Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Staff was great and really helpful. The room was huge for 2 people.

Construction was a major issue.

Love it

We had the chance to stay a the Kimpton Canary for only one night and had a terrific experience. You arrive into a private valet driveway/courtyard that is beautifully landscaped. The lobby/bar/restaurant have a nice vibe and are also beautiful. We enjoyed the complimentary wine happy hour and then had dinner at the restaurant. It wasn’t crowded on our Friday night so there was not much buzz but the food and service were very good. We stopped at the rooftop pool which had stellar views but it was too windy for us to stay. We stayed in a suite where the bedroom was separated by French doors from the living room. The bed and linens were super comfortable. It is a dog friendly hotel and we heard a few of the pups barking from hallway noise while in our room getting ready for dinner. The complimentary coffee bar in the morning didn’t have decaf that we like and they were happy to bring some up for us. I would highly recommend this property.

Location and the restaurant

Our room had flag masts and it was rattling due high winds. This was very noisy.

The service was amazing. Also the pool area was great.

Cost of parking car.

My stay at the Kimpton Canary was very relaxing. I was initially roomed immediately off the elevator but Chloe ensured that I was moved to a different floor and room. This elevated my experience from the beginning-had my room not been changed, it would have been a poor experience as it was not a cheap stay for 3 nights. Hotel is overall expensive. Some features are nice but not $450 /night (and I came in the off-season) not including amenities such as Wifi, coffee bar, and a gym which were additional ~ $39 /daily. Other hotels have similar amenities included. That makes a huge difference for people when adding $200 depending on # of nights. Perhaps could charge a one time fee for amenities. I didn't have a car but parking is also additional-seems to be standard around the area. A a bit of a hassle. Pool was wonderful. Fireplaces however were not working nor were the space heaters up on the roof. Would have been nice to have had those functional for those wanting to sit and read after the sun went down. Room had some noise as walls were pretty thin. Bicycles were a nice addition-property has about 11 and, while it was not very crowded when I was there, I would imagine certain times of the year they are harder to reserve. Great safe location of State St. Very walkable/rideable to restaurants, shops, and approx 20 min to beach. Overall, I had an enjoyable stay and will definitely consider a repeat stay when I return to beautiful Santa Barbara. Cheers! AD

This hotel was the highlight of our roadtrip! The hotel was very pleasant and the restaurant was amazing. The location for walking to the pier and browsing shops along the way was a perfect day. If ever in Santa Barbara again, we will definitely stay here.