"Laying your head down at the downtown Kimpton Canary hotel is an easy decision. Not fussy or ritzy, it’s a casual Spanish-style property that has a rooftop with some of the best views you can get in the area. In fact, it plays host to Santa Barbara’s largest rooftop pool—with knockout 360-degree views of downtown, the Pacific Ocean, and the distant mountains. Whether you like to eat farm-to-table bounty, are just interested in tanning in the California sun, or want easy access to downtown and the Funk Zone, the Canary has that and more. They also lean heavily into all kinds of curated events so you certainly won't be bored here (think seasonal sip ’n swirls, yoga, and lots more)."
"The Kimpton Canary is a warm and inviting spot right from the get go. Its Spanish Colonial-inspired decor brings in those warm neutral tones the area is known and loved for, along with four-poster beds with bright white bedding in each room for an air of sophistication. The hotel's rooftop pool is particularly loved by guests as it comes lined with plush chaise loungers that overlook the city below." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Participating in the 'Forgot It? We've Got It!' program offering accessories like belts, purses, and sunglasses." - Bailey Berg
"This hotel participates in the Kimpton x Lit Hub book-lending program: guests can borrow Lit Hub–selected titles by asking at the front desk, consult seasonal curated reading lists (the spring selection spotlights books written by women for Women’s History Month), and take part in virtual Q&As and readings with authors and publishers. Guests can also access Lit Hub’s Literary Long Weekend itineraries—curated bookstore and library stops, dining recommendations, and activity suggestions—by asking at check-in, and Kimpton and Lit Hub publish each season’s selections and interview links on their social channels. Participating properties also offer a “book lovers’ discount” of 20%." - Michelle Baran
"Kimpton Canary is listed as a pricier hotel option." - Sophie Friedman