Name: Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Address: 41421 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA
Telephone: (888) 406-7656
Rating: 4

I always love staying here...

Liked: Sessions is a very clean and convenient property

$250 for 1 night in...

Road trip

Liked: Great location plenty of space. We weren’t arriving until very late due to flights but this was not a problem and had emailed instructions for entering chalet. Very accommodating.
Disliked: Had a family of ants in the kitchen but they kept themselves to themselves so not a big problem!

Very good

First time here and will...

Liked: The property has much to offer for activities. Many places to walk the doggie on the 6 acre property. BBQ's available. Check in quick and requested to check in early and was granted my request.
Disliked: At time you can hear the cars whizzing by on Big Bear Blv..

Exceptional

It was overall pleasant. We...

Disliked: The coffee packets were not replaced daily. We had to get up and drive to McDonald’s for coffee? Why only provide coffee for the coffee maker one day for a two day stay?

Superb

Liked: Excellent room, super quaint. Great location
Disliked: Bit of road noise along highway

Exceptional

Liked: Great location and super friendly staff.

This whole property is fun,...

Liked: What I really liked - bed was super comfortable for both of us, everything worked as expected, had a full kitchen (unexpected since Booking.com listed the room as shared kitchen and refrigerator), paint and decor was really fun, there's a pool (also unexpected - Booking.com does not list it because it is seasonal), large bar with delicious drinks and a live band, games to play outside, fire pits also outside, owners were super-nice. Something to note - Booking.com does not indicate that there are very different types of rooms at Sessions. There are a few double-units which have full kitchens (what we had). There is a also a very large building with regular hotel rooms and a large community space and community kitchen. It's all pretty cool. Very fun place!
Disliked: Down side unfortunately - no ceiling fans and the room got warm in the afternoon and it was only the high 70s; traffic noise was bothersome. However, we were in the front set of "double cabins" so there was nothing to block the noise. Also, the owners did provide a floor fan and they are aware of the need for ceiling fans but they need to upgrade electrical first and that is their plan.