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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. The service is very good, the staff is warm and friendly.

"Pretty Nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2012 Vote

2. This building is the pet friendly building and you can tell.

"Nice Location, Outdated and Overpriced Rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2012 Vote

3. Here is the info:Parking: Plentiful but you will pay $18/nightService: Front desk and valet guys were nice but requests go ignoredRooms: spacious but outdatedView: we had a view over the parking lot in the Bouganvellia Building, 2nd floorPet friendly: YesTowels: ok, not too softSheets: ok, not crispBath Products: Crabtree & EvelynDecor: standard 90's interior designPrice: $300/night - too much for what you get, you are paying bc you are next to the beachOther: the pier is a 20min walk away as is the beginning of State StreetWhen we walked in I was surprised at the decor.

"Nice Location, Outdated and Overpriced Rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2012 Vote

4. I wouldn't make this the reason for not staying here - it's a great place and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

"Awesome hotel and location but internet charges a bit high " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/12/2012 Vote

5. We were told we could watch a movie free of charge, yet it currently shows on our bill and when friends checked out yesterday they had to dispute it, at length, at the front counter.

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

6. Staff has been fairly friendly, but nothing over the top.

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

7. The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly.

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

8. I would not recommend this hotel to my friends and family.

"Had that "motel" feel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/30/2012 Vote

9. The service throughout the hotel was great, very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful.

"Very comfortable stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/29/2012 Vote

10. However, I would not recommend this hotel to a friend only because the room was very outdated and had a musty smell that would not go away.

"Room in desperate need of remodel. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/24/2012 Vote