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Topper's Motel

101 E Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
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Topper's Motel
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Berkeley, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

Basic motel, close to the movie theater and a yummy mexican restaurant. Close to Chase bank too. The front desk lady is sweet, I think they are from India. The room had a strong smell, like Glade or something!? Bothered my eyes a bit...but for 45 bucks, it was ok! Clean...

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Seattle, WA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We chose Toppers largely because of the Tripadvisor ratings, knowing that Taft did not have many good choices for our 2-night stay. Having said that, the hotel does not leave a good first impression: it is old and shabby on the outside, and desperately in need of a renovation. Our room was adequate - old blankets and cheap furnishings: just... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2010

This motel is a sleeper in more ways than one. It is very plain but adjoins a fine authentic mexican restaurant and has a large swimming pool. The rooms are clean, large and the beds firm and comfortable. the management is very friendly in this tourist backwater of rural California.

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Los Angeles
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2010

I've stayed here often as pit stop motel going between LA and SF. Its a weird little motel that looks frozen in time. Like a set from some film noir movie. Usually the least expensive of the motels in Taft. Unlike some cheap places it has never felt unsafe, it is just very basic motel in a very small town.... More

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Also Known As:
Topper`s Hotel Taft
Topper`s Hotel
Address: 101 E Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
Region: United States > California > Taft
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Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Taft

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