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    Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport

    3.8 (132 reviews)
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    Combo Alarm Clock / Charging Station , if your room lacks it then just request it be installed.
    Joseph A.

    2nd stay this February. Hotel is busy but not uncomfortable with a large lounge that serves as the breakfast dinning room, plenty of guest parking though that comes with a fee. comfortable rooms and a professional staff were encountered. During my latest stay the elevator bank nearest my 4th floor room had broken, but a technician was dispatched and the issue resolved before I had returned from dinner. My room also lacked their combo Alarm Clock / Power Charging unit, upon my request was installed that evening. It's a great device with USB and Plug outlets this should be in all rooms, but request if it's missing. Check Out 11:00am , Check In 4:00pm. Coffee & Hot Water / Teas are always in the lobby. Nice Breakfast of Meats, Eggs, Hash browns, Cereals, Waffles, Muffins, Juices etc on this morning 6:00am to 9:00am but confirm hours during your stay. Another happy stay and will be back.

    Chris C.

    Bright and clean location that seems to be a recent build. This is a Hampton-Homewood combo where half the rooms are suites and the other half are regular rooms. Interesting enough that when you check-in they have a credit card machine for Hampton and another for Homewood. The room was pretty standard but felt very clean. I liked that there were a lot of places to plug in my chargers/cpap/laptop. There were usb-a slots in those places as well (no usb-c). The bathroom door is a barn door style that when closed reveals the closet. I kept clipping my bags when I tried to open the door though or would put a shopping bag there and forget to push it all the way in. I had two rooms, one facing out and one facing the pool. Pool seemed to be the better view. It comes with free breakfast but unfortunately I wasn't able to try it out. The pool deck was big, with a large jacuzzi and then a fairly big pool (big enough for laps in my opinion). 5ft at the deep end and 3.5 feet at the shallow. Towels are available from the front desk (you have to check out and in towels) I wasn't able to get a late check-out but the front desk said I'd get like 20-30 mins grace. 11am, knock knock! They are really on it for trying to turn rooms over. I did have an issue on my second night with the card reader on my room. A person from the front desk had to come by and hook a battery up to the reader to get it to open. Overall a positive experience and I would stay here again and try the breakfast.

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    J R.

    Road noise is pretty loud, and it made it hard to sleep, which is the main reason we would choose to stay elsewhere next time. On the positive side, the location is very convenient to the airport, and there are plenty of food options nearby with LBX and several other eateries. The hotel itself was clean, and even though we had the smallest basic room, it was adequate and functional. There were lots of outlets for charging devices, and the shower had great water pressure and reliably hot water. The front desk agent who checked us in was great--friendly and helpful. The staff member who handled our checkout and also drove the shuttle, however, was not very pleasant. She did not offer to help with our luggage and had a noticeably negative attitude, which did not feel very hospitable. There are some signs of wear in the room, and the AC/heating controls were a bit tricky to figure out, though that can be the case at many hotels. We didn't get a chance to try the breakfast since we had to leave before it was served. One other downside was the mobile data signal; our phones stayed on LTE and never picked up 5G inside the hotel, though stepping outside in certain areas improved the connection. Overall, it's a nice, clean property in a convenient location, but the road noise and a less-than-friendly checkout experience mean we'll likely choose a different hotel next time.

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    Vee P.

    Loved this hotel. We stayed at the Hampton Inn for a conference and our experience here was great throughout the 4 days. Hotel was clean, room was clean, and the staff were so friendly. I was pleasantly surprised and grateful for not only the hospitality of the staff, but I felt safe, and very comfortable here. This is how staying at a hotel should feel like. The room was on the 3rd floor and it was quiet. Everything worked as it should and the beds were comfortable. The other hotel guests were also very polite which was really refreshing. Parking was very easy and it's so close to Whole Foods and a bunch of eateries. I would 100% stay here again next time I am in the area. Thanks for the wonderful stay!

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    Taura G.

    Beautiful Hampton Inn. I stayed here while in Long Beach and it was a great experience. They have a lobby coffee and tea station daily and free breakfast. The staff is super customer service oriented and the large lobby area is always clean and welcoming. My room was clean, comfortable, and very pleasing. I would definitely stay here again.

    Double beds
    Riss G.

    Stayed here one night before a cruise departing out of World Cruise Center. This is probably the nicest Hampton inn I've ever stayed at. Staff was very friendly. Beds were really comfy. TVs had great stations and lots of Hbo! The grounds are really spacious and lots of stuff to do including chess and cornhole. Didn't stop by for breakfast or deal with parking, so no idea. Would definitely stay again

    Bed bugs
    Saeed R.

    Long story short, this location has bed bugs. Check all of your items and the bed. Luckily I caught it before I fully unpacked.

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    Came here on 5/24-5/26, much better experience, breakfast and service was better but a bit pricey.

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    Ask the Community - Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport

    What are the hours of the airport shuttle? We have a really early flight

    I recently stayed and was told as long as someone is available to drive the shuttle, they are available. I think the website gives a more official time frame of 5:00 a.m-10:00 p.m. They only go to the Long Beach airport. You have to call the… Read more

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    Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach

    Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach

    3.9
    (396 reviews)
    $$

    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"

    Hotel Royal

    Hotel Royal

    4.2
    (190 reviews)
    $$

    Hotel Royal exceeded our expectations…read more 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!

    We were here for an event recently and spent the weekend here. For starters they do have available…read morepaid 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.

    Hilton Long Beach

    Hilton Long Beach

    2.6
    (659 reviews)
    $$

    There are pros and cons to this hotel. Our room was clean…read moreand the bed comfortable. Like many have mentioned, the windows were dirty. The staff were very nice and helpful. Yet, I don't think I'd book this hotel again. It feels really old and run down. The biggest problem is definitely not enough parking. There is an overflow parking facility that didn't feel very safe.

    This was our 2nd time staying at Hilton Long Beach prior to our cruise…read more * PROS: It is convenient because it is close to the cruise terminal for Royal Caribbean cruises. . We really liked the rubber ducks display where you can grab as many ducks as you'd like to hide on the cruise ship. There are also multiple family games in lobby like mini pool table, large Jenga blocks, and table shuffleboard. The breakfast buffet also has a good selection including made to order omelettes. * CONS: Overnight parking can be expensive especially if you are valeting your vehicle. It didn't feel safe parking off site for self parking. The elevators are slow. The hotel is starting to show some wear and staff is struggling to keep common areas clean and tidy. Our room's toilet was having issues flushing and staff refused to let us change rooms even though we just checked in room 5 mins ago. We had to vacate room and use public bathrooms downstairs for over an hour while maintenance fixed the issue. It would have been less intrusive and inconvenient if they just given us another room. They said they will alert us when problem was fixed but no one did. We had to check with front desk continuously until problem has been resolved with no compensation or freebies for our inconvenience, despite being Hilton Honors members! Fitness Room had no air conditioning and was very musty and stuffy.

    Fairmont Breakers Long Beach

    Fairmont Breakers Long Beach

    4.1
    (98 reviews)
    $$$

    My wife Rona and I chose the Fairmont Breakers to celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary, and the…read moreexperience was a masterclass in luxury hospitality. We booked through Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, and General Manager André Brose personally ensured our stay was flawless, honoring us with a beautiful room upgrade and incredibly thoughtful welcome amenities. The historic restoration of this property is stunning. Katia Peña gave us a fascinating historical tour that gave us such a deep appreciation for the building's legacy. The front desk team--specifically Ashley Wilmoth, Natalie Smith, and Jack Wellford--provided warm, personalized attention from the moment we checked in. We dined at the Sky Room and had their excellent in-room dining the next morning. If you are looking for a luxurious, memorable stay in Long Beach with a team that truly cares about their guests, this is the place.

    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.

    The Westin Long Beach

    The Westin Long Beach

    3.1
    (636 reviews)
    $$$

    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.

    The Queen Mary

    The Queen Mary

    3.0
    (1.7k reviews)
    $$

    The first thing to remember about The Queen Mary is that she is a historic ship, now a hotel. If…read moreyou are interested in an immersive experience, taking yourself back in history, you will enjoy the historic hotel. The restaurants, bars and shops offer unique experiences that are quintessential to the Queen Mary and improvements continue to be made. Is everything perfect? No but that is the beauty of the unique Queen Mary Hotel. Time should be taken to take in all the available displays, self guided tour, films about her history as well as a meal at The Chelsea, or Promenade Cafe, cocktails at the Observation Bar. The daily breakfast buffet has all the breakfast offerings and an amazing view of downtown Long Beach across the water. A La Carte breakfast is also available. Now that the F&M Bank Amphitheatre in Long Beach is open, this is the perfect place to stay and then walk to the Amphitheatre for your concert. The location is "across the street" - but it feel so close that it seems like it's in the parking lot of the Queen Mary. Because the Queen Mary is a historic ship, the walls are thin, the hotel doesn't have all the traditional bells and whistles that are common in newer hotels but for me, that is part of the experience. There isn't central air or heat but you can request a fan or more blankets, if the room is too loud they do offer ear plugs. What the hotel does have is beautiful historic woodwork, Art Deco style in the staterooms, 1930s artwork, photos of the celebrities who have stayed on the Queen Mary, working portholes. It's a time capsule that you can enter. Explore their website, review the tours that are available and remember that you can do self guided exploration as well. Wander the deck and it feels like you're traveling back in history.

    I understand that the nostalgia of it is a draw. The food & cocktails in the Observation Deck bar…read moreare good. And, the views from the deck are beautiful. But I would not recommend that anyone ever stay here overnight. It is pricey and the equivalent of a 2 star motel. We stay in a family suite once a year to attend a music festival because the proximity of the venue and the convenience trumps comfort. But it is not a "nice" stay. The rooms are so dated and nothing works! The wifi is spotty, the rooms are ice boxes and the linens are thin and flimsy, and the bathrooms are barely useable. During this last stay, there was no hot water so we couldn't shower before heading home. I called the front desk and spoke to a woman who said I was the second caller with this issue and would send "engineering" to check it out. No one ever came and an hour later when I called back, the front desk had stopped answering the phone. I tried three times. When you ckeck in, you are told not to touch the temperature and to call the desk. Obviously, they're aware that there's an issue with the rooms being cold so why not address it or at the very least provide extra blankets. My teeth were literally chattering on the first night and I put on thick sweats and a hoodie to sleep in! Stay at a neighboring hotel of which there are many, including a Marriott which is very nice. Come here for lunch & a tour but do not spend the night. Be forewarned!

    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.

    Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport - hotels - Updated July 2026

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