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  When researching hotels in Santa Barbara, The Simpson House Inn appeared to be the perfect place to stay. Incredible reviews; voted second best hotel in Santa Barbara with a central... read more location. We were very excited for our upcoming stay.

I read a couple of the 0-1star reviews but thought; you always get a few bad reviews!

However, having since finished our 2 night stay, I wish I had taken the bad reviews seriously as I feel that the majority were both fair and accurate.

We felt the Simpson House Inn was a huge disappointment.

First off, I would like to state that the grounds were lovely and lived up to the images and reviews. A small complaint (but something we feel you would expect from a 5 star hotel) the cushions on the loungers and chairs were left out at night, therefore in the morning they were always damp with dew and covered in cobwebs and unusable until they dried.

When we checked in, there is no help with the luggage to take it upstairs. Again small issue but something I feel you would expect from a 5 star rated hotel.

Our room was small, dark and very outdated. Everything creaked and it smelt very damp, it reminded me of an antique centre. The shower in our room was either freezing or boiling. It was clean, however could do with a good dusting.

The location is ok. It’s a 10minute walk to the top of state street. And a 40min walk to the pier and funk zone. But, I would not say it was totally central.

The afternoon wine tasting and afternoon tea were lovely! However, the gourmet breakfast was very basic and the service incredibly lacklustre.

There is no staff on site after 9pm other than a next door caretaker. I personally, found the staff to be unapproachable and cold and not 5 star service. It felt very much that they just wanted to take your money and then to be left alone.

Overall, in my opinion The Simpson House Inn is a B&B and not a 5 star hotel. I’m am incredibly surprised as to why they have such great reviews and are considered a 5 star hotel.

I would not stay again nor recommend The Simpson House Inn.

  An Amazing Wedding Weekend - The Simpson House is the perfect place to have a wedding! This past weekend our daughter got married there. It was magical! Every detail was just perfect. The accommodations are... read more very romantic! Some of the rooms have fireplaces and deep soaking tubs. The sheets were so soft we ended up buying some to take home! The grounds of The Simpson House are stunning! There are flowers and song birds everywhere. Each morning we were greeted with a beautiful, delicious breakfast on the porch or in the main house. The staff throughout our stay were so helpful and kind. I simply cannot explain how special this place is. I look forward to staying there on my next trip to Santa Barbara!

  Our Garden Party Wedding Dreams Come True! - Simpson House Inn was the perfect romantic backdrop for our wedding weekend. We had the pleasure of enjoying the inn for entire weekend with our closest family and friends and... read more hosting our wedding on the gorgeous grounds. The property feels completely private and intimate, all while being in the heart of Santa Barbara's downtown. The rooms were beautiful, the staff was lovely, and the food was delicious. The entire weekend felt like a fairy tale, and we could not have been happier.

  Wonderful and romantic escape. - The Simpson House Inn is one of those special and memorable places. Everything about our stay was lovely! The staff is wonderful as are the grounds and... read more rooms.

We enjoyed a romantic get away in a beautifully appointed room with breakfast served outside on our wrap around deck. The food was terrific.

We highly recommend this jewel of a bed and breakfast for anyone seeking a relaxing and romantic escape.

  A place to visit but feel as if you’re home. - This isn’t your typical bed and breakfast. The accommodations are excellent. The food is unbelievable. The gardens are so beautiful with lovely flowers, baby rabbits... read more and lovely birds. It is so relaxing. The staff treat you like royalty. We’ve been visiting the Simpson House Inn for thirteen years. It never disappoints.

  Charming Inn tucked away in the heart of SB - We stayed at Simpson House along with a majority of the wedding party we were with. It’s a magical spot - oozing with charm throughout.

We stayed in one... read more of the cottages and found it to be a gem - beautifully appointed and even a little quirky.

The staff was incredibly kind and attentive. They had the best orange juice I’ve ever tasted.

Though there’s not much activity in the quiet neighborhood nearby, the Inn is a short (under 5 min drive) to State Street with a myriad of shops and dining options.

Definitely recommended for a romantic getaway or special event.