Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, Plenty

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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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Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
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1. 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"Nice Location, Outdated and Overpriced Rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2012 Vote

2. I liked the easy parking and the location with plenty of bike and walking trails right by the ocean.

"Beautiful grounds, comfy bed, very quiet at night! Great location!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/24/2012 Vote

3. The beds are comfy and plenty of pillows.

"Pluses and minuses " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2012 Vote

4. They were very knowledgeable about the area and gave us plenty of tips on what to do while we were there.

"Extremely nice hotel, wonderful staff, very clean and comfortable. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/9/2012 Vote

5. Room was plenty large, and beds were very comfortable.

"Great Stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2012 Vote

6. Breakfast buffet has plenty of choice, but the service really sucks here.

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

7. There were plenty to do onsite with activities - biking, sunbathing by the pool or at the beach right across from the property, running around the property and the surroundings.

"Wonderful hotel right across the beach but train runs behind the property " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/3/2011 Vote

8. plenty of space and lots of sitting room in all of them (we saw many different rooms b/c lots of friends stayed at the hotel too).

"Upgrade to Oceanview is worth the extra $$$! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/17/2011 Vote

9. Also, plenty of empty stores that apparently gave up and moved elsewhere.

"Beautiful grounds but overpriced, parking is expensive, and very few free amenities. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/28/2011 Vote

10. if parking space was at a premium I could see it, but not when there are plenty of spaces.

"That damn train! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/6/2011 Vote