music and 5 am garbage trucks
Rooms were pretty but too small for price
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Jacqueline
United StatesIt doesn’t include water or coffe
The location was pretty good, the decoration of the hotel really like it
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Darren
United KingdomBar food very limited but great concept of dawn ( for breakfast) and dusk bars.
It’s modern industrial feel was really cool
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Mireille
United StatesVery very small. No reception but you can text Eve and they will attend to your need. Parking bad paid 37$ for 28 hours of parking
Very clean. No reception. You just text Eve and they will attend to what you need. Room very very small 129sq feet. We barely could move with my boyfriend. But very clean.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Megan
United Statesit was right in the thick of state street - which was awesome until we wanted to go to sleep. it was insanely loud until bars closed at 2am. the windows didn’t do much to cancel out sound and walls were pretty thin.
amazing location, beautiful details, and awesome amenities (free bikes, free yoga mats, good cafe)
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Laura
United Kingdomthe only thing I would say is the rooms should be advertised as ultra compact. we had booked a room with 2 double beds and were surprised to find them as bunk beds. the shower was in the middle of the room and the sink at the end of the bed. this wasn’t a problem at all for us and was actually quite a fun and interesting experience, but I do think it should be more clearly advertised because if I had booked the room as a small family with kids, it would have been pretty uncomfortable.
it’s in the most amazing location - walking distance to main shops and bars and also the beach. the staff were super helpful and keen to do anything for you. the rooms are beautifully decorated and super clean.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Rachel
United Statesthe pour over coffee machine was not functional but they gave us coffee at their cafe
NA great location. Staff v responsive and attentive.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Priscilla
United StatesThe rooms are really small, like NYC small.
The property was right in the middle of everything and I was able to walk everywhere. The bed was so comfortable.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Susan
United StatesParking was confusing, lighting in room wasn't great for applying make-up.
Good location, upscale vibe, not having a front desk wasn't an issue at all, nice to be connected to a bar, comfortable bed.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Mark
United StatesThe window in our room was small, but that’s more to do with the design of the original building, not a big deal.
Slick modern design. I like use of concrete and wood.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Tamara
United StatesI wasn’t prepared for how tiny the rooms are and there was no door to the toilet. You really have to be comfortable with the person you’re traveling with for the lack of privacy. Our room was right off of the bar therefore, very loud.
amazing location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Teresa
United StatesPaper thin walls. We could hear everything from the hallway, room next door, and of course the noisy bar pumping music until all hours. (We had been out drinking ourselves, and even our festive mood upon arrival wasn’t enough to help us get past it.) Terrible lighting - nowhere enough for applying makeup, and only one mirror over dark sink/vanity area. Bathroom “barn door” did not fully close- leaving a gap and little privacy. Window to shower (and toilet, unless you close the shower curtain) visible 2’ from bed (great…for a minute, then you want optional privacy but it’s not there.) Contactless check in, combined with dark, lonely hallways felt a little cold. Fortunately, we were only there for one night. I made the reservation and spent the whole time convincing my husband it wasn’t so bad, but eventually had to admit how bad it was. REALLY wanted to like this place, but would not stay again. :(
Beautiful decor. Croissants and coffee were very good.
Stayed in June 2024
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