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    4.2 (188 reviews)
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    Sonia S.

    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.

    Community Kitchen

    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.

    Huge room with kitchen, living room, and dining room!
    Natalie G.

    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.

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    Tiffany K.

    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!

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    Leticia R.

    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.

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    Jane A.

    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...

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    Really charming, and the staff couldn't be nicer. I was only there for two nights, but I think it would be great for longer stays too.

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    Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach - Guest Room

    Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach

    (391 reviews)

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    I had a really great 2-day and 1-night stay here! The location is close to stores like Starbucks,…read moreColdstone, and Levi's. It's also very close to the downtown area. From the hotel I was able to walk to downtown and explore cute shops! The staff was also amazing! They were quick and thoughtful with the check-in/check-out process. When we had an issue with the TV, they came over quickly and helped us troubleshoot it. They also were helpful when I realized I forgot my toothbrush. Very much high-end hotel experience. I was also able to study in the lounge which was quiet and peaceful. I will say, I didn't exactly love the sliding door in the bathroom. It doesn't lock (or if it did, I wasn't able to figure it out) so there's not much privacy. I've been seeing this sliding bathroom door trend among many hotels, so this isn't a negative towards this specific hotel. Overall, it was a great experience and I would stay again! They had a dining area where I was able to order a full breakfast meal or a quick to-go food item depending on my needs.

    Personally, I LOVE this Hyatt Centric. I bounce btwn the Hyatt Regency LB, which is just about .25…read moremiles away and adjacent to the LB Convention Center, but if I'm doing a walkable staycation and don't plan on driving during my stay, I choose Hyatt Centric at The Pike. The Pike refers to a shopping and entertainment area within this city block. So it's real convenient to restaurants, outlets, a movie theatre, and ALLLL the Long Beach Harbor and Shoreline Village offer: shopping, a arcade with carousel, Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach Pier, LB Boat Rentals and Wheel Fun Rentals. Not to mention a really nice, easy walkway along the shoreline with postcard views of the Queen Mary. Hyatt Regency is great of you're attending a conference at the convention center and can write off biz expenses. Otherwise, I find the parking fees, even with in/out privileges for guest, to be steep($44/nt self; $49/nt valet), I addition to the "Destination Fee" ($30) charged at Hyatt Regency. NOW, that being said, sometimes they have package deals, so these fees can be absorbed. Compare it to Hyatt Centric The Pike, where you will be parking at a Long Beach City Public Parking structure next-door to the Hyatt Centric(separate review), NOT having in/out privileges, unless you pay each time you leave, but paying $24/day and no "Destination Fee", and I think Hyatt Centric makes more sense for pedestrian explorers. Since both hotels are within the same walking areas, choose what works best for you, but those are my strongest considerations for choosing at which Hyatt in downtown LB I'll be staying. Hubs doesn't give a rip. LOL Anywho, here is ALSO why Hyatt Centric feels "homier" to me. First and foremost - THE STAFF!!!! Jorge, Dir. of Operations, reached out ahead of my arrival(standard), but continued to be of assistance when I engaged with him about my stay and what our celebrations for the New Year would be. Very thoughtful. Emma was friendly and very helpful in checking us in and making sure I received all my Hyatt Member amenities and perks. David, Front Office Manager, followed up to see that our stay was a successful and happy one and to further offer any assistance for future stays. Throughout our stay, we were greeted by staff cheerfully, but they never imposed. Honestly, remember when Hyatt use to boast about "the Hyatt Touch"? THIS is what they meant. They may not refer to that in marketing, but Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach seems to be one property that is still very committed to this idea. I have been staying at this property since it was an Avia. Hyatt purchased the property in 2011 and began renovations in 2012, which I believe finished in 2020, just in time for a pandemic to hit. We came back in 2021 to beautiful new decor that really features the sights synonymous to Long Beach, but especially the harbor and nautical history. Cute details like hallway lights resembling portholes, or some Queen Mary history lessons in the elevator halls, highlighting her use during WWII. The wallpaper in the rooms, has a focus wall of an aerial shot of the shipping containers at the Port of LB, and the carpet coordinates a flow of that same idea. Yeeesssss..., in some areas the decor is already looking a bit worn, but I believe its a pretty popular property so I don't mind because it's all familiar, comfortable and there are no problems with anything broken. Amenities! I ADORE the roof poolside patio for city scapes and views of the Queen Mary during any season. I'm not typically a pool user, but have dipped during especially hot weather when staycationing here. Plenty of room to spread out! I find the rooms really comfy, and plenty big, the shower and bathroom fabulous! A cozy robe, efficiency fridge, Keurig with pods, extra blankets and pillows and motion sensor lights on the bed frame, assisting your way to a middle of the night bathroom sesh. Also available: gym, water stations, poolside cabanas(for a fee), poolside lounge chairs and seasonal rooftop bar, a business center, free wi-fi throughout and meeting/banquet rooms. They also have a really cute outside patio on the ground floor, adjacent to the lobby, that the banquet rooms can open onto featuring a HUGE chess board! Each of our stays at Hyatt Centric The Pike LB has had a special memory. I'm already planning my next stay. HC@TPLB makes a PERFECT location for a long Catalina Island Day trip! Catalina Express is a short, easy, maybe 5min, walk and then coming back to a cozy room after a Catalina excursion is the icing on the cake. I plan on booking for the night before, to catch the earliest(calmest seas are early morning) boat the next AM, then returning to our room after we return on the last boat back, around 8pm. Whatever your plans are for seeing Long Beach, check into Hyatt Centric at The Pike Long Beach for an easy, comfortable stay. Cheers! "CC"

    Fairmont Breakers Long Beach - Sky Room

    Fairmont Breakers Long Beach

    (92 reviews)

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    The Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach is the best hotel in town. It is a 5 star luxury resort hotel,…read moreand you never need to leave there, but do, because you have to have a meal on Pine Street, the staff will give you directions. This is a vintage hotel on the outside and and a fully remodeled interior and all of it is stunning from the lobby to the rooms. They have a great pool and gym, steam room and relaxation room. If you want a massage they will handle it. The rooms are all comfortable and quiet. They are spotless and the beds are great. It is quiet and the amenities are great. The service is very good, but they do need to work on getting you into your room on time. The maid service is exceptional. We also love the valets. This hotel is expensive, but great for a special occasion. It has a full bar, room service and at least 3 eateries. We loved having brunch there. Their eggs benedict are just great as is all the food. We did not get a chance to try the other eateries. We loved the pool. The only issue I had was the AC kept going on and off and that is not okay with me, but I assume they have repaired it. You will love this place.

    I had high expectations staying here given the fact that this is a five star hotel with a price…read morepoint to match (nearly $1800 for two nights via Amex) but the service experience really missed the mark. After housekeeping cleared a used teacup from my room earlier in the day, it wasn't replaced...something I'd expect as a basic standard at a hotel of this caliber. I called to request a new one and ended up waiting 21 minutes before calling back for the status on it. I was then told that they would follow up on it and I'd receive an update on the status. 7 more minutes go by - no cup, NO UPDATE. I called back one final time, to which the man on the phone said, yes he put in a rush order and the man who's delivering it is elderly and it might take him just a few minutes longer. I said no problem but just so you know, my cup was taken earlier in the day and not replaced. The man then said he can definitely let housekeeping know for next time. I proceeded to respond and intended to say okay great but before I could even get to the great, he STRAIGHT UP HUNG UP ON ME. Also the person who delivered the cup was a younger boy so idk if the elderly man reasoning was just an excuse for the moment. I went down to the lobby immediately to speak to the manger in person and let her know how insanely unprofessional, unpleasant, and UNCOOL this was. They made an error and I got attitude back for it?! AT A FIVE STAR HOTEL. To their credit, she did apologize and sent up dessert, but by that point the issue wasn't about the teacup or a free comped anything. It was about the breakdown in communication, lack of respect, and service quality. Overall, not the level of service I anticipated for the price, which is disappointing. I will not be staying here again and don't recommend it for anyone else looking for a true five star experience.

    The Westin Long Beach

    The Westin Long Beach

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    This was my first time staying at a Westin hotel, and I enjoyed every minute of it! The front desk…read morestaff were incredibly accommodating, and since I recently became a Bonvoy member, they upgraded me to a suite. It had multiple bathrooms, couches, and even connecting rooms--such a great surprise. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the view was amazing. Everything about the stay felt relaxing and well taken care of. If you have to stay in Long Beach, stay here!

    The staff are amazing. I was immediately greeted upon arrival by many of the staff members and was…read moreoffered help with my luggage but I declined. The front desk was friendly and polite. She was very kind and offered a room upgrade for free to a deluxe room with a partial ocean view. Now the room is where the ratings start to go downhill. The bathroom does not have a vent so it gets very steamy and it takes awhile for it to evaporate. The bathtub did not drain quickly so the water started to pool at the beginning of the shower. The fan in the bedroom hardly works. The low and high fan are practically working at the same speed and I didn't notice any difference. The room finally got to the desired temp after about 2-3 hours. The cabinet door to the fridge was broken at a hinge so we weren't able to access the fridge at all. Also, some of the channels on cable tv were not accessible. There is a $18 resort fee they charge upon arrival that caught me by surprise. I don't remember seeing this at the time of booking but I could've overlooked it. I really wanted to like this hotel, but the defects with the room were hard to miss. However, I did enjoy the amenities and the location. There were a lot of nearby restaurants that are within walking distance.

    Hotel Mai - Hotel Mai King Room

    Hotel Mai

    (41 reviews)

    Very quite hotel loved how everything was walking distance they have a train and bus right in front…read more..the bed was comfortable they had a beautiful seating area on the roof ... great customer service

    Hotel Mai is a quaint boutique hotel near the convention center. I booked it at for a conference…read moreand it was much cheaper than the main venue and it fit my needs well. The neighborhood is a typical downtown area and can be seedy but the hotel itself is secure with the main entrance by key card only at night and the elevators also require your key card to be operational. My room, a single king, was clean and in good shape. There is a large TV, desk area, adequate closet, and mini-fridge with Keurig machine in the room. The iron is of high quality and perfect for pressing my clothes for my meetings. The bathroom is very nice with a Toto Washlet that are common in Japan. The room's thermostat, however, is in Centigrade so do brush up on your metric system! My only real criticism was that the room safe did not open all the way as the closet door blocked its full opening. The top floor has a nice sitting area to relax and there is a quaint workout room and pool area. There is also a sauna which I did not use. Upon checking out, I had a nice conversation with Yogi, the owner, who told me a little about the place and how it was named. Overall, my stay at the Hotel Mai was a wonderful one and I would certainly go back the next time I need to stay in Long Beach!

    The Queen Mary - @ Queen Mary - 11/12/25

    The Queen Mary

    (1.7k reviews)

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    Brunch on a Wednesday in the Promenade restaurant…read more 1. Food: superb / top notch 2. Ambience: very good 3. Cleanliness: excellent 4. Service: pretty slow (fortunately, we were in no rush) 5. Staff: most seem noticeably disgruntled / unmotivated / unhappy 6. Ship walkabout: wonderful / a fascinating time capsule 7. Fantastic artwork / historical photographs on display throughout. 8. Huge ballroom / event rooms / very quaint wedding chapel. 9. Period costumes, decor, memorabilia. 10. Step back in time on a 100-year old grand luxury ocean liner. Tips: 1. Make an advance reservation for restaurants - we saw walk-ins wait almost an hour. 2. Allow at least 2 hours (minimum) to explore the ship after your meal. 3. Lots of stairs between decks / huge ship / lots of walking. 4. Make sure your phone is fully charged - hundreds of photo opps. Summary: We came on a fairly quiet weekday, but still restaurant reservations are highly recommended. The food was top-notch. Will return to eat - a real treat. Dropped a star only because many of the staff seemed somewhat unfriendly, unmotivated, disgruntled. Otherwise, the ship is stunningly beautiful and the experience quite profound.

    Decided to stay at the historic Queen Mary for a night before leaving on a cruise, it felt both…read moreappropriate and I was crossing a bucketless must off my list. I will start with the good, the staff is incredibly friendly, accommodating and seems to genuinely understand hospitality. Even when an incident that I will talk about it the bads happened they were accommodating and friendly. Additionally, there are parts of the ship that truly still demonstrate the glamor of a forgotten age in ocean liner history, the small exhibits some furnishings that are touches here that take you back. The food at the chowder house well expensive is quite delicious and both the wait staff and the bartenders are friendly. Now for the bad, vast areas of the ship have been left to the ravages of time. Untouched unfixed unpainted just left to rot. Even surfaces in areas where guests are sure to visit like the bow of the ship, there's unpainted rusted, chipped paint and splintering plywood everywhere. Wow! All three members of my party booked the same class room, what we got were three very different rooms, it felt almost very Goldilocks with one room being too big. One room being too small and one room being just about right. However, my room had mysterious yellow brown wet spots seeping up through the carpet, I discovered this at almost midnight and so had to be moved to another room, the room they moved me to was even smaller than my original room and had a bathroom so small that when I tried to open the door it hit the toilet. And then there's the little matter of temperature control, the rooms themselves have no HVAC, but you can open the portal windows, which would be lovely if not for the fact that there is nearly no airflow at least on the side of the ship where I was, And more than a dozen insects decided that my open windows were an invitation to party in my room. Then given the proximity to the port, because I had my windows open, I was awoken at 6:15 a.m. to the sounds of shipping containers and little bells and alarms. I think this hotel has Great value and great potential but at a price point of over $300 a night putting it well into the luxury category, it needs help. To be totally transparent, I will be coming back here. We only booked one night and there's so much more to the ship. I want to explore and see I want to do the tours. I want to do some of their events including their murder mystery dinner. There's so much here, that I truly do think it's worth experiencing, however, I also think it's worth experiencing with your eyes open to what the experience will be. If you're expecting a luxury hotel with luxury amenities and luxury finishings, you are not getting that here, what you are getting is a view of history that may someday go away so enjoy it while it's here.

    The Varden Hotel - ironing board and hangers to put clothes on if needed

    The Varden Hotel

    (161 reviews)

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    beware! not all units are created equal. I believe that these are owned by separate individuals so…read moreI would try to find your room number in any reviews that you check. Our room was absolutely filthy. There was dust and grime buildup on all of the ledges, stains, crumbs, hair, dust, along the bed frame and in the crevices of the chair. just no attention to detail at all. we did contact the owner and opted to leave and were provided a full refund, but the kind of build up that was in that room was either from a long term stay that wasn't cleaned up properly or just terrible cleaning over and over. side note: wifi signal was not good, bedding was bare minimum and no hand towels or face cloths provided. I'm not looking to trash the owners, I just don't want anyone to be in the same situation we were, having to look for another place last minute after a long day of traveling, I was almost in tears, plus I had to pay way more to stay somewhere else because there weren't a lot of options.

    I've been to Long Beach a few times this past year for conferences and events and usually am…read morestaying at the big box hotels that are immediately adjacent to the Convention Center (like the Hyatt Regency, The Renaissance, The Westin) but I was late to the game to reserve a room this time and missed getting the discounted conference block rate. So rather than pay an astronomical fee for the privilege of proximity, I did a quick search of the area. There are plenty of options, but many of them just seemed suspect. The I came across the Varden. Definitely a boutique hotel, but definitely worth checking out. The rooms are typically small with barely room for a bed, a partial desk and a small bathroom area. But the room was extremely clean, the fixtures and bed were new and cool and for one person, really perfect. Particularly since other than sleeping and checking emails, what else do you really need? Well, for starters you need to feel safe. And this place does a great job of securing the facility at night, but you don't feel you're in a bad neighborhood anyway. You also might like to enjoy a welcoming attitude, and the staff and place has plenty of that. The young staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Being forewarned that the property has 3 levels and no elevator is important, but honestly, it's not a tough climb to floor 3. And as a testament at how great the staff are, they wouldn't take no, and they carried my bags to my 3rd floor room. Since I was there for meetings, I needed to press my clothes, so a call to the front desk resulted in a brand new Iron and Board appearing at my room within minutes. And being welcomed by a reception with snacks, wine and drinks between 5:00 - 7:00 everyday, is just super nice. They also do a continental breakfast from 6:00-9:00 daily. They have a hip space right behind the registration area for these treats so it's easy to walk through on your way in/out of the property. And best of all the price per night was less than 1/2 of what those big chain hotels were charging. And I was less than 4 blocks (and a very nice walk past lots of local stores/restaurants to give me a feel for the area) from the Convention Center. For all these reasons, if you're in Long Beach solo, I would highly recommend you check out the Varden.

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