HOTEL REVIEW
Santa Barbara's Canary Hotel: How it rates
How it rates: * *
New and noteworthy: The former Hotel Andalucia was renamed the Canary Hotel and remodeled into a more elaborately decorated 97-room hotel.
The stay: Hole up in your room with some famed Central Coast wines, hit happy hour at the lobby bar or splash in the rooftop pool with gorgeous views.
The scene: Independent types from across the nation come to unwind with laid-back sightseeing.
Deal maker: Lovely, fresh décor and a convenient downtown location.
Deal breaker: Uneven service makes the premium room rates undeserved.
Stats: 31 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara; (877) 468-3515, www.canarysantabarbara.com.
Rooms: Rates begin at $405.
Rating is based on the room, service, ambience and overall experience with price taken into account in relation to quality.
* * * * * Outstanding on every level
* * * * Excellent
* * * Very good
* * Good
* Satisfactory
No Star: Poor
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