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    Adrift Hotel

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    $26 red pepper rigatoni, don't recommend

    I gave this place a second chance but won't be back. Lesson learned. The fire alarm went off twice and scared the shit out of my kid. The restaurant was above our room and they banged around and made horrible noise until almost midnight. Then started again at 7am for their breakfast menu. The pool was cold which was the whole reason we come to Adrift. The restaurant food is over priced and weird. A kids grilled cheese was nothing like a kid would eat. Hard, thick bread. My red pepper rigatoni which was $26, tastes like noodles with salsa. I asked for room Service but had to go up and get it myself. See the picture for what a $26 meal at this restaurant gets you.

    Ghost D.

    Like many other couples I've read reviews on, we chose this place because of it's STATED experiences. Distellery is 110% Beautiful for product. BUT ** ** ** Though you pay top$$ for the VIEW, the actual experience will just piss-U-Off. Floor above us was WOOD, people had a Dog and partied literally all night. REPORTED to Mgmt, and was told " This Stuff Happens " NO-ACTION-TAKEN. Come on people !! !! !!

    Shower stall with what looks like bare concrete walls (it's not, but it looks like it)
    Stephen K.

    Hmm...where to start... I've been to some pretty awful hotels in the past, and Adrift definitely ranks down there. Ambiance: I'm not sure what "theme" they're going for here. Unfinished building? Prison cell? Decor consisting only of dollar store rejects? Whatever they're going for, they do it really well (which is to say they're consistently bad). Upkeep: Not good. Very peculiar and inefficient room layout, particularly in the bathroom. The toilet is literally crammed so far into the side wall that using it is a challenge. The shower and bathroom walls look like they're bare concrete (they're not, but they sure look like it), and door frames are unfinished wood with big cuts removed to make room for light switches and such. Room lighting consisted of bare light bulbs, or wire cages over bulbs, for that incarceration chamber look. Being right on the beach, there is a broom and dustpan in each room, to enable patrons to sweep up the sand that will invariably get tracked into the room. Housekeeping: Terrible. I was putting on my shoes to head out the door when a knock and "housekeeping" was announced at my room. I shouted, "Sure, come on in" as I was hoping to get some fresh towels. Nobody ever came in, and nobody had been in my room by the time I got back. There was also a "housekeeping tip" envelope in my room, which seemed particularly tacky in light of that experience. Bed: More comfortable than I would have expected, and this was probably the best part of the room. The best part about Adrift as a whole is that it is literally right on the beach. Adrift seems to know that this captive audience will come regardless, and as such, doesn't see the need to make their accommodations at least a little nice. If I come back to Long Beach, I'll definitely try to find a different place to stay.

    Games in hallway

    I stayed at this hotel and found it to be very nice overall, but I recommend avoiding some rooms on the 2nd floor. The lobby light shines brightly into the rooms all night, making sleep difficult (I'm writing this at 4:30 AM after giving up). Management should consider heavier drapes. The bed was comfortable, and the room had everything needed, including a broom for beach sand. The coffee bar was a pleasant touch, and the hotel offers games, entertainment, and a pool with adults-only hours. It's steps from the beach and dog-friendly, which is a big plus. However, the hotel prominently displays LGBTQ and Black Lives Matter flags, which felt overwhelming for a vacation setting. I prefer a neutral environment and don't appreciate strong political or social statements during my stay. This hotel had a lot going for them but this impacted our experience, so I'm giving it 3 stars.

    Alyssa B.

    For being the price it is, I really expected more. When we entered, it is cutely decorated and looks clean. But when you walk around with no shoes your feet will literally turn brown, it's like nobody sweeps or mops? Secondly, the shower/bathtub is NASTY! I'm sure I would be able to see it much better but our bathroom lightbulb was so dim and had a bug in the light I decided I would rather wash my hair in the sink. Restaurant on the fourth floor of the west building (Pickled Fish) is pretty good, but could not enjoy ourselves due to the guests coming in, getting drunk, and everyone is being so loud and obnoxious and seems like the staff can't get a handle on the noise. Walls are so thin they provide earplugs! Great, right? No. Imagine being woken up at 6:00 AM to the sound of the person right above you literally stomping back and forth in their room. Brought our noise machine and even on max volume still can hear Bigfoot walking around above me. For the price I wish they could update or atleast improve some of their features or amenities.

    Exposed outlets and built in crate for a nightstand.
    Stacey K.

    Room was outdated and unsafe. If an inspector walked in there, it'd never pass inspection - see pics. Big single pain window with a nice view of the ocean, but it shook so bad in the wind, we thought it was going to break. Very expensive if you want to stay in a shack of a room.

    Restaurant decor
    Michele B.

    What a pleasant experience! This neat and tidy hotel offers terrific bang for your buck. Staff were professional and friendly. Cute coffee and gift shop within the lobby. Amazing views of the ocean and easy access to the boardwalk. We also enjoyed their in-house bar and restaurant!

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    The onsite restaurant (Pickled Fish) is convenient, friendly and the portions won't leave you hungry.

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