Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Mediocre

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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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1. the grounds and the pool area are nice, the rooms are mediocre.

"A great location for events but ... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/27/2011 Vote

2. We ate a mediocre meal at a local dive bar and headed back.

"Beautiful Property, ocean view " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2011 Vote

3. The hotel is mediocre- the rooms are outdated, the common areas need attention, the food edible.

"Average hotel with superior view " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2011 Vote

4. The restaurant was mediocre - disappointed to see quite a lot of bird poop on the windows overlooking the ocean.

"Rooms spacious but not that clean or attractive. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2010 Vote

5. Given the location of Fess Parker (double tree hilton) it's a shame it's such a mediocre hotel.

"The 3 D's...Dark, Dank, and dirty " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/24/2010 Vote

6. I'm sure there are more savvy travelers that are getting much better deals and so are probably satisfied with mediocrity, but the double tree has definitely lost a future customer with me.

"$350 for Mediocre Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/27/2010 Vote

7. the food was mediocre at best (in the bar downstairs) and the wines were also disappointing (not a big selection at all and sort of mid-range).

"This hotel is amazing! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2010 Vote

8. Undeterred by mediocre reviews on this site, I went ahead and booked my room 6 weeks in advance.

"Wretched 5 day / 4 night stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/1/2009 Vote

9. The check-in clerk did a mediocre job at best.

"4-star property with a 1-star staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/24/2009 Vote