Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Avoid

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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)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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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. avoid the valet charge by self parking.

"Beautiful property across from the beach " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/10/2011 Vote

2. I'll be better prepared next time to avoid doing laundry here.

"Love the Fess Parker's, can't stand their laundry room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2011 Vote

3. The pool can also packed, so depending on your point of view, you might want to avoid (or request.

"Pleasant hotel, priced right for Santa Barbara " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/16/2011 Vote

4. About a 10 minute walk away, there is a park that would have been great for young children, but there were so many vagrants that we avoided the park.

"4 Star Price For Motel Quality Room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/16/2010 Vote

5. avoid the mountain view rooms because they look at the parking lot and the Amtrak train is very close.

"Luxury 3 star....at best! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/7/2010 Vote

6. We took the advice of other reviewers and booked a room overlooking the beach front to avoid the noise from the train line which runs out the back of the hotelThe check in was friendly and quick and the room was spacious and comfortable.

"Comfortable, excellent service, friendly staff but a bit pricey " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2010 Vote

7. The balcony is huge outfitted with two recliners, two chairs and a table as well as a sunbrella to avoid the sun if you wish.

"America Rivera stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/21/2009 Vote

8. I think you can`t really avoid the train noise where ever your room is located.

"An enjoyable stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/6/2008 Vote

9. Having also stayed at the Four Seasons Biltmore (three times), Baccara and the Montecito Inn (avoid this one.

"Many Excellent Stays " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/31/2007 Vote

10. avoid these rooms.

"Great Location but Hoping for More " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/26/2007 Vote