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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn Santa Barbara Converts to Marriott Lifestyle Brand
Hawkins Way Capital and FOUND Hotels announced that Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn, a long-standing Santa Barbara favorite for travelers, has now upgraded and rebranded to become FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara,Series by Marriott, bringing Marriott Bonvoy® rewards, complimentary breakfast, free parking, and enhanced guest services to one of the city's most recognized hospitality landmarks.
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