The bed is so comfortable! The air is ice cold. The hot water is instant. The shower is perfect. Everything is clean. The coffee is delicious. Most importantly...the staff is AMAZING! So friendly and helpful. You can tell they truly care about the guests and want us to have a fantastic stay. My friend Debbie that is with me, she travels for a living and her company puts her in the big "chain" hotels. She says this is in her top 5 places she has ever stayed. read more

This is the worst hotel experience I've ever had. I do not recommend this hotel. It's a crap shoot if you'll get a decent room. DO NOT STAY IN ROOM 40. There are two windows 15 feet high covered with blinds. There are no black out curtains so the room never gets dark. The room borders an alley with a light directly above the window. It flooded the room with light the whole night. I couldn't sleep. I got maybe 2-3 hours. I booked this room on Expedia based on these Yelp reviews. Never again. The concrete floors were sticky. One of the hand towels was dirty, it had a brown speck and the fitted sheet on the bed had a red spot. Another sheet had a hole. After my first sleepless night, I went to the front desk clerk and showed him the window. He showed me a room that was available down the hall with black out screens covering the entire window. He told me to come back after it was cleaned and I could get the room. Three hours later I returned, and the new front clerk said I couldn't have the room because he couldn't reach the guy who said I could have it even though the guy was still technically working. I was forced to take a room that was sub par on the 2nd floor or get stuck in the same room. These people will lie to your face. I will never come back. My reservation was non refundable through Expedia so they can screw you over and there's nothing you can do about it. It seems odd that most of these 5 star reviews are from elite 26 members. Is there some kickback? I thought these 5 star reviews out weighed the bad but I was wrong. Buyer beware. read more

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Booking was easy, price was good. Arrival: it's located in a downtown area. There are lots of homeless people and some drug activity. We were slightly concerned leaving the cars in the parking lot. We made note the lot was under camera surveillance, but that doesn't always mean they record or that people care. Check in: our rooms were ready a little early. The process was easy, clear and very friendly and helpful. Lobby: the lobby was cute and behind guest services is a coffee bar area. The coffee bar has syrups and such for making a decent cup of coffee. That was nice! Around the area: lots of cute little shops, bars, restaurants and places to grab a bite to eat or ice cream. Metered parking. There are some spaces in front that is metered for pay by hour parking. We felt safer having the car on the street. Luggage: the hotel is older and has all stairs, removing all luggage was a headache the stairs are a lot. It was a GREAT stay. Lots of other customers were complaining when we spoke to them about the size of their rooms. Cleanliness: the hotel is older, and renovated from a business meaning it wasn't always a hotel. It's obvious... BUTTTTTTTTTT it's clean, great staff, great location, CARS WERE SAFE.. we were safe! Would I return? Absolutely! read more

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I've experienced amazing and shithole places, and Hotel Royal is firmly middle of the road. Good value if you want to stay in downtown Long Beach. Take showers in the morning. Avoid odd hours, as hot water will take awhile to get to you. If a cold shower doesn't wake you up, enjoy complimentary coffee in their communal kitchen (served at 7am). Thin walls: - you can hear street noise and people talking on the sidewalk - if you have neighbors, you can hear them getting it ON (good for them!), but thankfully not any conversation Lobby closes at 11pm. When I booked via a third-party platform (to save money), that platform told me the lobby closes at 10pm. Shout out to Mario and Diana for helping me during my stay. read more

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We were here for an event recently and spent the weekend here. For starters they do have available paid parking in the back. The property itself is located in the heart and soul of downtown Long Beach. Our room was cute, cozy, and clean with beautiful hardwood floors. We had a comfy king sized bed and also a sitting area with a couch. Just to name a few of the amenities there was a microwave, mini refrigerator, coffee maker with Starbucks coffee. The bathroom had a shower and it also provided full sized bath and body essentials. They do not have an elevator but we managed to bring our stuff up a flight of stairs with no issues. The guy who was working in the lobby did offer to help us but we declined. Overall we had an amazing experience here and can't wait to return. read more

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I would give this place -1 The place looks great in the lobby. Our family had 5 diffrent rooms. 1st there is no elevator very steep stairs. Only 1 Disabled room. My Aunt demanded a refund on her room and moved to another hotel.Her room looked like it hadn't changed since the 40s and it smelled like it. Our shower was pouring water on the floor from under the shower door, we had to use all our towels on the floor. Our room smells of wet dog. My parents room had no temp control and was freezing. My cousin room was for 2 people the bed could barely fit 1 person and the sink was in the far wall across the room from the restroom. All the rooms, stairs, hallway smells of wet dog and mold. read more

Cute boutique hotel in downtown Long Beach. You can easily catch the train from the transit center close to LAX. Very walkable neighborhood with lots of bars and restaurants to explore. Not far from the convention center, the port, and beaches. This hotel does not have an elevator and stairs may be a challenge for some. Each room is different. The coffee offered in the lobby was super strong! But they did have various creamers, sweeteners, and syrups available. Free waters as well. Bikes for use with deposit. The sofa bed in our room definitely needs to be replaced, was not sleep able. The night desk person was not as good as the day time person. I would try this place again if in town. read more

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This is a very odd hotel, our room was like a whole apartment. There was a big staircase to climb to access the room, so if you have mobility issues check if your room had stairs or not. It was a fun place to stay, and the beds were comfortable. I enjoyed the large bathtub it was a nice surprise. The negatives was the a/c vent dripping condensation on he bed, and the door wasn't very secure because the chain could come out either side of the slider. This hotel wasn't in a very good part of town it seemed, so feeling more secure would have been nice, because the door to our room was right off the street. read more

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This place is cozy and conveniently located, small but clean rooms. Nothing fancy at all, but fine for a short stay!

Hotel Royal exceeded our expectations. We stayed here for one night before our cruise. The service was excellent. Our room was super cute! Very comfy bed, great AC! Bathroom a little small but easy to work with. They had a fridge and coffee maker. In the lobby they have a small room in the back behind the receptionist that has tea, coffee, utensils and other things you may need on your trip! Plus it's a cute area to sit in the morning or while waiting for your Uber. They have plenty of water in the lobby. Bottled and ice water from a large glass dispenser. There are bikes available for use. It's a pretty great location - we were able to walk to really incredible restaurants, and it was super close to our cruise port!!! We highly recommend this place and would book it again on our next Long Beach stay! read more

The rooms at this hotel are so quintessential. The sweetest most friendly service you will find. The staff makes us come back:) Clean rooms with nice toiletries. You receive a deal for being a repeat customer. Convenient kitchen near lobby for guest use. Best hotel in the LBC! They even have bikes you can borrow. read more

Quirky boutique hotel close to the downtown area of Long Beach. Everything is walkable here. There is also a small convenience store right on the corner. There are no elevators so if you aren't a light packer then be prepared to hoof it. We had many pieces of luggage and while the kind receptionist offered to upgrade us for $30 for a room one floor down I decided to stick with Plan A. I did like the original brick wall in the bedroom. There is a communal kitchen space and the small room had a fridge and microwave. I didn't care for the bathroom situation. Especially if there is more than one person. No fan or window in the bathroom and there is an actual opening that goes to the room (!!!). What's up with that??? The bathroom wasn't cleaned to my standards so I did mention this to the front desk person, I forgot her name but she was very helpful. She then switched me to another room that was like an apartment - very spacious and quiet. It had a living room and kitchen as well. Love the way that the place was decorated, complete with midcentury furniture and decor. Would stay in this room again! read more

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Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Hotel Royal for the most part. We decided to giet it a try because we do like boutique hotels and their individual personalities. Pros: We loved the community kitchen; great place to relax, enjoy our morning coffee and say hi to other guests Thumbs up to the complimentary bottled water and use of technology. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was sparse but clean. Price was affordable, especially for Long Beach in April. And location is close to restaurants and attractions. Cons: Room was sparse, with only three hangers and no closet. Shower took about five minutes for hot water to arrive, and the pressure was abysmal. Hallway stairs needed a good deep cleaning. Noise at night after the bars closed was incredibly loud, although I can't knock the hotel for that. Would we stay there again on our next visit to LB? Good question. Probably if we were in the main building the next time. read more

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Comfortable bed. great amenities. good price and convenient location. Small shower and hot water took a while.

Hotel? HA more like a trash motel And the front desk attendant was insufferable It was like he didn't know what he was talking about and rude as well read more

A pretty good place right in downtown Long Beach. Room was small, but had a decent sized work desk, a little fridge and microwave. Everything was clean, the bed and pillows were comfortable. I will stay there again next time I am in town. The parking lot in the back (an extra $20) was convenient. My only "complaint" was that the night stand lamp was pretty useless for reading in bed. My only "warning" to others is that the stairs (no elevator) were pretty difficult for an old guy like me. I am not sure if it was because there were a lot of stairs to the second floor or if the steps were not of the "usual dimensions. read more

Great hotel for my overnight stay at Long Beach! I appreciated all the details and the policy for the hotel on my texts. I was given a physical key instead of a digital card. The only thing is that missing is the email confirmation for the hotel so I was skeptical until you sent me a text! Not sure if I wanna come back unless you start sending the confirmation email. read more

Shower didn't have hot water I ask for a discount for the inconvenience and they didn't want to come to a solution. Also the WiFi was slow and the receptionist was rude not wanting me to get her name.I definitely get better service in a motel 6 read more

It's my first time at this hotel and Diana was really welcoming and kind when I arrived. She gave me lots of advice about the area and the hotel's history, and even recommended a parking spot when I went العليا. Her suggestions were very helpful. The owner should really consider giving her a raise for her hospitality and excellent advice." read more

Not terrible, but certainly not amazing. You get what you pay for. First, there is no designated parking. There is close by parking available, but it's not free. The stairway to get to all the rooms is steep with small stairs and old carpeting. Doors to the rooms are locked with keys, so that wasn't super comforting. Anyone could have made copies of it. There is no coffee maker in the room, but there is a communal kitchenette downstairs. Coffee is only available in the morning though. Pretty much everything is in Long Beach. Do not visit on Tuesdays or after 7pm because everything is closed!! Once in the room, it's livable but very small. The bed takes up pretty much the entire room. There is a little fridge and microwave. It's well suited for a single traveler. The shower is barely big enough to be called a shower. Do not expect to be able to use it if you're bigger than a size 10. Even then, it's difficult. And only has a curtain so the floor gets really wet. It's directly next to the toilet in a mini room inside the room. Very odd. No closet or anything to put clothes in. There is an individual ac unit in the room. Only saw one person ever working at the front desk and never viewed housekeeping. Asked for extra towels but never got them. Tiny mounted TV available. Nice 20 min walk from stores and the aquarium. Been looking at other reviews and seems like it's really hit or miss here. If the staff are in a good mood and you get a good room, could be pleasant. I did not have that experience. read more

Wow! Just wow! This place is amazing. We got a loft with the front door entrance directly from the street. It is huge! With 2 beds. Full living, dining room and kitchen. Can fit multiple people. It was clean with a nice modern/industrial feel. We had stayed at the Hotel Royal because we were taking a cruise out of Long Beach port. The location of the hotel is convenient and close to the port. Just a 10 minute drive into the ports parking garage. There are food options all within walking distance. We opted to eat at the Thai District directly across the street (which is delicious btw). Anyway, the hotel staff is so welcoming and nice and always available if you have any questions. They even have riding bikes you can rent located in the lobby. This place was recommended to us by a friend and we're so glad for it. This is now our GO-TO place to stay when in the Long Beach area. This is a definite gem! And the price is more than reasonable for its location. read more

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I was in town for a real estate conference and needed a place to stay that was close to the Long Beach convention center. I paid $325 for 2 nights through booking.com. Price and location were great. Staff were very friendly. I was ok with the setup until I saw 3 bugs crawling in the sink area. I will most likely try a different hotel if I'm back in the future. read more

Stayed here for just one night this past weekend, very pleased with the stay! The room was clean and as advertised. The location is great, and there was more onsite parking than i anticipated, which was convenient. Price was very attractive, will stay here again! read more

We stayed here for my daughter first birthday! It was really nice and quaint the building was a little old but in my opinion it just added charm. It had a very homely atmosphere which I really appreciate as it was easy to get my baby nice and comfortable. The building was very secure. You do have to pay 25$ for parking but it was reasonable considering otherwise there was no parking. It was very affordable but I do recommend for shorter stays. We will definitely be visiting hotel royal again! read more

NOTHING ROYAL (3.5 stars) - STAY: great except for the bed and weak toilet - SERVICE: amazing customer service - PRICE: decent - AMBIANCE: boutique hotel Needed a quick place to stay for an overnight. Thought about the usual normal big hotels I stay in but there is a strike and I'm not on vacation - needed something more simple. Quick head down and leave first thing in the early AM. Airbnb didn't have anything I was looking for close to the area. Decided to check out this boutique hotel. Nothing Royal but cute. Suites to choose from: Cozy Full Deluxe Full Studio Queen - the one I chose Deluxe Queen Deluxe King Apartment Queen Royal King Premium Royal Loft :: CHECK-IN :: Starts at 3p. Front desk is available only until 10pm (no employee on-site overnight). Front desk guy was awesome, friendly, and honest with me when I had questions about the area. Get your key, get your parking tag (if you paid for it), get the code to the door (for when you come and go at hour own leisure). :: PARKING :: Uhm. Sketchy. Hotel is right on Broadway in downtown. Their parking is a back parking surrounded by other buildings/apartments. It's dark, it looks sketchy, and to get there you have to go thru the alley which is super sketchy especially at night. Yes there is a camera but what's the point if nobody around to help you. I drive a sports car and decided NOT to park back there for my own safety. However after 6p there is free street parking until 6a. Way safer! I secured a spot right infront on the main street Broadway. I felt very safe at night stepping outside and my car felt very safe. :: STAY :: First impression, charming. Basically an old apartment building turned into a nice boutique hotel. Suites are cute and clean, and perfect for something simple. Reality, the bed was the worst. It was on the top (3rd floor). FYI, no elevators and all stairs. The stairs are creaky and felt bad for visitors near the stairway. My hotel suite had: queen size bed, tv, small 2 person dining table, small fridge, microwave, full bath with bathtub, and ac. It was quiet and I didn't hear much of the outside noise. Occasionally through the night sirens but it gets drowned out if you have ac running. And it was very clean. HOWEVER, the toilet was near broken - the flush was weak and toilet water was low. The toilet was going to give out any second. And that bed was so uncomfortable. I tossed and turned all night sleeping very uncomfortable. It's SO firm, I felt like I was sleeping on cement. That did it for me and probs not stay here again. :: CHECKOUT :: I had to be somewhere early AM. Front desk doesn't come until 07:00a. If you leave before then which I did, there is a drop box at the front near the door used with the code. The Front desk and lounge are closed and the doors to that area are closed and locked all might until a staff opens up. It has its charm and great staff but that bed and restless sleep didn't do it for me and left me tainted. Until the next review... read more

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This hotel should be a motel . It's terrible . 0/10 wouldn't tell no one to come . It's like an abandoned building . They kept the back door open wasn't feeling safe at all . People was working on things the whole time couldn't sleep . Water was leaking in the room , door was broke , bed was hard . I can go on and on . We left 30 minutes into stay and went to another one read more

I stayed 1 night . My room was clean and fresh. Parking was not a problem.The front desk clerk was very knowledgeable and pleasant . He suggested a Thai restaurant right across the street. That was excellent food with a very reasonable price. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to stay in the area. And I am definitely will return. read more

Customer service was great . Hotel esthetic was on point ...woke up to cockroaches on the wall near microwave and refrigerator. Room 8 read more

This hotel turned out to be a gem. We read positive reviews before booking it. We are excited with joy that it is a great place. It is easy to find off of the main road e Broadway. If you are bringing a car. They do a shared parking garage a block away. That charges 8 usd a day to use. The main lobby is where you check in. It is a small lobby with an artsy decor. If you check in early they can hold your luggage in a secure room while you wait for your room. They will text you when your room is ready. That gives you some time to walk around and explore the area. There is a nice shopping district behind the hotel. All other directions are all commercial on ground level. There is all kind of places to go explore. There is also plenty of restaurants of all kinds to wait at while you have few drinks. They will move your luggage to your room before you get back to the hotel. The stairs are onky way up stairs. The stairs are small. There is a public restrooms with a shower in the main hallway. The room we got is a bit smaller than we expected. That is not a problem since we had many activities to do. The room has its own attached bathroom shower only with a toilet and sink. The bed was comfortable. The t.v. has a roku stick with access to main streaming apps. They provide YouTube tv for you. Rest of apps you can sign in and use. The convenience that provides is a nice touch. Overall it is a nice hotel in perfect spot to walk around to explore the area. It is kept clean. All employees we interacted with where friendly and helpful. They do not have a military discount. read more

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The worst experience ever! I attended a conference with others, flying back, a fellow attendee, commented he also stayed at this hotel. His comment "I slept with one eye open and a chair propped against the door for extra security ". He only stayed because of the NO REFUND POLICY! read more

Planning ahead to stay at this cute boutique hotel in Long Beach. We did a advance full deposit. But two weeks later we had to cancel because family plans changed. The deposit was returned to my card in full. It took 20 days but it came back. We ll plan on staying here next trip. We are out of state. They respond to email best. read more

Great hotel -- very happy with my 1-night stay here! ROOMS: Cute and clean. Well-stocked with essentials (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, make-up remover wipes) as well as anything else you might need for convenience. We had a fridge, a microwave, a coffee maker (two K-cups included), a few types of tea, mugs, bowls, and utensils. The bed was super comfortable and the temperature controls worked flawlessly. LOCATION: Great location. You are within walking distance to all the cool areas of LB. You can walk to Restaurant Row / Pine Avenue (I highly recommend King's Fish House) as well as the waterfront (Shoreline Village). It's also a great place to stay if you're heading to Catalina Island. Close to the port of LB and a 15 minute drive from the port of San Pedro. I honestly thought that the area around the hotel was much more interesting than the touristy and crowded waterfront. It's known as the East Village Arts District and has shops, cafes, bars, restaurants. Check out Harvey Milk Promenade Park -- saw some cool bars in that area. HEADS UP! Due to Covid, bars close super early -- I'm talking like 9pm on a Friday. Plan accordingly. PRICE: Really reasonable and definitely cheaper than all the big chain hotels in the area (which had really mixed reviews). SERVICE: Top notch! It's a smaller hotel so you get really personalized service. They reached out right after I booked (via hotels.com) to inquire regarding our arrival time. They don't have a 24-hour front desk (naturally as it's a smaller hotel) so make sure you communicate with them to arrange check-in. Their front door is also always locked so you need someone at the front desk to open it. Jose was working at the time and he was really friendly and helpful. They also communicate with you via text which I loved. They sent all the information to my phone incl. room number and code (there are no physical keys which is awesome). So I didn't have to fumble with cards and paperwork or anything. LOBBY: Super cute. They normally have bike rentals but they're currently suspended due to Covid. Breakfast is also suspended at this time. PARKING: Their parking situation wasn't ideal but Jose helped me out tremendously so everything worked out fine. They are currently offering six spots in the alleyway, at the side of the building (I think it's just during Covid). The spots say No Parking but we were told to disregard. One of the maintenance guys was leaving so the spot opened up and Jose physically held it for us until we moved our car. Really appreciated the extra effort on his part. Otherwise, it seemed like there was only street parking available (which is metered). You can park in the loading zone in front of the hotel as you check in and then they should be able to advise you regarding your parking options. Highly recommend this hotel! Huge thanks to Jose for his help. read more

Hotel Royal - Hotels Near Me - Long Beach, California

Back for stay #3, and I don't want to stay anywhere else! Small cozy rooms, very clean, free wifi and water bottles in room. Nice staff, great location, good prices. Plenty of eateries in walking distance, even a grocery store two blocks away. Cannot beat the value and laid back vibe. No frills, yes, two flights of stairs to climb, but no complaints! Quiet as well. read more

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Wonderful experience, a hidden gem! The service was amazing, the rooms were well appointed, love the toiletries, it has been consistently a positive experience and memorable stay. read more

Great customer service right when we walked in the door. Even Carried our bags to our room for us. Our room was so much more than I expected. It had a living room, kitchen, huge bathtub, two comfortable beds, AC worked great. Will definitely stay here again next time we are in the area. read more

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Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect. The price of this hotel is fairly affordable, so I was expecting to be let down once I arrived. We checked in at the main office and were brought around to a different entrance for our unit. The staircase up was steep and would be challenging with luggage. Luckily, we didn't really have any. The room itself was comfortable and clean. I was pleasantly surprised by the accommodations, and I would stay again in the future and recommend to anyone traveling. It's in close proximity to Long Beach attractions and a range of different dining options, so it's great for those looking to see the sites in the city. read more

Easy Access, Aesthetic, Affordable, Good Location, DEFINITELY COMING BACK My boyfriend and I needed a last minute place to stay, and Hotel Royal have one room left--The King Studio in their new West Wing. It had everything we needed and we would definitely stay here again. Here were some features we especially liked: Aesthetically Pleasing: - Clean/minimalistic look w/plants for a homey environment - Colors went well together Clean Room: - No stains or damage to any of the furniture; everything seemed fairly new Bed: - King size - Comfortable bed and nice sheets - Big tv with Roku - Table w/2 chairs underneath Bathroom: - Bright lights - Clean mirror - LOVED the big shower head - Dispensable shampoo, conditioner, body wash (no where to put your own items) - Towels were very nearly folded Microwave/Fridge: - Small, but it was all we needed - 2 bowls, 2 forks, 2 spoons, 2 butter knives - Coffee mugs & mini coffee pod maker - Mini wine glasses Lighting: - Not too harsh or easy on the eyes read more

We found this place on Expedia, we were just looking for a place to crash for a night before we get on a cruise ship. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!! The customer service, the cleanliness, what you get for your money, location.... the list goes on and on! Jose and his fiance have been AMAZING! We will definitely be back, many times! Don't waist your time staying anywhere else. This place is a hidden treasure!!!! If we could give them above 5 stars we would! read more

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It was home away from home, so to speak. A heart & soul boutique hotel nestled in the downtown LBC. Courteous, quaint, quiet and Quality. Great location. Thank you for the stay. read more

Hotel royal is a good place to stay for a nice visit around LB. The prices are affordable with great communication and awesome staff members as well. The only thing that I should've been more careful of was the size of the room. Everything went well except the fact that my room was a bit small for two people + multiple duffels and luggages. We did enjoy our stay although i also wished that they had an elevator for convenience. The place was clean except that they could've cleaned the beddings a little bit more as there were left over hairs and (from what i felt under the sheets) tiny leftover particles as if someone put their shoes in the sheets and left a little something behind (tiny rocks per say ). There is convenient on site (free) parking and parallel parking as well-- although there's street sweeping that happens at a certain time. So you might need to pay to park or relocate after streetsweeping. There's also a compute room and a full kitchen in the lobby area and it super cute. You can also rent bikes from them too! It would've been nice to go out in the heart of LB. however, my partner and I decided to stay in due to the fact that the location is central but it felt sketchy to walk the streets at night to find a club or bar. However, it's a good location, convenient parking, affordable rates, great communication from the staff! I'd book here again but for a bigger room that what I had (220 sq ft) ! read more