Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Better

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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. Stay here if you must, but at over $250 a night, there are better options.

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

2. Sadly, it is a better deal considering a cup of coffee is $5.

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

3. A first bad impression and we were hoping it would be better inside.

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

4. Can't ask for a better location.

"Unbeatable location & great for families " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/13/2012 Vote

5. The breakfast buffet was good and service there was MUCH better.

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

6. It was much better in the morning.

"Short Pleasant Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/22/2012 Vote

7. You can't ask for a better location.

"Great conference hotel, Santa Barbara perfection " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/20/2012 Vote

8. They should have a better shuttle schedule for late arrivers.

"Relaxing & spacious but needs better shuttle schedule " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2012 Vote

9. We had a quick dinner in the Rodney dining room and couldn't have had better service anywhere then that provided by the gentlemen from Nigeria, Chiti (spelling?).

"Beautiful property across from the beach " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/10/2011 Vote

10. My mistake to not put a DND-sign, but they could think better and I didn't expect to be woken up at 8 o'clock in the morning at a resort.

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