Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Best

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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. We went to a social event in the Reagan Room and enjoyed the best gourmet appetizers.

"Our room was amazing and the location was unbeatable. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2012 Vote

2. With a little renovation this might be the best place to stay in Santa Barbara.

"With some updated rooms this could be the best place in SB. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

3. best asset is the room size which includes a sitting area with a sofa, coffee table and easy chair.

"Not up to par " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

4. It was a little expensive, but compared to everything else in Santa Barbara, it was the best deal.

"Good Hotel, Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2012 Vote

5. The best highlight IMO are the clean bedsheets and linens, which are comparable to 5-star hotel chains like the Ritz and Four Seasons.

"Wow! Expensive but old and boring " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/11/2012 Vote

6. Driving would be best.

"Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote

7. Otherwise probably not the best choice.

"Have low expectations and avoid disappointment " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2011 Vote

8. I don't know if I will stay here again upon my visit to Santa Barbara, if I can get a good deal I should go for the Four Seasons but overall this is maybe the best four star place you can get in the town with a beachfront location, good restaurant, pool etc.

"They could try harder " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/19/2011 Vote

9. Location is absolutely the best and the resort design and architecture is nice and with a friendly atmosphere.

"They could try harder " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/19/2011 Vote

10. Propably one of the best in Santa Barbara.

"Does a First Class Hotel need that.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2011 Vote