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    Hotel Royal

    4.2 (194 reviews)
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    Gracie M.

    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.

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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.

    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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    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.

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

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

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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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    Residence Inn by Marriott Long Beach Downtown

    Residence Inn by Marriott Long Beach Downtown

    3.8
    (260 reviews)
    $$

    With this trip I decided to let my family take the wheel and make the decisions on where to stay…read moreprior to our cruise. I put a lot of trust in their word since they've previously stayed at this specific hotel a few times and they choice was perfect. Driving from the bay to Southern California was a whole trip in itself with two kids and the last thing we wanted to do was to rush the moment we got in the car and into the hotel. That being said, we decided to stay two nights prior to embarkation day. We wanted to walk in, get settled after the 7 (=/-) hour drive and relax. The hotel had everything we needed - a full kitchen, a clean and perfectly running shower, clean and comfortable beds and a wonderful view. The proximity of the hotel to the port was perfect. All eight of us were able to get our belongings together and not stress on getting parking. The continental breakfast was great as well. The staff was beyond amazing and during one of our nights we were able to watch the UFC fight downstairs in the lobby with a crew of construction workers. One of the staff attendants gave my girls crayons and coloring paper. She sat down and helped them with their art and it was honestly precious.

    Great location to cruise ports and 1 mile from Queen Mary…read more Short walk across the bride to Long Beach restaurant and shopping hub Clean rooms, nice views, great staff. No ice machines, but reception gives you a bag of ice. Plenty of food for breakfast, coffee and water accessible all the time

    Hyatt Regency Long Beach

    Hyatt Regency Long Beach

    3.6
    (767 reviews)
    $$

    I was attending the Travel and Adventure Show next door at the Convention Center, as a Hyatt…read moreGlobalist I had a choice between this or Hyatt Centric. I am so glad I chose this hotel. It is walkable to the convention center, downtown restaurants and the weekend market. The service was great. I got an upgrade to the Harbor Suite even though they were pretty busy. The room was spacious and clean. There was one plug that didn't with but there are plenty of plugs around. As a Globalist I had complimentary breakfast at the restaurant downstairs. There was one gentleman, I wish I remembered his name but he was so friendly and efficient. The bigger is one is the better breakfast buffets at a Hyatt Regency. I got late checkout which was another plus as I was about to come back after my convention was over. Parking was plenty in a gated 2 story garage. I felt safe in this area. The views are great. The man made pond in front of the lake made for a great jog in the morning. I will return!

    My wife and I stayed at Hyatt Regency Long Beach since we were attending Midsummer Scream weekend…read moreat the Long Beach Convention Center. Checking in was a breeze in-person but you can also do it via mobile if you're in a hurry or don't want to wait. There's a private hotel parking garage and valet parking so you have a choice in how bougie you want to be (both will cost you). We self-parked but honestly didn't even go back to the car until it was time to leave - this hotel is quite centrally located and walkable to everything you could want in downtown Long Beach! We got a king bed with a city waterfront view. The room itself was clean for the most part but there were stains on the bed sheets, bathroom walls and towels. Wee bit gross, but compared to some other horrific places we've stayed at, it's still passable. The bathroom has some really weak water pressure, so get comfy and be prepared to really take your time taking a shower to get all the soap/shampoo out. The room comes with a small fridge and coffee maker but no microwave, so if you want to reheat/nuke anything you have to use the microwave next to the ice machine in the hallway. We were on the 8th floor and we quickly found out that the walls are really thin - you can hear your neighbors, people walking in the hallway, and anyone in the pool area quite clearly. The room came with double shades, which is great for keeping the light out. Unfortunately, they're also on the older side and require some effort to open/close them. We got a scare when our neighbor opened/closed their shades - it was so loud/creaky that it sounded like someone was trying to break into our window. There's a bar downstairs in the lobby along with a market/kitchen if you want to get your eats/drinks on. Plenty of tables around if you want to get out of your room for a bit. We ordered room service for breakfast and ordered in-person at the market for a late dinner. For breakfast, we had a breakfast burrito and huevo rancheros. For dinner, we had chicken tenders with side wedges and a burger with side tater tots. It's convenient if you don't want to worry about going out for food since they have a pretty decent menu (naturally all of the food/drinks are overpriced but that's a given with any hotel). The pool is open late which is great if you don't want to get sunburned during the day (there's no shade whatsoever in the pool or hot tub). If you go for a night swim, you also won't have to fight for cabanas as there are fewer people around. The hotel provides complementary towels once you get down there, so all you need is your room card to access as many towels as you need. The pool is heated though, so it's not as refreshing as you would think on those hot summer days. We saw a cockroach scurrying around the cabanas/poolside chairs when we got there so maybe play it safe and keep your shoes off the ground. Overall it's not the worst hotel we've stayed at but nowhere near any of the best. It's perfectly adequate/decent if you're going to the convention center, Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, etc. The lack of cleanliness, paper thin walls, and weak water pressure are turn-offs though. We only stayed here because it's literally steps away from the convention center.

    Hilton Long Beach

    Hilton Long Beach

    2.6
    (672 reviews)
    $$

    This is a great hotel. Service was good, rooms are clean, some of the most comfortable hotel beds…read moreI've slept in. They have a good in-hotel snack selection. I wish the hotel had a more comprehensive restaurant or something as it is far from anything good (unless you want chains like PF Changs or Island's). ' The only other note I had was that I wasn't pleased with their parking situation. Its an underground lot but most of the spots in it are reserved for not the hotel and the spots are tiny. Two cars can't drive down the aisles at once because they're tight and it makes for a stressful parking experience, especially at $30 a night.

    Updating review and lowering it to 2 stars because when I got my refund they didn't refund my…read moreparking or food. I didn't necessarily except my food to be refunded by I absolutely wanted my parking fee back. You guys are a huge corporation, do better. I really want to give this place more than 3 stars, and in reality it probably deserves only 2. But I had a few great customer service interactions that won me over, even in a not so accommodating situation. Upon a busy check in right about 5:00 PM on a Saturday in the summer time, we were notified that the AC in the hotel is out. (Side note it had been out since Tuesday and no one notified us until now) We were traveling with our bulldog so this was a huge deal and I immediately asked to be placed at another Hilton property. Art at the front desk was very kind and accommodating. He offered a room with a window that opens as well as a patio, so there would be a constant airflow. He also said if we weren't happy we could come back down for a full refund. Art in general was beyond gracious. We chose to stay, as the sun was going down, and when you're close to water it gets pretty cool even in the hottest months. We had some drinks at the bar and tried to make the best of it. The bartender was also kind and working hard in the heat! All was well considering the circumstances. Until midnight when all of the building alarms started going off every few minutes. We were only staying one night for a relaxing day away with our dog on the beach, and because of this property we definitely did not receive that. I've had to open a case for a refund, which seems crazy to me. As an honors member I definitely thought it would be offered without hesitation, and possibly even more compensation. Unfortunately this was not the situation. For a property with a great location, it needs a deep cleaning and a few updates immediately. With that, I'd consider returning.

    Fairmont Breakers Long Beach

    Fairmont Breakers Long Beach

    4.0
    (107 reviews)
    $$$

    Beautiful space. Very upscale vibe. A good place for grown folks to dance and grab a drink. The dj…read moreat night played a lot of reggaeton and throwbacks that definitely catered to a late 20's and up crowd. Great date spot. Parking is $20 for valet (3 hours) or $15 across the street

    The Fairmont Breakers is a beautiful hotel and a masterclass in "everything that glitters ain't…read moregold". The newly renovated property is gorgeous and the location is excellent; just steps from the beach and promenade. The valet and door staff were also good. Unfortunately, they were the exception. Service throughout the rest of the hotel was consistently disappointing. Restaurant service was painfully slow and the food was mediocre at best. Bar staff routinely ignored guests until being approached. Housekeeping failed to refresh towels or water, and somehow folded a used, wet towel and put it back for us to use. The biggest issue came during a heatwave, when scheduled AC maintenance left our room without air conditioning from approximately 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Then, just before 3 a.m., the fire alarm sounded three times over about five minutes before we were finally told it was a false alarm. Our toddler woke up and didn't get back to sleep until 4 a.m. When we raised this with the manager on duty, James, the following morning, there was no apology or empathy. Instead, I was basically told, "I had to be here all night and deal with it too." Not exactly the response you'd expect at a Fairmont. The pool area was also poorly maintained, with used towels, glasses, and trash left around the deck. It's unfortunate because the property itself is stunning and has tremendous potential. But luxury isn't just a beautiful building. It's planning maintenance appropriately, responding when things go wrong, keeping the property clean, and making guests feel like their experience matters. I will say that Jack, another front desk manager, showed remorse during checkout as he waived the resort fee. In our travels, we've found that the difference between a 4 and 5-star experience typically lies within service. The Fairmont Breakers has the five-star aesthetics but the service has much needed catching up to do.

    The Westin Long Beach

    The Westin Long Beach

    3.1
    (644 reviews)
    $$$

    Driving in from LAX, parts of the route through Long Beach looked rundown and not especially…read moreinviting. The Westin itself was a clear step up. The coppery exterior and surrounding landscaping looked sharp on arrival. Valet was prompt and helpful with luggage. I arrived early. They offered a room immediately but said waiting a short time would get me a better one, so I left the bags with bell service. Like every other hotel I've stayed at, they said they would call when the room was ready. They never did. I had to return to the front desk and ask. It was ready. This has happened at every property that makes the same promise. I actually have a dedicated hundred dollar bill sitting lying dormant in my wallet awaiting the first hotel employee that actually calls me when my room is ready. It will be all theirs when they do; and I will recognize them for being the first ever to have done so in my personal decades of staying in hotels...! The room was nicely done and elegantly decorated. The linens were excellent and the bed was comfortable. I had a city view rather than water, which was fine. Public areas (lobby, bar, restaurant) ran warm in the summer with the large glass and cavernous volumes, but the room air conditioning worked decent and kept a good room temperature. One detail I really appreciated and wish more hotels would incorporate: a filtered water station next to the ice machine. Location worked well for the business meetings I had the next morning. I've been a long-time Hilton Diamond member, but Marriott properties like this one are starting to pull me over on overall quality. Solid stay once in the room, with a few operational misses that keep it in the 3.5 to 4 star range for me.

    Came here with my sister in law for an impromptu sister weekend after her work trip…read more The lobby is great and it's awesome they have a bluestone lane but otherwise, there were a lot of outdated / gross things that I unfortunately do feel are worth sharing. The lighting in the room is rough and while it all looked clean, I sat on the floor only to find someone's old contact lens which definitely grossed me out. Beds are SO comfy & awesome to have an early night in but when we went to use the TV, they weren't smart and the hotel didn't have any hdmi cords either :/ Generally a decent location and great staff at the front as well as valet. Worth noting valet per night is very expensive!

    Hotel Mai

    Hotel Mai

    4.1
    (48 reviews)

    Stayed for 3 days and had a great experience. We stayed in deluxe king room with a balcony. The…read moreroom was clean and very spacious. The balcony provided a nice space for reading and watching the city life below. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I initially booked a room with 2 queens and they fixed it no problem. The rooftop has a cool view of the city, especially at night. The hotel has ample parking - spaces under the building and directly next to it. One thing to keep in mind - if you are staying in downtown Long Beach, it's a big city with big city sights and sounds. You aren't staying in the country. Great experience for my wife and I.

    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

    The Queen Mary

    3.0
    (1.7k reviews)
    $$

    Spent 2 nights on the Queen Mary August 14 & 15th with my wife. The ships has great history and…read moreyou are allowed to explore the entire ship. The employees were every friendly and their attention your detail is great. The hotel is great for being a 93 year ship. Only thing I can say that was never was the bed in the room. Mattress was horrible. They really need to replace or change out the mattress. Other than this, the stay was excellent. They did have a concert the weekend of my stay so they had to accommodate parking. But they did this very well.

    We called ahead to let them know we would be checking in a bit later to have dinner with family in…read morethe area. Why is that important? This gave them the opportunity to let us know there was a concert in the parking lot area and you would have to park a mile away and shuttle to the hotel/ship. Of course, there are no signs to indicate the alternative parking area, just an address that takes you to another hotel. Finally for the parking area and then had to wait for the shuttle. No baggage carrying options, carts, etc., other than your own appendages. When we explained our displeasure about the parking to the fount desk, Emma decided to make it our fault. If we had not booked through a 3rd party, Expedia, we would have been informed of the issue. See the first sentence above. We also had tickets to the tour, but, since they were having a concert, they were not doing the tours.... But, they would resume tomorrow at 1000 (10 AM for this that don't know military time). We are flying. Back home tomorrow and are meeting more family for brunch in the morning. So, we have vouchers for the tour that we may or may not use now. After eventually finding our room, which are not well marked, we decided to explore. We walked around the outside of the Promenade deck and enjoyed the views. We decided to stop at the bar for a libation. After being ignored at the bar after 5 minutes, even though there were two bar tenders working right in front of us, we left. We then went to the cafe to give it one more shot. The staff there were friendly, responsive and great! The ones we've encountered so far on this ship. So, don't go here if you want to park nearby as the concert venue appears to be a permanent fixture in the parking lot and you will be charged to valet your car and park a mile away. You may or not get service at any of the places on the ship. You may or may not be treated like you actually paid to visit instead of an inconvenience. You may or may not encounter an employee who recognizes they screwed up and should do something about it. If this is normal for the staff, then the management sucks and should be replaced. If it is unusual for this to happen, then the staff need to be trained better and the management should still be replaced for putting them in this position. In short, spend your money elsewhere, somewhere they will appreciate you as a customer.

    The Varden Hotel

    The Varden Hotel

    4.0
    (161 reviews)
    $$

    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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