Most Frequent Questions and Answers

What time is check-in?

Check-In is at 4:00pm. 

Noon is our standard check-out time. 

Upon check in, we must have a valid credit card on file to authorize for the amount of your stay. At check out, you may pay in cash and the authorization on the credit card will be released according to the cardholder policy (usually 1-3 business days). We do not accept a cash deposit for the stay at check in.

Pets are not allowed at the Upham Hotel. Certified Service Animals are allowed in compliance with the ADA act. A service animal is defined as a dog that has received specialized training to perform work or tasks that assist peoples with disabilities.

Some, but not all of our rooms feature a refrigerator. If this is a priority to you, please be sure to list it under “Special Requests” and we will make every effort based on availability to assure you are assigned a room with a refrigerator.

Unfortunately, we do not offer additional bedding options.

We offer free parking on a first-come, first-served basis.

We have several buildings with staircases. None of them offer elevators. If you would like accommodations without stairs, please look for our ADA Accessible rooms or list such under “Special Requests” in the booking process so that we can be sure to assign you to a room accessible without the use of stairs.

Many, but not all of our rooms face the gardens. If this is a priority to you, please be sure to list it under “Special Requests” and we will make every effort based on availability to assure you are assigned to a room with a garden view.

Our restaurant on-site, Louie’s serves beer and wine during their regular business hours.

We are just one mile from the beautiful Santa Barbara beaches.

The airport is a 20 minute drive away.

We have made a special arrangement with Yellow Cab for a $28 flat rate for trips between the Upham Hotel and Airport.  (subject to change)

We do not offer a breakfast.