Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Chipped

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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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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. Instead we were told we could have a chocolate chip cookie.

"Failed to meet my expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote

2. There are soda vending machines in our building, however, any pricey snack (chips,candy bar) is only available in the limited hours gift shop or via the no prices listed mini in-room bar.

"Not a value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

3. Doors, furniture, and lighting fixtures are chipped.

"OK stay, OK price, but this hotel needs a major remodel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/13/2012 Vote

4. and did I mention you are treated to hot chocolate chip cookies upon your arrival, and again as you depart for your trip home.

"Such a relaxing ocean front stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2012 Vote

5. The doors were chipped and carpet worn in the hallways.

"great stay at the Doubletree " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/22/2012 Vote

6. Check-in went smoothly and we were greeted with warm chocolate chip cookies.

"Short Pleasant Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/22/2012 Vote

7. Front desk staff was always swamped, but the reward for patience was those terrific warm chocolate chip cookies -- yum.

"Okay stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/13/2012 Vote

8. Easy check in, plus warm chocolate chip cookies, and I had used my airline miles and no problems there.

"Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote

9. However, decor was tired, rugs stained, woodwork chipped.

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

10. The caulking in the bathroom was chipped and discolored, the shower curtain rod was loose, the ceiling had mold growing on it.

"Poor Value for the Money--In Desperate need of Renovations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2011 Vote