Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Difficult

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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 gym has a old gym smell that's apparent in the hallways and the noise from many people walking through this one route would probably make it difficult to get rest.

"Just all right " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/7/2011 Vote

2. Finding the parking entrance is difficult; the two private-gated entries are located behind and on either end of the resort.

"A wonderful experience! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/6/2010 Vote

3. It is very difficult to find the entrance when arriving as it is a very large property.

"Nice Hotel, but parking system and front desk are the worst " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/3/2010 Vote

4. Do I think it was overpriced? Yes, but I think in this area it is difficult to get a good value.

"Next to the beach! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2009 Vote

5. We spent A LOT of time at the pool, where it was difficult to find a lounge chair most afternoons.

"Another great stay ... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/10/2008 Vote

6. We spent A LOT of time at the pool, where it was difficult to find a lounge chair most afternoons.

"Another great stay ... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/10/2008 Vote

7. Getting assistance from the housekeeping was very difficult and the worse part of the stay was the trains.

"beware the trains " Read full review on YahooTravel 3/31/2008 Vote

8. Keep in mind the ocean was difficult to see anyway as Cabrillo Street is a main street that separates you from the beach.

"Nice, but should have listened to previous reviews! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/27/2006 Vote

9. We wanted to stay at a hotel where we could have our German Shepard, she is difficult to board.

"You won't want to leave... " Read full review on YahooTravel 10/1/2005 Vote