Clocktower Inn

Needs updating and cleaning. Curtains fall off rods, room and hall not vacuumed, Windows don't seal. Noisy. Keycard machine did not work so clerk had to unlock room every time we wanted back in our room. Had to park down the street because nightclub took over parking in evening. Hotel smelled. Could be nice if owners reinvested and did an major upkeep, but place is rundown. Location is nice. Has been recently repainted inside and out.

Have stayed here several times and up until this visit things were agreeable enough. Had a couple of issues this time. One was over my dog, which they said was ok, with a "deposit". When I went to check out they decided it was a fee. I had two days prior asked if when they said deposit they meant deposit and not fee. They said it would be returned if no damage. This is a well traveled animal and not at all destructive. The rather officious gentleman behind the counter argued with me. I forced him to inspect the room. He came back and threw the deposit on the counter. I told him that apart from the that the room was not well cleaned prior to my visit. A used wash rag on the shower curtain rod, a peanut on the sofa , tooth paste smeared on the bedroom wall and various fluids and finger prints on the walls. The place is getting a bit shabby; am sure; it was wonderful in 1983 or so. Oh the shower water was luke warm.

The Clock tower is an older hotel, adjacent to a park with homeless people. The rooms were small, not what was pictured. We found a mouse running out patio door. Shower leaked onto the back of toilet and onto the floor were it made a large puddle. Night staff was unfriendly when asking for room service info. Parking was horrible!!! We could not find parking after coming back from dinner. Parking was taken up from night cafe/club next door. The remote for the TV volume did not work. The A/C controls did not work. You could hear drunk people from the parking lot at 1:30 in the morning. The one thing we did like was the breakfast, more than just a pastery and coffee. Breakfast was served in the Atrium which was very pretty.

The accomodations were average. The best part was the location. It was within walking distance of everything.

Hotel was older, not very updated. Hotel is located next to park where homeless sleep and kids hang out at night, it was very loud. When I got to my room the window was unlocked, I couldn't tell but I just happened to check since there were some homeless people wondering around outside my room. Staff seemed nice and respectful and room was clean. I wouldn't recommend since there are much better options in the downtown area.

I liked the location, close to beach for running/walking, etc., and close to downtown which offers numerous restaraunts and enjoyable walking opportunities. I was disappointed that the high-speed internet connection was unreliable, but the hotel did not charge me due to the problem. The overall lighting in the room could be brighter for comfortable reading.

Love this hotel. I have stayed there at least 3 other times and I would certainly recommend it to anyone gong to Ventura. The location is perfect, walking distance to everything in town.