Located just two blocks from Butterfly beach, on a boutique-lined street off of Hwy 101, the Montecito Inn is a unique hotel located just steps from some of Santa Barbara's best dining and shopping. Originally financed in 1927 by actor-producer-director Charlie Chaplin, this hotel is surrounded by million-dollar estates and the San Ysidro foothills. Conceived as a getaway for Chaplin and his friends, the Inn is now filled with reminders of its Golden Era heritage. Guests are served a complimentary, continental breakfast down in the lobby. After that, they might want to relax by the pool, sit in the whirlpool spa, or enjoy a morning workout in the on site fitness facility. The Inn offers complimentary use of bicycles to explore the area, or guests can just hop on the trolley to the pier, the mission, and beyond.
Credit Cards
Guarantee -
Credit cards required to guarantee arrival after 6pm local hotel time. See rate rules for credit cards accepted.
or send 1 nights deposit in listed currency. see g/htl/uiq/p14 for utell office locations.
Authorized agents can guarantee to their agency identification number. see g/htl/uiq/p20 for details
Deposit
See keyword 8 for details
Extras/Options
Hotel taxes are-
12.00 percent
Hotel service charge is-
Included in rates
Travel agent commissions are-
10.00 percent
Continental breakfast included in rates
Facilities
Air condition - pbl rooms elevator - lift
Bar luggage storage
Business centre newsstand
Cocktail lounge parking
Conference facilities private garage
Disabled facilities - pbl rooms restaurant
Off-site-
Ballroom delicatessen
Banquet facilities pet kennels
Beauty salon pharmacy
Coffee shop picnic area - tables
Fees may apply to above facilities
Safety-
Smoke alarms in public rooms
Sprinkler system in public rooms
Smoke alarms in guest rooms
Sprinkler system in guest rooms
Frequent Programs
Frequent flyer-
No frequent flyer programs at this time.
Location
Utell superior selection
3 Star
Located in one of America s most beautiful seaside communities the montecito inn is only 2.5 blocks to butterfly beach and adjacent to boutique shopping and sidewalk bistros. The montecito inn was built in 1928 by screen legend Charlie Chaplin as an escape to paradise for his closest friends. Enriched with influences reminiscent of early Santa Barbara newly designed guest rooms are a reflection of the montecito inn s proud history and tradition. Bedrooms decorated with classic patterns and furnishings in war earth tones and bathrooms adorned with hand-painted ceramic tile create ambiance. The montecito inn offers the perfect blend of classic style comfort convenience and personalized service.
Located in one of America s most beautiful seaside communities the montecito inn is only 2.5 blocks to butterfly beach and adjacent to boutique shopping and sidewalk bistros.
Featuring 61 elegant guest rooms and luxury suites room amenities include wireless internet flat-screen televisions HBO, DVD and CD players voice mail electricity current 120 dc sitting table /standard rooms/ a/c with individual climate control /luxury rooms only/ fireplace /limited to some luxury rooms/ radio iron/ironing board hairdryer refrigerators full bath with shower. also included is a complimentary
continental breakfast which is served daily.
For your leisure pleasure enjoy the outdoor heated pool spa and sauna exercise room and courtesy use of hotel beach cruising bikes.
this property was built in 1928 renovated in 2004
Other-
Number of guest rooms - 61
Pets not permitted
Number of floors - 3
Conference rooms-
1 Meeting rooms
Capacity of largest room 52 people
Maximum conference capacity 52 people
Chaplain room -
Length 9 meters
Width 14 meters
Height 4 meters
Maximum theatre style capacity 52
Maximum classroom capacity 52
Maximum u shaped style capacity 16
Maximum boardroom style capacity 26
Meeting rooms have windows for natural daylight that
Can be effectively blacked out.
The conference room is offered complimentary with a
Pick up of 10 or more sleeping rooms per night.
Complimentary wireless internet access also provided
For any group size.
//fees may apply to above facilities//
Packages
Cor - corporate rate
Wkd - weekend rate - saturday arrivals have a 2 night min. length of stay required
Grs - greatrate - 2 nt min/no max inc bfast great discounts
U2v - utell value hotel promotion
Lge - lategetaways - no meals included in the rate
Instr - internet special
Tvl - travel agent rate id required
Pro - prom1 - promotional rate 1
Pr1 - prom2 - promotional rate 2
Pr2 - prom3 -promotional rate 3
Policy
Family plan - All children pay full adult price.
Maximum 2 adults and 1 child per room.
Reservations accepted until 4pm local hotel time on day of arrival however it is recommended that when making reservations on the same day as arrival that they are confirmed no later than 12 noon local hotel time.
Minimum night stay may apply
Room Descriptions
Amenities-
Air condition - gst rms - jacuzzi - some rooms
Some rooms kitchenette - some rooms
Alarm clock message service
Bath - toweling robe microwave in room - some
Cable television - cnn rooms
Complimentary newspaper - modem data port
Some rooms non smoking guest rooms
Disabled fac - in rooms - some rooms
Some rooms radio
Facsimile - fax refrigerator
Fireplace - some rooms sound proofed guest rms -
Hairdryer in room some rooms
In - room movies direct dial telephone
In - room safe - some television
Rooms temperature control
Internet access turn down service
Intl direct dial phone 110 - 120 voltage
Iron - ironing board
C1q -
Complimentary wireless internet cable tv w/hbo flat-screen tv dvd/cd player refrigerator full bath.
A1q -
Two windows with beautiful views of the santa ynez mountains. complimentary wireless internet cable tv w/hbo flat-screen tv dvd/cd player full bath.
K1c -
Complimentary wireless internet cable tv w/hbo flat-screen tv dvd/cd player refrigerator full bath.
//fees may apply to above amenities//
Services
24 Hour front desk manicure
Babysitting service massage service
Car rental - car hire multilingual staff
Catering services porter - bell hop
Concierge room service - limited
Frnt desk safe dpst box valet parking
Laundry - cleaning SVC wakeup service maid service
Dining and entertainment-
Montecito cafe
Rated excellent in the 2006 zagat survey. quoted by zagat as the ultimate gourmands dream of outstanding food at unbelievable prices can be found at this californian mainstay in the darling montecito inn homestyle inventive food prepared with the freshest ingredients.
Jeanines bakery - 0 miles west
Open sunday - saturday 0700 - 1800 for breakfast lunchand dinner.
Luckys steak house - 0 miles west
Open sunday - saturday 1700 - 2200 for dinner.
Montecito cafe - 0 miles north
Open sunday - saturday 1130 - 2200 for lunch and dinner.
Montecito cafe bar - 0 miles north
Open sunday - saturday 1700 - 2200 for dinner.
Pane E Vino - 2 miles northeast
Open sunday - saturday 1130 - 2100 for lunch and dinner.
Tratoria Mollys - 0 miles northwest
Open tuesday - sunday 0700 - 1800 for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Tre Luna - 0 miles southwest
Open sunday - saturday 0730 - 2100 for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Recreation-
Childrens swimming pool outdoor swimming pool
Fitnees centre - health club sauna
Outdoor heated pool
Off-site-
Beach snorkeling
Boutiques - shops spa
Scuba diving tennis courts
fees may apply to above activities
Transportation
Public transportation
Car rental
Taxi
Fees may apply to above transportation
Directions-
From Santa Barbara airport
From airport take highway 101 s and exit on live mill road. At stop sign go left onto olive mill rd. proceed to next stop sign. Turn left onto coast village road. Hotel entrance will be on your left. Hotel is on the corner of coast village road and olive mill road.
From Lax -
From lax get onto 405 N. Proceed to 101 W - Ventura highway. exit onto olive mill road off of hwy 101. Go straight through intersection. hotel is located on left at the center of coast village rd and olive mill.
Property Description
Located just two blocks from Butterfly beach, on a boutique-lined street off of Hwy 101, the Montecito Inn is a unique hotel located just steps from some of Santa Barbara's best dining and shopping. Originally financed in 1927 by actor-producer-director Charlie Chaplin, this hotel is surrounded by million-dollar estates and the San Ysidro foothills. Conceived as a getaway for Chaplin and his friends, the Inn is now filled with reminders of its Golden Era heritage. Guests are served a complimentary, continental breakfast down in the lobby. After that, they might want to relax by the pool, sit in the whirlpool spa, or enjoy a morning workout in the on site fitness facility. The Inn offers complimentary use of bicycles to explore the area, or guests can just hop on the trolley to the pier, the mission, and beyond.Completely smoke-free guest rooms are decorated using classic patterns and furnishings, and warm tones. The bathrooms are adorned with hand-painted tiles. Though modest in size, the rooms are comfortable and equipped with all modern conveniences, like a flat- screen TV and high-speed Internet access. A ceiling fan circulates the air and provides cooling. Downstairs, the popular Montecito Cafe offers California Nouveau cuisine, while the Bar offers a special appetizer menu, fine wines, and cocktails. Gourmet in-room dining is also offered through room service.