IRRESPONSIBLE ATTITUDE TOWARDS CANCELLATION REFUND
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/01/09
Room booking was cancelled two weeks in advance of travel yet charge was made to credit card. Written to Best Western, cc to all conceivable email address given on their different websites and yet no response. Not from any of those email addresses given. Worst, their representative booking agents are also ignoring request for refund.
Just plain irresponsible attitude. Will definitely not use this chain.
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They did not disclose lack of air conditioning!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/01/09
I had a miserable night in this hotel! I stayed one night in the middle of a heat wave. They have no air conditioning which I did not know and which they did not disclose any of the 3 times I spoke to them the day I checked in. My room was on the street side, cars, motorcycles, radios blaring, but I had no choice but to leave the window open or die of the heat. I would never go back.
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Nice Place
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/30/09
Nice hotel. Walking distance to Sterns Wharf and lower State Street. Room was clean and spacey, although the bathroom was a bit on the small side (lack of counter space). A bit pricey, but most hotels within walking distance to the ocean are. I would recommend this hotel to friends.
The hotel is extremely outdated and lower in quality for the price. You could hear people talking and the water in the bathroom in the next room. Very loud. This felt more like a Motor Inn, with outdoor entry and no ambiance at all. Extremely expensive area, but the hotel did not meet the standards you would expect for this area. Room was okay, ...
Well after reading all the reviews, I was a little skeptical in staying here. I decided on staying there anyways because you can't beat the price for an ocean view room. We were pleasantly surprised on our arrival. We had a harbor view room and it was beautiful. New furniture and really clean. We had a nice balcony with a great view of the ...
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LOVED IT GREAT STAFF
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/21/09
The rooms were great and very clean. the staff was the best. Can't wait to go again.
We had a 1-bedroom suite for the 3 of us. The carpets were stained, the bathroom dirty and the toilet seat wasn't even attached! There was water damage to the "menu" and "guest services" brochures.
We complained about the room and were told that because we made the reservation directly with the hotel, there is nothing Best ...
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Your staff is great.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/21/08
We are here 8 days with 2 more to go. What a great location. Our room is always pristine clean with a wonderful water view. EVERYONE on your staff is so customer focused. When we enjoy the breakfast, I am amazed at how the staff constantly restocks the buffet and keeps it neat. Also, during breakfast I can't help but hear your front desk ...
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Walk to SBCC and beach
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/21/08
Really enjoyed our stay. We were here for 5 nights while my daughter was visiting Santa Barbara City College and looking for a place to live in the neighborhood. She could walk to all her appointments on campus and I enjoyed the beach access, and an easy walk to State Street shopping. Frig and microwave in the room made it easy to eat inexpensively. I would gladly come back.
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Typical Best Western
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/30/08
Room was marginal at best. Street noise is bothersome while trying to sleep. NO AIR CONDITIONING.
I would not have stayed here except my company booked the room. Previous experiences with Best Western have been bad and don't expect corporate customer relations to do anyhting for you since each location is independently owned. Stay at a Marriott.