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Room Review Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

 

Dear Polite Traveler,

If you’ve read my review on this Hilton you know we needed a break, as many do, from the stress of last year.  So, we traveled eight hours from our home in Northern California to stay in the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.  And it is indeed beachfront.  Pacific Ocean breezes soothed me into a calm I’m still enjoying. 

Friendly faces awaited us at the extremely busy registration desk.  Not surprising since it was after 4 O’clock.  Since we’re Honors Members a lovely young person offered us the typical room upgrade and handed us bottles of water and drink coupons.

Note

The Daily $30 Resort Charge includes internet access for 2 devices, 2-hour bicycle rental; a glass of house wine (2 adults), 2 bottles of water available daily at front desk and a 20% discount on Spa services and tennis clinics.

Room #491 Bougainvillea Building

There are eight buildings full of rooms in this complex.  We were assigned to the Bougainvillea building with a garden view.  The garden/landscape is gorgeous, by the way.  Upgrading to an ocean or partial ocean view is pricy and not advantageous for us.  So, our choice worked out well. 

Room #491 was an excellent choice as we had a partial ocean and full garden view—the best of all worlds.  We could smell the jasmine the entire time our sliding door was open.  Heaven.  

Most all of what one would expect in a luxury resort was in the room: desk, couch, comfy bed, small fridge, television, iron, coffee pot.  But was lacking in one key element: the microwave.  What?  No microwave?  Nope.  None.  This normally wouldn’t be such a big deal, but I love sipping tea when in my room and there was no electric kettle to warm water either.  So I warmed my water in small amounts with the coffee maker, which wasn’t as bad as usual.  Typically, the tea has a coffee flavor when filtered through these.  I was lucky this time. 

Not a huge problem. 

Bed

The bed was comfy but didn’t feel new or recently rotated.  We both felt indentions with a side of lumps.  Still, not bad, just slightly noticeable.  Conversely, the bed sheets and comforter were excellent.  I slept well. 

Shower

Loved it!  The shower was excellent.  Its barn-style door, smooth shower pan and rain shower head filled me with envy.  I want it.  Seriously.  Want it. 

Bathroom

Mirroring the amazing, envy-inducing shower, the remainder of the bathroom was comfortable and on the minimalist, contemporary side.  A sink with a long counter lined a walk leading to the bathroom.  Inside was another smaller counter with a sink and the typical toilet to the side.  Turn and fall in love with the SHOWER!  Did I mention I love the shower?

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