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Simpson House Inn vs Cheshire Cat Inn vs Hotel Californian.
On the numbers, Cheshire Cat Inn takes it — 8.0on the Le Hotelist Score. But the sub-scores below are where the real decision is: they measure different things, and one of them is probably the thing you care about.
| Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara, CA | Cheshire Cat Inn Santa Barbara, CA | Hotel Californian Santa Barbara, CA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Hotelist Score | 7.9 · Very good | 8.0 · Very good | 7.5 · Very good |
| Design | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Service | 9.0 | 9.0 | 7.7 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Quiet | 8.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Best for | a romantic weekend, families, time on the water | a romantic weekend, families, time on the water | food-first travelers, families, time on the water |
| Not for | anyone who wants room service and resort amenities | anyone who wants room service and resort amenities | light sleepers who want total silence |
| Price | from $545 $$$ · $450–800 | from $295 $$ · $250–450 | from $545 $$$ · $450–800 |
| Rooms | 15 | 21 | 121 |
| Style | Neo Victoriana Historic Inn Boarding House · Romantic Country | Neo Victoriana Historic Inn Boarding House · Romantic Country | Country Estate New Build Contemporary · Bohemian Theatrical |
| Nearby & on-site | Paddle, Pool | Paddle | Pool, Paddle, Spa |
| Restaurant | — | — | Destination restaurant |
| Adults-only | No | No | No |
| See rates → | See rates → | See rates → |
Bold = highest in that row. Score methodology at /le-score.