Santa Barbara, CaliforniaLower State
Kimpton Canary Santa Barbara
Spanish Colonial rooftop sanctuary
Lower State Santa Barbara, California
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGSpanish Colonial rooftop sanctuary
Spanish Revival architecture with hand-painted tiles anchors a lively rooftop pool scene high above downtown.
“all feature soft billowing drapery, four poster beds, caned elements, and cheeky art pieces. An aura of comfortable warmth emanates from the property.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Rooms are a quite sensible mix of the Spanish/Moroccan theme that the name implies and a full complement of contemporary-luxe comforts, including four-poster beds.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
State Street is one block away for shopping, and complimentary cruiser bikes reach the Funk Zone in minutes.
The rooms
Canopy four-poster beds feature Italian Frette linens, opening to private balconies in select suites.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop pool looks out over downtown Santa Barbara toward the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Finch & Fork
The kitchen serves Central Coast seafood and farmers' market produce alongside Santa Barbara County wines.
At the table
The bar pours seasonal produce cocktails and Central Coast craft beers beneath warm counter lamps.
How it began
Built on the site of the 1920s Hotel Carrillo, the property underwent a complete interior redesign in 2023.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.