We are locals and this is the second year that my husband & I have stayed here at the Marriott for their New Years Eve bash! We were joined by 2 other couples who stayed the night at the hotel as well. What peace of mind we had being able to not worry about drinking & driving and enjoy ringing in the New Year & just going up to our room while staying at a first class hotel. Check in/out was made easy by the front desk personnel who are so very friendly, helpful and go out of their way to make sure your stay is pleasant & needs are met. Our room was fantastic, clean, had a fridge, bar sink, lg. bathrm, robes, heart shaped tub & even a large balcony which overlooked the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains! The food at their "Starting Gate Rest" was so delicious as always(Chicken Cordon Bleu & Prime Rib with all the sides & desert too)...such wonderful chefs!!! All in all we had a great stay & will come back again & again. We even drove over for their Thanksgiving dinner this last November & I can't say enough about how wonderful & tasty all the food was & how comfortable the set-up was in their ballroom. What a spread they put on & such GREAT hospitality. I highly recommend this Hotel if you ever visit the Solvang/Santa Ynez area...locals too :) Thank You
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