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Santa Barbara Home to Only Five Diamond B&B in North America

Enjoy luxury resort amenities in an intimate garden setting
Geneva Ives

October 30, 2012 // By Geneva Ives

By Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert October 30, 2012

 

The Simpson House Inn is one of the only bed and breakfasts in North America to receive the the AAA Five Diamond Award, making it one of your best choices when planning a luxury stay in Santa Barbara.

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A welcoming porch and warm lights greet you upon arrival at the Simpson House InnA welcoming porch and warm lights greet you upon arrival at the Simpson House Inn — Photo courtesy of Simpson House Inn

Just what is the AAA Five Diamond Award?

By definition, the AAA Five Diamond Award is indicative of ultimate luxury, sophistication and comfort with extraordinary physical attributes, meticulous personalized service, extensive amenities and impeccable standards of excellence. This prestigious rating is achieved by less than one-half of one percent of all AAA approved properties, thus denoting a true destination for the luxury-oriented. Inspectors make multiple unannounced visits to potential hotels, ensuring that each maintains a consistent level of quality, no matter what the season or occasion.

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Book a night or two in one of their secluded English cottagesBook a night or two in one of their secluded English cottages — Photo courtesy of Simpson House Inn

But what does the AAA Five Diamond Award mean to you, specifically?

It means gourmet, hot vegetarian breakfasts. Free newspapers. Complimentary Internet access. Temporary use of one of the area's best fitness clubs. Unparalleled hospitality. Walks through manicured English Gardens. Wine and hors d'oeuvres in the afternoon. Nighttime sweets. Off-street parking. In-room fridges. Bicycles and beach equipment. Need we go on?

Of course not. You're sold and ready to book a room. That's great, but you'll want to be sure to make reservations ASAP. The Simpson House Inn books up quickly with loyal, repeat customers eagerly looking forward to another stay at this beloved hotel.

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Geneva Ives' household is eligible for - optimistically - the AAA Three Diamond Award, so you'd be better off booking a room at the Simpson House Inn (did you read that, Mom?).

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