Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Downtown

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5th

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Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort	Average Price: $368 Check Rates

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633 East Cabrillo Boulevard

Santa Barbara, 93103 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 33
Average review rating: 3.79

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (3) , Expedia (55) , Travelocity (13) , TripAdvisor (571) , YahooTravel (18)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	Recent comments complained about room smell.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The hotel was the perfect distance from the downtown shopping area (about five minutes in car) so that we could eat at a nice restaurant, but still escape the hustle and bustle by returning to our oasis along the beach.

"Perfect Beachside Hotel in Santa Barbara for Family with Young Children " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2012 Vote

2. The Hotel location is perfect for beach, downtown, and resturants.

"Great location, Furnishings are looking a little tired. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/23/2012 Vote

3. We also enjoyed downtown Santa Barbara, a great town and beautiful area.

"Lovely if a bit dated....Great breakfast! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/19/2010 Vote

4. Clean downtown with fine resturants.

"Would not recommend " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/18/2010 Vote

5. Proximity to the beach while still being close to downtown is excellent.

"Very good... a few problems " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2009 Vote

6. Close to downtown.

"Excellent overall. The grounds are great. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/27/2012 Vote

7. This was our first time in Santa Barbara the area was absolutely beautiful and the hotel was in a great location right across the beach and close to downtown - everything where it should be when on vacation.

"Needs some TLC " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/11/2012 Vote

8. If you get a good rate, this might be worth it for the location near the downtown and the beach.

"Have low expectations and avoid disappointment " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2011 Vote

9. No problem, the downtown area probably has more restaurants per square mile than anywhere else in California, so we went to have lunch.

"Have low expectations and avoid disappointment " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2011 Vote

10. It is about 10-15 minute walk to the downtown and the wharf.

"Beautiful property and nice location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/28/2011 Vote