Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Hate

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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. I'm happy to pay the extra couple bucks, but hate finding that out after the fact.

"Was hoping for SO much more... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/12/2012 Vote

2. I should have requested a different room, but I hate to pack up and move once I get settled in.

"Couldn't Get Any Sleep " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/24/2011 Vote

3. I hated to leave.

"Fabulous Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/21/2011 Vote

4. As I said, I hate to complain about accommodations, but I've truly had Courtyard Marriott's that were much nicer than the feel of the Fess Parker.

"Will never stay again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/11/2011 Vote

5. Yes, I like a nice hotel, but the Fess Parker is in such DIRE need of renovation that I'd hate to have others go through what we went through.

"Will never stay again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/11/2011 Vote

6. I hate to be one to complain about accommodations but truly, the photos and reviews on their website don't remotely come close to reality.

"Will never stay again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/11/2011 Vote

7. We hated to leave and my engineer husband who is 'low' on emotion, said he'd like to do this every month.

"Everything I hoped for! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/16/2011 Vote

8. I asked for one as I hate paper cups-especially for hot items, and told huh--they had no clue.

"Not what it claims " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/9/2010 Vote

9. I didn't realize there was only one pool, extremely crowded; I hated the concession stand-sales atmosphere at the pool; the dinner at the bar was a total rip off.

"not impressed " Read full review on Expedia 9/1/2009 Vote

10. Second, they have a doggie seciton; my husband is an attorney, and hates dogs.

"Not a luxury Resort " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/25/2008 Vote