Location : Evocative of a Spanish manor, this sophisticated urban retreat is half a block from State Street, with its open-air shopping plazas, restaurants, shops, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

Facilities : 97 rooms are available to guests at this hotel, which includes a lift and a reception desk. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel offers a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services include a 24-hour security service, room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well.

Rooms : Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a refrigerator included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, a TV, a radio, a DVD player and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment : The pleasantly heated water of the outdoor pool area guarantees comfortable swimming. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including cycling/mountain biking, a gym, callisthenics, a spa and massage treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.

Meals : The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. A fortifying breakfast is served daily.

Payment : All major credit cards, including American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.