The Parkside Inn - Santa Barbara

It was fine. No problems, nothing outstanding.You check in at the main building a block or two away.The neighborhood was quiet and not a problem. I had expected that I might hear train traffic, but the fact is I didn't.Easy access to the beaches, harbor, freeway. Overall, while certainly not 4 or 5 star, a very good basic place to stay. Staff were completely […] helpful, allowing an early check in without any fuss or problem. Read more

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We love to visit Montecito and Santa Barbara but hate how pricey all the hotels are in the area. This hotel not only is reasonably priced, the rooms are very clean, the beds are INCREDIBLY COMFY!! No on-site amenities but this hotel is managed by the Hyatt down the street so if you like those "things" you have access to everything on their property. […] I used their gym - which was perfect, not busy and had all the equipment needed. Conveniently located by East Beach, The SB Zoo and a "locals" favorite spot East Beach Grill where breakfast CANNOT be missed - Wheat Germ Pancakes anyone?! :) We were extremely satisfied with The Parkside Inn and as frequent visitors to SB, will definitely stay there again!!! Read more

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Great location by Beach and State st.

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A great room close enough to the center of Santa Barbara. No breakfast!

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Overall it was a good place to stay at a reasonable price considering the location.

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This hotel is really an annex building to the Hyatt. You have to walk to the main hotel for the amenities. It is noisy at night from the freeway, but it is a good value overall. you have to drive to the downtown or take a city shuttle.

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We spent a Wednesday night there with our friends. Santa Barbara is a great halfway destination for us to meet a couple of times a year. We are always looking for great little places, and this one works! We had the place to ourselves. Only problem is if you want to hotel amenities like pool, spa, etc., you have to use the Hyatt. (2 blocks away, where […] you check-in for this Inn) Read more

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Remodeled to Hyatt standards with new, comfortable beds. About 2 blocks to the Hyatt on Cabrillo, with acess to all of the amenities. No views, but for me, it was all about the bed. A great location for walking to East Beach.

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Very clean room with comfy bed!

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Located 2 blocks from beach. Close to wharf. We walked to the zoo. Part of Hyatt Santa Barbara. Very nice room.

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Beautiful, quiet room. Highly recommend!

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We could barely sleep at this place, this room is on the first floor by the main entrance right next to the elevator. We could hear everyone coming in and out, doors opening and closing, we could hear people 4 rooms away. I should also add that we arrived to the hotel and we had to drive to the Hyatt to check in.

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very nice, excellant location

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The staff at the Hyatt where you check in was very friendly and responsive-it the room was clean but not very large and rather dark. The bathroom was small and the sink and showerhead were very short. They did have free parking and free wifi-the price was very reasonable as well and the location was fairly close to East Beach and the zoo.

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They charged extra $50 after I make my full payment on line, which I do not see any reason.

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nice and convenient

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this hotel is a property of the Hyatt, a few blocks away. You have to check in there, and can use their facilities , however you can park by this building. It was a nice room, large, comfortable but again, there is no lobby, you are separated. This is not a bad thing but I thought it was it's own hotel - it's not.

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Very nicely done room, great location 2-3 blocks from both beach and freeway, about a block or two to the zoo...You check in at the Hyatt and have access to all their facilities (I used their excellent fitness center, and the hot tub at night was great! You can dry off at the fire pit on their pool deck afterward). A few things we would have liked to […] be different - room could use an extra trash can, a hair dryer, bathrobes, and a heater that worked a little more quickly - we kept turning it up and it was finally 80 degrees in the room at 4 AM! Read more

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Although the exterior of the building looked somewhat drab, the rooms were exceptional. Rooms were spacious and comfortable.

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I never stayed in a hotel like that before, chceking in was very strange but parking was good and for a 1 night it was fine, if i was spending a few days i won't stay there...but it was nice and conforntable for the night.

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Stayed only one night on a family trip. Carpet was musty and needed to be cleaned but I suppose you can't help that with a room so close to the beach. It is very close to the East Beach, just minutes away. But checking in at the Hyatt is kind of annoying. Bed was comfortable though room was small.

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Great!

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We enjoyed our stay at the Parkside. It was clean and comfortable and nicely furnished. You check in at the Hyatt (or maybe the Hilton, can't remember which) and have access to services at the main location. Parkside is a great value and conveniently located. We would stay there again.

Genuine Expedia guest review

Great location, quiet, great price. Not fancy but can use the Hyatt facilities so worth the stay! Would stay here again.

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My girlfriend and I stayed in the single queen room. The room was small, and when we opened the window our view was just a fence. But we are not the kind of people that like to be kept up in our room! We got to take advantage of all the benefits of the Hyatt, including the pool and the gym! It's about two blocks from state street, down the street from […] the zoo and right across the street from the beach! The location was perfect, for us! And on the night of our anniversary we didn't know what a good restaurant to go to was, so we called the front desk. They were more than happy to list off some of their favorites in the area! Plan on staying here next trip to Santa Barbara as well! Read more

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Nondescript and nothing spectacular but great value. Cheaper than Motel 6. Only complaints are: pillows are feathers, not down (rather have polyester or cotton in that case) and too stiff; and sink had sewer smell - likely needed pipes cleaned - but didn't affect area beyond directly over the sink; some hassle checking in at Hyatt a couple blocks a […] way. Read more

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Great hotel, run by the Hyatt, where you need to check in, about 5 minutes walk away down the street. Staff in Hyatt lovely and friendly. Gave us maps and information about Santa Barbara.The hotel room was large, big double bed, huge wide screen TV, tea and coffee (although no milk), fridge, microwave and ironing board. Room service available as is […] breakfast (albeit a little pricey). Room was clean and comfortable. Bathroom clean and towels provided. As the hotel is part of the Hyatt we had access to all the facilities available in the Hyatt for just a fraction of the price. Location was just 5 minute walk from the sea front and half an hour walk to get to State Street. I would certainly come here again. Read more

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Overall it was a very neat clean and comfortable one night stay. There was a little noise from the nearby railway, but that did not disturb the sleep.Beds were very comfortable. For the price it represented excellent value and we would stay again.

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Was on my honeymoon and the managment gave a free bottle of champane and some chocolate strawberries. Unfortunately the maid drank half of the champane when we were out. Would not trust the maid service if you have anything value in the room.

Genuine Expedia guest review

If you want a comfortabe bed and Great big flat screen TV for night this is your place. Both are better then you'll find in a room at 3 times the price. Only downside is the bathroom is small and well as the overall room size. BEST VALUE IN TOWN!!!!!

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Enjoyed our stay - approximately 2 blocks from the beach. The hotel is serviced by the Hyatt, but not part of the Hyatt. Would have been good to know we had to drive there to check in. All of Hyatt's ammenities are available to Parkside Inn guests, so that's a nice feature - about a block away.

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Rooms were nice and big, bed and pillows were excellent. Room was near entrance and elevators and the noise was noticeable but tolerated. Had to drive or walk to the Hyatt to use their amenities. Overall, very nice.

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Good location - 2 blocks to the beach and near the bike path. We had 2 rooms - one small one with a queen sized bed and a living room with a nice TV. We liked the separation. There is also a small balcony & bathroom. Our room was very comfortable and clean. A great value. We did check in via the Hyatt which was a bit of a surprise, but offered great […] service - free apples, pool, hot-tub, and gym. They also sent me my electric toothbrush that I forgot in the room. I really appreciated that service! We'll definitely stay again. Read more

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ask to the room 243 is huge. A big room and a big balcony, the beds are amazing

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Upon arrival the room was issued to us. We went in only to find it hadn't been fully cleaned. The staff immediatly gave us another room and compted our breaskfast the next morning, but as we waited for the new room the maid went in and was out in 5 minutes.

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I will definitely go back. Great location, great amenities.

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Room small, smelled musty. Had to keep wall fan on the entire time for fresh cool air. Freeway noise on the side of the hotel facing inland. Had to keep sliding door closed. Good location and value for the money. Used jacuzzi at the Hyatt. No pay for movie stations. Free Internet and parking.

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Although our stay was only 1 day, we found the room to be very warm, clean and very confortable and would return next time we are in Santa Barbara. My only complaint is that you have to go over to the Haytt to check in. We found this out by asking a couple that was leaving. Rating the hotel on a 1-10 scale. We would give the hotel a solid 9.5

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Enjoyed it just as much as I did my first stay a month prior :)

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Cozy and convenient.

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Very good value! It would have been helpful to know we had to go to the Hyatt to check in. We also would have planned differently if we'd known we could use the Hyatt facilities - pool, etc.

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The Parkside is an older property that has been well maintained. The room was spacious but the furniture did not fit well. Example the TV was on the same wall as the couch so you had to sit on the bed to watch the TV. The area was safe, clean and quite. I will recomend to all friends and family.

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The staff at the Hyatt was extremely nice at check in. I brought my dog with me. The weight limit is 50lbs, give or a few pounds. The Parkside is a nice little inn. There is no front desk or frills. It was nice to be able to use the facility's at the Hyatt i.e. gym ,pool. It is a simple establishment but good for people who are looking to stay near […] the beach but don't want to pay 200+ a night. The beach is about a 2-3 block walk, and there is a park across the street from the inn.Restaurants and state street also near by. One drawback was the proximity of the train tracks. Overall for pet owners I found this location friendly. Quick in and out and a park across the street. Overall very pleased. Read more

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This hotel is a real find. Less than half the rate at the Hyatt where we checked in, yet it has the same furnishings, paint scheme, bedding, toiletries, and style. Unlike some past reviewers stated, We found no mold, smells, or any bad things. I looked the place over closely. Not a cobweb under the eaves, and no stained carpet. The view is not great, […] but the price made up for it. A pleasant walk to the beach. I will stay here again! Read more

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We had stayed the previous night in the Sheraton and my daughters and I were delighted to find that the room at the Parkside was actually bigger, and just as nice in every way. (Bedding, TV, etc.) The check in was awkward, but not unpleasant. We felt we had gotten a great deal.

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The hotel was cute and charming in that the building had been there for a long time. The view wasn't that great, but its location is convenient. The staff were pleasant, but the check-in was at the main building, a short drive away. The beds were old and uncomfortable.

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Enjoyed a three day getaway at this hotel.Good location with access to the Hyatt pool, gym and Bistro.Close to the beach,25 minute walk to state street or 5 minutes on the electric trolley.I will stay again and highly recommend it.

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