I had read all of the reviews on the Robinhood resort here on TripAdvisor, so placed a call and booked a room! I was upsold to a "deluxe room" for the "discount rate of $125" per night. I was told the room was "very nice" and featured a fireplace and a hot tub.
Unfortunately, the deluxe room wasn't so deluxe. The building was old, the carpet stained, the furnishings ugly and the paint peeling and cracking in the bathroom. I was astonished that this place got so many positive reviews, because my room did not qualify for top-quality lodging status. The room indeed had a hot tub - a big green plastic thing in the middle of the room, right next to the bed.
The bathroom and kitchenette area are featureless. I was disappointed to find a small rug in the bathroom that had a dirty footprint on it and found some long dark hairs in the shower. The couch and dining chairs seem like they were purchased at a flea market. Dusty dried flowers hung above the bed.
The wireless internet service worked well and the hotel is well situated, but there seem to be far better choices in Big Bear than this establishment.
The hotel certainly does not cater to travelers who plan to dress up to go out or to business travelers: rooms do not have irons or ironing boards. When I called the desk to ask if an ironing board could be brought to my room, I was told I had to come to get it myself. They only had those small tabletop dorm room-style ironing boards. The irons were full of mineral deposits that left spots on our clothes.
It's not the worst place to stay, but I certainly wouldn't return, and you'll probably get a room of similar quality at a local low-end chain hotel.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other