Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Negative

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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. Our only negative comment about it was that it was dark.

"Great hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/1/2012 Vote

2. The only negative is that they should open Starbuck's in the lobby earlier.

"Perfect complement to perfect location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/9/2011 Vote

3. Other than this negative, the entire stay is awesome.

"Love the Fess Parker's, can't stand their laundry room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2011 Vote

4. Only had one negative experience; Friday night loud party all night at the pool.

"Great vacation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2011 Vote

5. Only other negative, is the hallways and stairwells need to be redone, one stairwell had the distinct smell of urine and hallways were dirty.

"Ok, some negatives, but good location for beach " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/7/2011 Vote

6. Stayed in two adjacent rooms, on third floor, first the negative.

"Ok, some negatives, but good location for beach " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/7/2011 Vote

7. negatives: 1.

"Not the expected value for the amount we paid " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2011 Vote

8. Guest who have posted negative comments about Fess Parker's DR may never be pleased.

"Fess is the Best!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/20/2011 Vote

9. They did have one negative on our last night there, however.

"Gorgeous hotel right on the water. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2011 Vote

10. Only negative is that there is a charge for Wifi - certainly contraindicated when room rates are over $300 per night.

"My dog and I loved it! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2011 Vote