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Thunderbird Lodge


Hotel class 2.5 of 5
2711 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
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5 of 5 stars
California
18 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

My family and I were down in Riverside for a family reunion, and the Thunderbird Lodge was recommended by our relatives in Riverside. We had an excellent room! It was spacious, with comfortable beds, the bathroom was clean and everything worked. I was told the Lodge was entirely redone from inside out, it is a beautiful property keeping the historical... more

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1 of 5 stars
moreno valley
23 May 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

i walked in to a hotel,my name is scott, everything looked ok,but as i step out of my room,we had some hookers knocking the door and asking absurd questions,i was very disappointed, horrible hotel,piece of dump. [--]. more

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tbirdlodge, Manager

Dear Scott, My name is Neil Bhakta, I am the manager of the Thunderbird Lodge. I apologize for the bad experience you had at my hotel; however, I disagree with your overall review of my hotel. This hotel has been completely transformed, the rooms, lobby and overall feel of the hotel are well above par for Riverside. The issues you...

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5 of 5 stars
GILBERT, AZ
5 May 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

I usually stay at the Courtyard by Marriott, but on this particular weekend they were completely booked. I called next door to the Comfort Inn and they to were book solid. The girl that answered the phone referred me to the Thunderbird Motor Lodge down the street. The last time I was in town I drove past the Thunderbird, but... more

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4 of 5 stars
Long Beach, California
30 Mar 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

The Thunderbird is newly remodeled, and is in the process of becoming a Best Western property. The re-do has a nice retro feel to it, bringing back happy memories of road trips with the parents in the 60s. The pool area has been completely redone with a spa added. The rooms are modern, with satellite tv, fridge and microwave. One... more

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
30 Dec 2004
4/4 found this review helpful

If staying at a vintage roadway inn is an interest, but you dont want a vintage room experience, then the Thunderbird Lodge answers that call. I own a Thunderbird, so came across motel doing a seach and stayed there recently. The rooms are small, but very comfortable and very clean. Bring amenties like shampoo etc, but for a Motel6 price,... more

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  • Thunderbird Hotel Riverside
Address: 2711 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507