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Address: 1900 Lasuen Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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El Encanto Hotel, SANTA BARBARA El Encanto Hotel, SANTA BARBARA
Located in the exclusive Rivera neighborhood of Santa Barbara, El Encanto Hotel offers charming cottages, bungalows, old brick pathways and sweeping lawns set within six acres of gardens, and features spectacular views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1918, the hotel once provided gracious hospitality to old world Hollywood starlets. Today, the property is owned by Orient Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises, which is committed to preserving classic, historical properties. Just one half mile past the historic Santa Barbara Mission, El Encanto Hotel is five minutes from the downtown shops and restaurants on State Street. The 40 mile Santa Ynez Vineyards Trail begins five miles from the city.

El Encanto Hotel offers 84 guestrooms in one and two story California Craftsman and Spanish Colonial style bungalows decorated in French Country. Guestroom amenities include minibars, Internet access, down pillows and comforters, terry bathrobes, Penhaligon's toiletries, evening turndown service, and complimentary daily newspapers. Some guestrooms also have hardwood floors and fireplaces.

The hotel's restaurant features a French American menu that changes seasonally, along with an extensive wine list. The restaurant provides quiet, intimate dining in the alcove, while the upper terrace offers refreshing alfresco dining against the backdrop of glistening city lights and the Pacific Ocean. Popular with locals, the hotel's lobby lounge serves appetizers, martinis, and regional wines with a backdrop of live piano music and sweeping ocean views.

Hotel amenities include vine draped walkways to the hotel's lily pond, wishing well and outdoor splash pool patio. Maps for self guided nature walks and local wine country tour information are complimentary. The hotel offers four salons and outdoor garden spaces for meetings and events. Valet parking is complimentary.

Renovation Notice:

This hotel is currently renovating four of its cottages. Work will take place between 8 AM 5 PM, Monday Friday. Tennis courts will be unavailable during the renovation.

The hotel assures that it will make every effort to minimize construction noise and related disturbance.

The hotel is scheduled to close at the end of September 2006 for approximately one year for extensive renovations.

This renovation information supersedes all other information in this hotel's description that relates to these hotel amenities.

Property Amenities
  • Coffee Tea Maker
  • In House Bar
  • Children Allowed
  • Data Ports
  • Business Center
  • Hair Dryer

Nearby Attractions
Santa Barbara Mission...Walking Distance. Museum Of Natural History.....Walking Distance Santa Barbara Zoo.....5 miles
les. The Ocean And Beach.....5 miles
les. Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens.....2 miles
les. Over 200 Restaurants In Santa Barbara.....All Within 20 miles
nutes From The Hotel. Ganna Walska Lotusland.....8 miles
les. Downtown And Shopping.....3 miles
les. Downtown Offices.....3 miles
les. City Hall.....3 miles
les. Vetronix Corp.....Across The Street. University California Santa Barbara.....8 miles
les.

Driving Directions
From Santa Barbara Airport:
Take Hwy 101 South and take Mission Street Exit.
Make a left turn, at the first stop sign turn right on Los Olivos.
As you pass the Old Mission Santa Barbara, veer right.
Go on Alameda Padre Serra for half a Mile and veer left to Lasuen.
You will then make a left on Alvarado.
The hotel is located on the right.

Property Information
  • Check In Time - 3 p.m.
  • Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
  • Credit Card Required
  • Doorman/Doorwoman
  • Floors - 2
  • Suites - 0
  • Guestrooms - 52
  • Hotel Built - 1915
  • Hotel Renovated - 1991
  • Minimum Check-in Age - 18
  • Photo Identification Required

Policies & Disclaimers
  • Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See User Agreement.
  • Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
  • Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
  • You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
  • These rates are only avaliable through our websites and call centers and cannot be obtained by calling the hotel directly as they will not have our discounted rates in their system.
  • By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the User Agreement.
  • You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.

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