Unbound Collection Santa Barbara (MarMonte) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jul 16, 2020, 10:39 am
#136
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: UA: 1K, Hyatt: Diamond
Posts: 65
Post Renovation Photos
Aug 14, 2020, 1:28 am
#138
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,712
The hotel's conversion to the Mar Monte is complete and the hotel has been rebranded. New website, complete with new photography, is now up at this link. It looks great - they did a wonderful job renovating the hotel.
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Mods, it would be great if you could rename this thread, please.
khabah
Aug 27, 2020, 8:22 am
#141
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 392
Am checkin in here tomorrow night so will report back on how things are post re-brand and renovation.
As a Globalist checking in on a Friday night I'm not expecting any huge upgrade (suites aren't even showing avail) but will try to get an ocean view balcony room (booked on points by the way). There's mixed reviews down thread on whether the ocean view is better than 'Mountain View'... any current thoughts on best location and room type to request if avail?
Any questions anyone has let me know and I'll do some live reporting from the property
Thanks!
As a Globalist checking in on a Friday night I'm not expecting any huge upgrade (suites aren't even showing avail) but will try to get an ocean view balcony room (booked on points by the way). There's mixed reviews down thread on whether the ocean view is better than 'Mountain View'... any current thoughts on best location and room type to request if avail?
Any questions anyone has let me know and I'll do some live reporting from the property
Thanks!
Aug 27, 2020, 3:13 pm
#142
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,869
Am checkin in here tomorrow night so will report back on how things are post re-brand and renovation.
As a Globalist checking in on a Friday night I'm not expecting any huge upgrade (suites aren't even showing avail) but will try to get an ocean view balcony room (booked on points by the way). There's mixed reviews down thread on whether the ocean view is better than 'Mountain View'... any current thoughts on best location and room type to request if avail?
Any questions anyone has let me know and I'll do some live reporting from the property
Thanks!
As a Globalist checking in on a Friday night I'm not expecting any huge upgrade (suites aren't even showing avail) but will try to get an ocean view balcony room (booked on points by the way). There's mixed reviews down thread on whether the ocean view is better than 'Mountain View'... any current thoughts on best location and room type to request if avail?
Any questions anyone has let me know and I'll do some live reporting from the property
Thanks!
Also lived in Santa Barbara for years best food nearby is Brophy Bro’s on the Harbor, just checked and they are still open. Outdoor dining with views of the Marina. It’s about a 10-15 minute walk, not too far and great scenery on the way.
Enjoy your trip!
Aug 27, 2020, 3:38 pm
#143
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 392
Thank you @Matt4200! Still looking at Park City by the way - maybe after Labor Day
Just heard from my concierge that we were confirmed to two King Ocean View Balcony rooms (adjoining)... so let's see how it works out!
Thanks for that restaurant rec - I had heard of it before and then the fish and chips on the menu sold me Will maybe head there tomorrow night...
Just heard from my concierge that we were confirmed to two King Ocean View Balcony rooms (adjoining)... so let's see how it works out!
Thanks for that restaurant rec - I had heard of it before and then the fish and chips on the menu sold me
Will maybe head there tomorrow night...
Aug 27, 2020, 3:46 pm
#144
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,869
Thank you @Matt4200! Still looking at Park City by the way - maybe after Labor Day
Just heard from my concierge that we were confirmed to two King Ocean View Balcony rooms (adjoining)... so let's see how it works out!
Thanks for that restaurant rec - I had heard of it before and then the fish and chips on the menu sold me Will maybe head there tomorrow night...
Just heard from my concierge that we were confirmed to two King Ocean View Balcony rooms (adjoining)... so let's see how it works out!
Thanks for that restaurant rec - I had heard of it before and then the fish and chips on the menu sold me
Will maybe head there tomorrow night...That’s a good upgrade I hope your stay is enjoyable. It’s an amazing location and I’d love to see what they’ve done post remodel.
Yeah, Brophy’s is the best if you’re into Fish & Chips!
Another great spot but only doing Takeout is Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch. Really great Chicken and Tri-Tip.
Anyways enjoy your stay and would love your input on MarMonte
Aug 29, 2020, 11:15 am
#145
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 392
On property now - checked in yesterday around 4 and received adjoining rooms as requested - one Oceanview King and one Oceanview with Queen beds, in the Santa Maria building...which actually is nice because parking (free) in the lot right outside the building and the fitness center at end of the hall (currently closed though).
Rooms are nice! Freshly renovated with even a slight scent of the paint still. We're on the ground floor and the noise hasn't been bad at all. However there is noise coming from somewhere that lasted all night (can't figure out if it's the plumbing upstairs? The AC unit? or people showering all through the night because it hears like water in the walls if that makes sense..) So didn't have the soundest of sleeps unfortunately.
Tried to get into Brophy Bros for dinner last night and there was an hour and twenty min wait so we went to State St. instead and ate outside in the pedestrian zone. Will try Brophy again today!
Lido Cafe is open for takeout breakfast which I'm going to order now and bring back to our room to eat on balcony (free for Globalists, they didn't mention a limit). Otherwise, have a mini fridge in the room for drinks/snacks and requested an electric kettle which they brought down and made coffee in the room this a.m (breakfast doesn't start till 8).
Will report back later with more... in the mean time, let me know any questions y'all have!
Rooms are nice! Freshly renovated with even a slight scent of the paint still. We're on the ground floor and the noise hasn't been bad at all. However there is noise coming from somewhere that lasted all night (can't figure out if it's the plumbing upstairs? The AC unit? or people showering all through the night because it hears like water in the walls if that makes sense..) So didn't have the soundest of sleeps unfortunately.
Tried to get into Brophy Bros for dinner last night and there was an hour and twenty min wait so we went to State St. instead and ate outside in the pedestrian zone. Will try Brophy again today!
Lido Cafe is open for takeout breakfast which I'm going to order now and bring back to our room to eat on balcony (free for Globalists, they didn't mention a limit). Otherwise, have a mini fridge in the room for drinks/snacks and requested an electric kettle which they brought down and made coffee in the room this a.m (breakfast doesn't start till 8).
Will report back later with more... in the mean time, let me know any questions y'all have!
Jan 20, 2021, 12:26 am
#146
Join Date: Nov 2020
Programs: WOH Globalist
Posts: 230
On property now - checked in yesterday around 4 and received adjoining rooms as requested - one Oceanview King and one Oceanview with Queen beds, in the Santa Maria building...which actually is nice because parking (free) in the lot right outside the building and the fitness center at end of the hall (currently closed though).
Rooms are nice! Freshly renovated with even a slight scent of the paint still. We're on the ground floor and the noise hasn't been bad at all. However there is noise coming from somewhere that lasted all night (can't figure out if it's the plumbing upstairs? The AC unit? or people showering all through the night because it hears like water in the walls if that makes sense..) So didn't have the soundest of sleeps unfortunately.
Tried to get into Brophy Bros for dinner last night and there was an hour and twenty min wait so we went to State St. instead and ate outside in the pedestrian zone. Will try Brophy again today!
Lido Cafe is open for takeout breakfast which I'm going to order now and bring back to our room to eat on balcony (free for Globalists, they didn't mention a limit). Otherwise, have a mini fridge in the room for drinks/snacks and requested an electric kettle which they brought down and made coffee in the room this a.m (breakfast doesn't start till 8).
Will report back later with more... in the mean time, let me know any questions y'all have!
Rooms are nice! Freshly renovated with even a slight scent of the paint still. We're on the ground floor and the noise hasn't been bad at all. However there is noise coming from somewhere that lasted all night (can't figure out if it's the plumbing upstairs? The AC unit? or people showering all through the night because it hears like water in the walls if that makes sense..) So didn't have the soundest of sleeps unfortunately.
Tried to get into Brophy Bros for dinner last night and there was an hour and twenty min wait so we went to State St. instead and ate outside in the pedestrian zone. Will try Brophy again today!
Lido Cafe is open for takeout breakfast which I'm going to order now and bring back to our room to eat on balcony (free for Globalists, they didn't mention a limit). Otherwise, have a mini fridge in the room for drinks/snacks and requested an electric kettle which they brought down and made coffee in the room this a.m (breakfast doesn't start till 8).
Will report back later with more... in the mean time, let me know any questions y'all have!
Jan 20, 2021, 1:46 am
#147
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SJC/BUR
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Starwood Gold
Posts: 1,089
Jan 20, 2021, 8:55 am
#150
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 392
Hi there - when we were there in the summer we spent a lot of time outdoors...walking/running the beach path, Paddle Boarding, etc. It's a fantastic location to do all that but I'm guessing the weather is much cooler right now. We also walked along State St. at night which they blocked traffic and was pedestrian only (not sure if that's still the case) and ate dinner at a few restaurants there as the whole strip was set up for outdoor dining. What a bummer that's not the case right now but hopefully it will change soon. We were only there a couple of days on the way to Carmel so that pretty much summed up our stay!