Just received this review and it reminded me that Santa Barbara is a great walking town. Now Amtrak is offering a 20% discount to and from Santa Barbara. Here's what the inn visitor recommended:
"Santa Barbara is promoting car free getaways. The Amtrak Station is an easy one mile walk to Inn of the Spanish Garden. The staff were wonderful and the attention to details couldn't be missed. Just three blocks off of the main drag (State Street) this Inn was within walking distance to great Stores and shops (Saks Fifth Avenue was only three blocks away) and a large selection of restaurants, theaters and museums. My room was fabulous with a queen sized, four poster bed, fireplace and patio. The bath amenities, robe and slippers, deep soaking bath tub and stocked honor bar added to the ambiance. There was original artwork throughout the Inn, which I was told was done by the owner. At night, you can order a bottle of wine (served with large wine glasses etched with the Inn's name) and sit out in the courtyard by the fire pit - don't forget the complimentary homemade cookies! Each morning a complimentary, continental breakfast was served and fresh quiche of the day was available. The lobby had a computer set up for use by the guests and there were complimentary videos and popcorn at the front desk. This Inn has it all!"
"Santa Barbara is promoting car free getaways. The Amtrak Station is an easy one mile walk to Inn of the Spanish Garden. The staff were wonderful and the attention to details couldn't be missed. Just three blocks off of the main drag (State Street) this Inn was within walking distance to great Stores and shops (Saks Fifth Avenue was only three blocks away) and a large selection of restaurants, theaters and museums. My room was fabulous with a queen sized, four poster bed, fireplace and patio. The bath amenities, robe and slippers, deep soaking bath tub and stocked honor bar added to the ambiance. There was original artwork throughout the Inn, which I was told was done by the owner. At night, you can order a bottle of wine (served with large wine glasses etched with the Inn's name) and sit out in the courtyard by the fire pit - don't forget the complimentary homemade cookies! Each morning a complimentary, continental breakfast was served and fresh quiche of the day was available. The lobby had a computer set up for use by the guests and there were complimentary videos and popcorn at the front desk. This Inn has it all!"
