OverviewThis hotel is situated among local businesses on a major thoroughfare in Long Beach. Located within a 10-minute drive of the beach, this property is well suited for guests looking to explore the area by car.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a TV, a desk, a coffeemaker, bathrobes, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a jetted tub, a microwave and a mini-fridge. Accessible rooms are also available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 9 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
On-site amenities include guest laundry facilities, guest copy and fax service, ice/vending machines and free newspapers.
The Museum of Latin American Art is 5 minutes away by car, while the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and the Laugh is Hope Comedy Club are both an 11-minute drive away. The Shoreline Village area, which includes shops, waterfront restaurants, coastline bike paths, the Long Beach Aquarium and the Queen Mary Hotel and Mystery Dinner, is about a 15-minute drive away.
The Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 10 to 15 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on September 24, 2013: Free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, the staff were the most complimented aspect of this hotel. Many guests described the front desk staff as friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Several guests found the location convenient for driving to the beach, shopping and restaurants, while several other reviewers enjoyed the free breakfast.
A few guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value. A couple of reviewers specifically mentioned that the free Wi-Fi was fast and reliable.
Several guests found the rooms clean and quiet, however, some other reviewers did not (see below for more details).
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
A few guests said that the rooms did not meet their cleanliness expectations and a couple of these guests specifically mentioned that the carpeting was dirty. A couple of reviewers noted that the rooms were in need of updating.
A couple of reviewers complained about hearing traffic noise.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.7 out of 5, with 53% of 390 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #46 out of 55 hotels in Long Beach, with an average score of 2 out of 5, from 127 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 24, 2013 to verify some information.
