Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Disappoint

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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. And our dinner was disappointing and expensive.

"Changed my mind after latest visit " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

2. I am disappointed in many ways.

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

3. If we were to pay the going rate of $300+/night, we would have been very disappointed - 50,000 points/night already seemed steep for this 'resort', but the location is the saving grace.

"Decayed Elegance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

4. We went up to the room and were very disappointed with the Gold HHonors upgrade - we looked out directly into a bush which was in front of the parking lot.

"Decayed Elegance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

5. However, we were very disappointed with the hotel itself.

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

6. I am a Hilton Honors Gold member and was upgraded to a nicer room, yet for what I paid, was extremely disappointed in the common area hallways (smelled of urine very bad) and my room decor and condition was poor at best.

"Deceptive quality " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2012 Vote

7. I must say we were disappointed overall this time.

"Expected Better from the Fess Parker Doubletree " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/8/2012 Vote

8. If you are getting a deeply discounted rate, you will not be disappointed.

"Very Nice Property - But Needs a Remodel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/17/2011 Vote

9. disappointing breakfast buffet.

"We enjoyed our stay here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

10. A very disappointing hotel.

"Over priced worn out resort hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2011 Vote