Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 14 Jun 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Nice, but lacking 3-star amenities.

Positives: Attractive facility.

Negatives: No morning coffee except one cup in room coffee maker, or buy Starbucks in the lobby.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 20 Sep 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Would return, great value.

Positives: Location

Negatives: Our room faced highway which was a bit noisy.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 06 Jun 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Good location near Solvang. Clean room.

Positives: Many stores facility.

Negatives: Jacuzzi is under construction.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 21 Apr 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

Very nice. The room was great. We especially like the included breakfast. The health center was very nice lots of equipment, clean, and open 24 hours a day. The business center was also very nice. We could check our e-mail and print off our boarding passes.

Positives: Included breakfast was great. The health center was very nice. Staff was very helpful.

Negatives: The pool was very close to the highway so it was kind of noisy.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 29 Mar 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

The hotel is actually quite nice. Convenient to Solvang and the surrounding communities. We did have a problem with the maid service. Had to ask for the service to be done after having all day to do it, then we were shorted on standard supplies and again had to ask for them. When slow to handle the situation, I spoke to the duty manager. He was very apologetic and professional. The situation was handled immediately. I believe that the management was sincere in their statement that the experience that we had was a rarity. Overall, we were all pleased with the hotel and would stay there again if in the area.

Positives: Nice hotel with very professional management staff.

Negatives: Less than satisfactory service with the daily room cleaning.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 06 Feb 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

We had a great stay. We did leave a valuable item in our room upon checkout. We called the next morning and the staff did not find it. it appears that one of the maids did not turn it in.

Positives: Nice rooms and beds.

Negatives: Lost item not returned.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 03 Jan 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

Beautiful lobby area, hotel rooms are just average.

Positives: Beautiful holiday decorations and attractive lobby.

Negatives: Room wasn't as fabulous as expected.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 20 Dec 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

We visited in December and the hotel was very nicely decorated for the holidays. The lobby area and most other areas of the hotel are aesthetically pleasing and the proximity to the Buellton Vineyards is perfect.

Positives: Very pet friendly, we received a complimentary Frisbee and water dish for our dog.

Negatives: I would have like a bigger room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 29 Nov 2007 rated 6 out of 10.

Nice, quiet, staff quick to help with problems, affordable.

Positives: Close to freeway, shopping.

Negatives: Heater in room would not heat.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 01 Nov 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

I would recommend it. Easy to find, up to date facilities, roomy. Waiting places & lobby great furniture and decor.

Positives: Clean, modern, up to date.

Negatives: Restaurant too expensive, absent of garnish, veggies, etc.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 17 Oct 2007 rated 4 out of 10.

This is an ordinary hotel with no characteristics that stand out as interesting or likeable. I would choose another hotel if I had to stay in the area.

Positives: The lobby was beautiful.

Negatives: Our hotel room was out dated and old. I requested a king bed and I received two doubles. The hotel would not change to accommodate my request.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 26 Sep 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

I thought the hotel fit the idea of a Marriott property, but I wouldn't rate this is a 4-star Marriott property. I didn't see a bell-boy or valet and the room quality was good, but there was a weird, sandy residue that came off when I took a rag from the washroom. To me, the fact I had to do this to clean the sink, left me with an unpleasant taste in my mouth, like I couldn't eat for the rest of the night.

Positives: Overall, good Marriott with decent amenities and access to major road.

Negatives: The sinks had a weird residue and it not that close to Santa Barbara.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 29 Aug 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

We were pleasantly surprised by the elegance of this hotel. It was tremendously clean and everyone was extremely friendly. We would not need to find another place next time, as we travel to Solvang/Santa Ynez once or twice a year. Our choice will be the Marriott Santa Ynez Valley in Buellton.

Positives: Elegant and beautiful setting, with great value.

Negatives: Freeway noise a bit too loud.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 20 Aug 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

Overall, I am happy with this hotel choice. The beds were comfortable, and it was clean and the staff was very well-mannered. My dog enjoyed staying with us as much as we enjoyed staying at this hotel.

Positives: Location, price value for when I stayed, and that I could bring my pet with me.

Negatives: The only complaint I have is the TV had white lines across it, and the toilet tissue was rough.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Jun 2007 rated 1 out of 10.

Staff was very rude upon check in. Wrong room given. Staff unfriendly when I asked about the ice machines. I was told to go to the Starbucks in the Lobby to get some ice.

Positives: None.

Negatives: Staff rude-ice machines did not work.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 22 Feb 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Nice hotel and friendly staff.

Positives: Very nice bedroom suite.

Negatives: Hotel was under construction.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 22 Feb 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel is located very close to local attractions. They provide luxury bedding, pillows, toiletries, and coffee. We really felt like we got a steal for what we paid.

Positives: This hotel provides high-end bedding and we got a great night sleep.

Negatives: We did not have any dislikes.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 15 Aug 2006 rated 4 out of 10.

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Positives: Quite room even though next to Hwy 101.

Negatives: Outdated and overpriced.