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2.5 of 5
2711 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92507
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Thunderbird Lodge
Ranked #4 of 25 hotels in Riverside
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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Phoenix, Arizona
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great Historic property totally made modern and new”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here to see the RIverside Festival of Lights in early December and was charmed, was the perfect place to stay, close location to downtown and was blown away by appearance of hotel. Original Structure and neon sign from 50 years ago, but totally modern and kept up. Rooms have all been redone, and are very beautiful inside and out and extremely clean. Great pricing for what you get. Would love to stay again, highly recommend to anyone needing to stay in the area. Bed was extremely comfortable and got great nights sleep.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Goodyear, Arizona
1 review
“We loved it!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

We couldn't be happier with this hotel! Our room was immaculate, the price was right, the bed was super comfortable and we could swear the rooms was sound proof! When we first arrived, there were only 4 cars in the parking lot. When we woke up...the parking lot was full and we didn't hear a thing!! My hubby is a light sleeper and usually hears everything....not here! The rooms are really quiet. One last thing...the staff (Jeanette)was very friendly and accommodating! All in all....a great place to stay!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fresno, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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“Great price and location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

Excellent value for a reasonable price. Rooms are clean and well kept. This is the 3rd time we have stayed while visiting friends in Riverside and we will stay here every time we come

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wait! This is MY room? Sweet!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

Clean, friendly and oh so comfortable! The bed was incredible and is the type that makes you just want to stay in it. I found that I was upgraded when I got to my room.

I will most likely be staying there once a month. And I am very very pleased with that.

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Long Beach, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Stay for the heart-shaped tub”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2011
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person found this review helpful

The exterior doesn't say much about the place, but the rooms are nicely maintained. We originally reserved a regular room through hotels.com, for a reasonable price, but decided to upgrade to a suite. The people at the reception desk were accommodating and allowed us to just pay the difference.

The standard room was nice and spacious; had a mini fridge and a microwave. The one big downside was that it only had a shower. No tub. It was a large, spacious shower, large enough to fit a tub, but without a tub. That was the main reason, we decided to move to a suite. The suite had a shower and a tub; a mini fridge and a microwave, just like the standard room. But... it had a red heart-shaped tub in the room as well. It was totally kitsch, but cute. It was fun.

The bed was comfortable, and it was overall quiet in the whole facility. It is also close to downtown Riverside, where you can visit the Mission Inn and other local boutiques and restaurants.

I would stay here again.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 2711 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92507
Price range (per night):* INR3,668 - 4,613

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