Palihouse Santa Barbara

"If you’re a fan of interesting, bespoke details and plenty of charm, you will love the anti-formulaic aesthetic that this hotel has managed to infuse into its property. Think floral armchairs, marble-topped tables, pale pink vintage-style umbrellas, and woven dining chairs. Plus, the handsome guest rooms and suites are all situated amongst a tranquil Mediterranean-style courtyard, right off a communal lobby lounge where you can hang out, work, or meet up with friends (or make some new ones). And really who wouldn’t want to stay at a casual, thrift-store-preppy boutique hotel that was formerly the site of The Santa Barbara School of the Arts? Located in a neighborhood-y section of Santa Barbara just a block or two off the main drag, this hotel feels both private and intimate while still being within walking distance from everything you could want."

"Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, Palihouse offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern luxury, which is exactly why it earned a place on T+L's It List in 2022. There are just 24 rooms and suites here, ensuring personalized service from its attentive staff. Every room is decked out in individual decor, including colorful walls and tapestries and vibrant fabrics in mismatched patterns that all somehow go together." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Settle your seasickness and get some much-needed rest at Palihouse Santa Barbara, with its perfect Mediterranean courtyard, delightfully idiosyncratic layout, and American vintage design." - Mark Fedeli

"Settle your seasickness and get some much-needed rest at Palihouse Santa Barbara, with its perfect Mediterranean courtyard, delightfully idiosyncratic layout, and American vintage design." - Mark Fedeli

"Downtown in Santa Barbara, amid Spanish colonial architecture, I landed at the new, 24-room Palihouse, an exercise in coastal vintage prep (think leafy courtyards, rattan chairs, and a cozy bar with bespoke cocktails)." - Travel + Leisure Editors