Fodor's Expert Review Hyatt Santa Barbara

A complex of four buildings on 3 landscaped acres, the Hyatt provides an appealing lodging option in a prime location right across from East Beach. The lobby and walkways in the historic main building, which was constructed in 1931, reflect old Santa Barbara: Spanish tiles, wrought-iron chandeliers, and vintage black-and-white photos. All rooms and baths have down comforters, flat-screen high-definition TVs, contemporary furnishings, and refrigerators; deluxe and ocean-view rooms have private balconies or patios.