I had a great experience with this hotel. I was concerned about the shared bathrooms, but the cost is worth at least giving it a try. I stayed on the 3rd floor, which I believe is where the smaller rooms/shared bathrooms are. There are two bathrooms on the floor, each have a door to the hall that closes and locks. The bathrooms are NOT shared in-between multiple rooms. Inside the bathroom is a single toilet, a very small sink and a bathtub/shower. The bathtub has a dispenser for shampoo, conditioner and body wash and although I had brought my own, I gave them a try and was very surprised how nice they smelled. Oranges (shampoo) and Lemons (body wash) if my sniffer is still working. It was a nice feature, since you would expect hotel shampoo to be a runny white goo that smells like toothpaste, but not at Hotel Royal! There was always at least one bathroom available. The room itself was small and tidy. 1 bed (full), 1 living room style chair, a small closet, tv, AC... There WAS a sink in the room that was full sized, so appropriate washing-up could still be done within the room. There was also a coffee maker and several coffee/teas/creamers/etc provided. Breakfast in the morning was the serve-yourself continental style with the waffle maker and the pitcher of OJ that disappears pretty quickly. It's a great way to munch on something before going out for breakfast. The staff was very nice and helped out with everything we needed. We were offered two parking options: * Park at a nearby parking meter for free (they are turned off over the weekend) * Park in the B of A parking structure for $8/night with key-remote access. I would definitely stay at Hotel Royal again. If I had a large amount of luggage I would choose one of the larger rooms. read more

Many pros and cons. PROS: hip, artsy decor; friendly, helpful staff, centrally located in a pedestrian neighborhood, free coffee/tea/water in room; community kitchen; decent free breakfast (but no protein beyond sugary yogurt); parking provided in an otherwise jammed neighborhood; homey bedding & linens; free wifi. CONS: very hard bed, no reading lights near the bed, long walk up the stairs/no elevator, parking is 1.5 blocks away, view is an ugly space and the close wall of the building next door, rooms are dark during the day due to the wall next door. The hard bed is the deal breaker for me because it leaves me tired and sore. read more

Booked this "hotel" for 4 nights. To find out they have a "shared bathroom"? I've stayed at probably almost hundred different hotels, never heard of this. And I was not going to take part in this "shared bathroom". Hotel Royal refused to give me ANY type of return for my 4 nights! Not even one night. Shame. read more

It is like a tourist hostel on steroids. A glamorous shared bathroom experience with a community kitchen perfect for making your own California cuisine tiny soufflés, my entire family stays here when they visit Long Beach. They are the safest and friendliest hotel staff I have ever encountered. Be careful though, they might fall in love with your cooking. read more

Great customer service and a really eclectic place. I didn't know what to expect and was happily surprised by the entire experience. Totally recommend. read more

No WAY!!!! they're thieves!!! 100%.. they will charge your credit card for amounts that are more than agreed to. NEVER stay here. Below is an email I have sent to the operations manager and to the lady at the front desk who booked my stay as Well as to the info@hotelroyallb.com.. no response and it's been 4 hours... never stay here.. this place deserves negative stars if it were possible.. at check out I was hit with a charge of $125 a night.. when I booked my rate was told to me by Stephanie of $87 a night... not a good surprise !!! This is my email that I sent Fix my charges NOW !!!!! To our agreed amount of $87 per night.... you charged my card for an amount that was much more than i had agreed to... this is very unprofessional and causing unnecessary stress to me.... this nice man at the front desk has no idea as to our agreement of $87 per night.... I'm am very unhappy with this situation. Please fix this now ... Here is the way this went down... on Sunday night I called you to book Sunday thru Thursday at $87 per night, after giving you my credit card information you then told me that you made a mistake and that room wasn't available for those nights and when I asked you if I was charged already you said yes and I said "that's not cool" and then to accommodate me you said you would upgrade my room... that is some sneaky behavior and you won't get away with this.... you know what we agree to and I don't appreciate this one bit.... If I don't hear back from someone soon, I will be posting this email to yelp, trip advisor, and all other travel siteS I can find .. again this was sneaky and unfair and I won't be done this way... These people won't even take my calls nor return my emails What ???? This guy has now responded that "when I arrived" ... bro, this was done over the phone... you and your staff did infact ignore me and you know that what was done to me was WRONG... Anyone reading this please BEWARE of these people... read more

Stayed at Hotel Royal during a recent trip to Long Beach and there are some pros and cons that I'll try to cover here. First, the good. The location is excellent, central to a lot of attractions, close to the harbor, walking distance to several great restaurants. As for the room, its quaint, well decorated and, given the space, had some unexpected extras (microwave, fridge, silverware, breakfast table). Some of the downsides though kept this from being a better experience. First, our room was small. Its not a "big deal", (see what I did there?) but walking around the room felt like parkour at times. Second, it was clear that the bathroom had not been washed (used bar of soap, hair on the shower wall). Really not acceptable. Third, the pillows were awful, uncomfortable, flat, and probably old. And finally, parking. They do have a lot (2-3 min walk) but be aware that if you check-in after 6pm, there is no one available to give you the remote to get into the garage. Had to call and meet someone (the manager?) which was a little inconvenient. Overall, a mixed experience. read more

I stayed there a couple of months ago for 3 nights and I really liked it. Rooms are clean, bed sheets are fresh and smell really good. The front desk guys are helpful and try their best to serve you, also the price was way better than other hotels around here. read more

Definitely not for a return visit. Like a "hot pillow" joint. Noisy, old (room walls paper thin ) TV could be heard until past 2 AM and loud noises of "playful activity" into early morning. Courtyard or other hotels adjacent would be a better bet. Consider only in an emergency. read more

This was a warm inviting place in Long Beach. Will definitely return. A friendly atmosphere wish I could stay longer Loved the beautiful rooms and deep tub read more

I'm not sure how this place has this many stars in their reviews. I'm assuming they argue with yelp and have them removed or just falsely create enough good reviews to mitigate the negative. But here we go. The customer service here is horrendous. I had two reservations and had to cancel one. It's been about TWO MONTHS and I have yet to receive a refund. I've tried calling about the refund and am just put on hold while they "get a manager" but that never happens and I'm left on hold with no answer. My next step is to file a complaint with the better business bureau to get my money back. read more

I dont recommend this place to anyone. The Front desk employees are rude. We had reservations to stay 2 nights, we only stayed 1 night. Everything about this place was MISERABLE. read more

I had to cancel 4 refundable stays going back to Nov 2021. I still haven't been refunded any of them, and they haven't responded to emails or phone calls. I stayed there once, facing a loud, busy road, so I could hear partiers yelling and booming cars late into the night. The stairs were steep and no elevator, so an elderly woman I saw was stuck in her room until 9 am, when front desk people arrived, and another couple I saw outside were locked out of the building and their room, because they forgot their phone with the access codes in their room. I also chose the place because of free bike rental, but they wouldn't let me use one, 'because of Covid'. They're cheap for downtown LB, but they've stolen over $400 of my money, so now I only stay at places that offer immediate refunds. read more

My friend and I LOVED this hotel. It is about 100 year old and reclaimed building outfitted yet industrial/homey style. The outside is totally art deco and made me think of a 1930's black and white movie. Decorated in Soothing colors, nice art work and comfortable furniture, it was all very inviting.The staff was so nice and extremely helpful. We stayed in one of their loft apartment apartments which was just beautiful-stylish spotless and spacious. Its functional kitchen was replete with full sized appliances and even a dishwasher. They provide dishes, glasses, cups, silver ware, pots pans, cooking utensils, knives etc. We walked a few blocks to a huge Spanish grocery store, loaded up on food and were able to eat in pretty much to save money. But the neighborhood offers many good restaurant choices and a number of nice places to visit and tour within walking distance. The hotel is bright and sunny with windows all around. The loft had a roomy living room and large dining area with glass topped table. The beds were soooo comfortable-two queen sized in the loft. The bathroom was a little bit not 5 stars since the shower in the master tub was hard to figure out and the tub was interesting to climb into. There was no sample soap in the bathroom sink but the shower had liquid bodywash and soap dispenser on the wall. There were plenty of towels but no dish rag LOL. There were two 55 inch tvs on the wall using the ROKU platform for streaming and live tv. Free wifi was fast and most helpful. We got a great price through Expedia. Yes the loft was up a flight of steps from the street entrance locked with a code. The lobby is quirky and cute with exposed brick wallls and cozy seating and in the back is a big hospitality room with plenty of KUERIG coffee cups and the kUerig coffee maker(also in the loft). Delicious ! read more

I gave this hotel 5 stars because it was an awesome stay. I read that the staff is very friendly but we only encountered one lady, I wish I could've gotten her name. SHE WAS AWESOME. She explained everything to us thoroughly and answered all of our questions. When our room didn't have a heater she walked the up stairs and provided us a heater and blankets. She really was awesome. If I could rate her she would've gotten ten stars. The location of this hotel is great to walk around and check out the scenery. It's a very arts neighborhood with lots of good food around to eat. There is a grocery store just up the street. The room me and my boyfriend stayed in was very nice. If you are into luxury then the room wouldn't be for you but to just chill relax and get away from the normal hustle and bustle it's a nice get away. The room and the hotel was decorated so nicely and had very nice paintings. There were some things that was unsettling for me. If you ever stay here and you're driving, the parking here sucks unless you pay either $1 every hour, the $15 during the week and on Saturdays, or $8 on Sundays. They do however have free parking (if you find one) during the hours 6pm-9am. Outside of that the bathrooms: it is shared. We were very fortunate to have the bathroom to ourselves, even had the key to it. The bathroom was bigger then our room but we knew that prior to coming. It was a very nice bathroom, shower had glass door, the sink however was very tiny (European style). The high drawback to this was: the bathroom was down the hallway. If your a person who has to the bathroom a lot then this would be very irritating for you. I did not enjoy getting up and leaving my room. But again the upside is that we had the bathroom to ourselves. Now if you're a person who has a lot of luggage it will suck because the building is old so it doesn't support elevators. We were on the second floor (my bag was heavy lol). Last but not least the TV is small, I wish the didn't have it so high up. I have bad vision so it hard to see on a small TV so high up. But if it doesn't matter to you then it's okay. But overall I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. I would actually come back but in one of the bigger rooms with a bathroom inside. read more

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Probably one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. From the excellent staff who were so friendly and helpful to the comfort and cozy little room. I paid a little extra to have my own bathroom but it was well worth it. It's located in a perfect spot too because it's not far from the beach and there are several restaurants and bars along the streets to choose from. This will definitely be a place to return back to. read more

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It plane was canceled & they said they would refund the money as they should, but then they decided not to as their reason is their a small business. Well I'm not even a business I'm a single women who shouldn't be changed for a room that I was unable to show up for reasons out of my control. They did offer to give the deposit back well hmm yeah wouldn't you give me my deposit back anyways?! This business is ran poorly & will never get my business again & I will also be reporting to BBB for them not refunding my money knowing my plane was canceled. Bad management. read more

Small but clean, modern, efficient rooms. Staff was very nice walking you to your room to show you everything. We needed an iron and they brought it to us instead of having to pick up at the desk. Close to (walking distance) to restaurants and grocery store. Loved the bed & bedding!!! It was AMAZINGLY comfortable!!! read more

Lovely boutique hotel in downtown LB

This place is more like a hip bed and breakfast than a hotel. The rooms are small, feels like an actual bedroom than a hotel room, especially if you book one without a bathroom. If you go out drinking and come back a little tipsy, be prepared to walk up the long staircase and be careful going inside your room as you might accidentally knock over things. The only thing great about staying here is the location. read more

Staying here for two nights. Very conveniently located to restaurants. Aquarium and harbor about a 10-15 min walk. No elevator but staff happy to help you carry luggage if you need it. We were able to leave luggage in the morning before check in so we could go exploring. Room has everything you need for a good nights sleep. Rare to have a microwave and fridge which was much appreciated. Feels like a nice European boutique hotel. read more

This place is just too cute, like a bed and breakfast mixed with a hostel (minus having to share a room). I booked this spot because of it's proximity to the convention center (my friend is going to TwitchCon this weekend) and it was perfect! I booked the Queen Room with private bath and while it was small, it was just enough space for me. There's a TV in the room along with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker (and free wifi - woohoo!). There is a communal kitchen on the 1st floor where breakfast is held each morning from 7am-10am. It's just small things like orange juice/coffee and small pastries but it was still very nice. Parking is $8/day and they have a private lot with plenty of parking. The walls are pretty thin, but overall it was nice and comfortable. If I ever need to stay in Long Beach again, I'll definitely come back here. Thanks for the great experience! read more

Hotel Royal is great! We stayed in the apartment style suite and it was perfect. The decor in the room was super cute and we had all of the resources that we needed, i.e., Keurig, refrigerator, cable, wifi, etc. The staff was very helpful and explained where everything in and around the hotel was located. They offered bike rentals to roam the city and pastries/coffee in the morning which was cool. I really loved that the hotel was centrally located so we were able to walk to different restaurants/bars. Our stay at Hotel Royal was amazing and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend!!! read more

Such a cute boutique hotel, we LOVED IT!! We took two of the bikes they offer and rode along the beach which was totally FUN!! We got to meet 3 of the team at the front desk and they were ALL helpful, nice and especially MIA to help us take some cool photos. We HIGHLY recommend staying here BIG TIME! Thank you read more

This is not a HOTEL in the modern sense of the word. It was formerly a hotel in the 1930s but has been converted to a transitional stay facility. You can pay by the week (around $170) or pay by the month ($765)with a small deposit ($300). Joe is the manager. He is very kind and helpful. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. Cable TV, electricity and water are all included too. Not all the rooms have bathrooms. So you may have to share the bathroom down the hall. The shower situation is the same as the bathroom situation. Bring SHOWER SLIPPERS! The Royal Hotel is in the best location in Long Beach. Located in the East Village Arts District. There are plenty of shops and things to do.All are within walking distance. The beach is just 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Overall the Royal Hotel is the best bang for your buck! read more

I enjoyed my stay at Hotel Royal and would probably stay here again mostly because of the great price and location. It's walking distance to some pretty cool bars and restaurants and coffee shops. I don't know how to characterize this hotel if it's a boutique hotel or what, but it's definitely pretty eclectic and not your typical hotel like a Hilton. The bedding, towels and curtains we're all pretty colorful and unique. The area is pretty safe (I'm assuming since I didn't get mugged) and the hotel even lends free bicycles until 7 PM. The room was small but cozy and I chose the one with the private bathroom. It was quiet both nights I stayed although I did hear some footsteps above my room at 1 AM on one of the nights. The building is pretty old so it's not the most soundproof but the walls did a good job keeping the noise out for the most part. I loved that the room had its own little coffee maker with free Starbucks coffee grounds and clean coffee mugs. They also had a wine opener in the room and some wine glasses which was very thoughtful. Bathroom was stocked with great smelling soap and conditioner and make up remover wipes. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They also have free continental breakfast every morning, and ironing board, refrigerator and obviously Wi-Fi. Pretty cool place! read more

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Was tryin to write another review on how awesome this hotel is but looks like I'm only allowed 1 review. Well I recently stayed there this passed weekend and the stay was great(as usual) but my friend left her glasses in the room but didn't notice til we were already back home in Vegas. So I called the hotel and talked to RICK, he was so helpful in finding her glasses and getting them shipped back here. But even upon arriving RICK was so cool and helpful when we checked in and during our stay. Thanks RICK for everything and I'm sure my friend is most grateful that she can see again haha read more

Totally love this boutique hotel, I founded on Orbitz and we stay there for a night. The room was cozy super clean and very cute, it was very close to all the restaurants on Pine Street, we felt very safe walking back and forth at really late hours. I completely recommend and I we'll definitely stay there again. Also, don't want to forget to mention customer service was amazing, they answer all my questions promptly. read more

This is an excellent hotel. Everyone was very polite and friendly and always ready to help. The hotel is very well appointed. Lovely hotel with very accommodating staff. The location of this hotel is perfect for sightseeing. The room was very clean and pleasant. All the amenities were first class. I love this Hotel !!! I stay here every time I am in Long Beach . So safe and cozy. read more

My husband and I didn't realize we'd have to share bathrooms when booking this hotel, but we are sure glad we did! This hotel is absolutely charming! The bedrooms and bathrooms were spotless and the customer service was excellent! We will definitely be staying again! read more

I cannot say enough about this staff and Hotel Royal! They communicate via text so as to not bother you, and I love it. The rooms are small but so incredibly welcoming with the decor and amenities, I didn't mind. They even have free loaner bikes! I felt like I was staying with family or close friends. My favorite touch was the wine/bottle openers near the wine glasses in the room. Parking is free, one parking pass per room, and the lot is not even half a block down the road. Tons of great food and things to do all within walking distance so I literally never used my car while I was there. The staff gave me great recommendations on places to eat, and those recommendations weren't wrong! I started in a room with a private bath as the kitchenette wasn't available for the first night, so I booked the kitchenette for the remainder of the nights, and by the next day before noon they had texted me to let me know the room was ready and even helped me move my luggage into the new room, so the transition was seamless. There is a code to get into the building, which I like, as well. I will DEFINITELY be back!!! read more

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Loved this establishment. We gravitate towards places with character at this fit the bill. Exactly as described on website. Stage was exceptional. They helped by suggesting local restaurants and entertainment. Will be back. read more

Stayed at this hotel during the week and had an amazing experience! First of all the hotel was a great deal compared to the overpriced area hotels. The hotel: built in the 1920's with a lot of the original charm. It is 3 floors. Bottom floor is check in and communal kitchen. 2nd and 3rd are the rooms. The hotel bathrooms have shampoo, conditioner, and body wash to use. You can check out bikes to borrow for the day. The communal kitchen is available to cook in and they offer a limited breakfast - coffee, juice, pastries, water. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I even got help with my bags! The rooms: we booked a double bed without a bathroom. The room had everything you could need. It had a comfy chair, small sink and mirror, and closet storage. Shared bathroom was not a problem. They were clean, cute, and never had to wait. Loved staying here. It felt like staying in an apartment or B&B. So hip and affordable! Highly recommend! read more

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I had to stay in Long Beach for several days and I am so glad I found this hotel! I love it! So groovy, welcoming, homey and the decor is artsy/mid-century. I loved being able to open my window to hear the sounds of the city. I loved the wood floors in my room and didn't mind the shared bathroom. I loved being able to walk around downtown and being right there. The staff was great. read more

Huge thumbs up. If you are coming to stay in Long Beach, this is the place for you. It's so cute. The hotel is located in downtown Long Beach, easy access to anything. Vons is only a block away, the ocean is an easy 3-4 block walk at the most to steps to go onto the beach. Shoreline village and the pike is within walking distance. There is plenty of night life close by. There is a bus stop right across the street in case you are wanting to go a bit farther. 2nd Street Im Belmont shores is very close by with wonderful shops, bars and restaurants, that have plenty of outdoor eating for social distancing. There are a lot of cute boutiques in the neighborhood, and also a very retro record store, footprints, a block over. Also the metro station is walking distance, when the Long Beach Grand Prix is in town that is also walking distance. There is a bluff a nice walk or short bus ride where they have yoga overlooking the ocean. This is the perfect vacation spot. read more

This hotel is very chic and unique. If you're looking for a new experience with night life surroundings and great food, this is the hotel location for you. I was a bit skeptical about the shared bathrooms but it was actually not bad and the bathrooms are very cute. Check out the photos to see the smallest sink in the world LOL. Some rooms come with a private bathroom. Best continental breakfast I've had in awhile with a variety of food and a large enough kitchen. Everyone is very friendly and you're also able to borrow a bike from them for free. Stairs are a bit steep but they give you free cookies halfway up for motivation LOL. Parking garage is a block down not too far from the hotel for $8 a day with a private remote...this gave me piece of mind and you get to stay in the parking lot till 5 pm even after checkout. Rooms come with their own key so you can lock your door and a closet that locks as well, fridge coffee maker microwave and DirecTV. Things and places to check out Padres restaurant and cocktail bar about two blocks down with the best shrimp taco ever, Linden Public for $15 bottomless mimosas, and I highly recommend The Free Ride Transportation since it's free and will take you to the Queen Mary and back. Hope this helps and that you have as much of a great time as we did! P.S. shout out to Elda at the front desk who is very sweet read more

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What a fun spot. I haven't heard anything remarkable about Long Beach but I booked this for one evening so I could avoid a too-long drive to Disneyland in the morning. This hotel is in the heart of a bohemian and hip style neighborhood. Adorable. The room was tiny- very Euro... the bed comes out of the wall but it does have a bathroom and a kitchenette. It was perfect for one night. There are people that live there- and some of them are very noisy. I barely got any sleep because of the noise all night until 5am, but to no fault of the Hotel, and I didn't report the noise. We got loaner bikes to explore the neighborhood, and the staff is super friendly! read more

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I am giving this place a 5 star because of the personal treatment I received on the phone after several calls. Joe and Dan both helped so with answering my questions as I have no idea about the area. From reading the other yelp reviews, thats how I found this Hotel Royal. The pictures show this place to be CHARMING and very COMFORTABLE and they truly care about each persons stay. This kind of charm is not found in many Hotels. Thank you Joe and Dan for your kindness and looking forward to the experience of staying at your location. I have never rated a place until I stayed or dined. Your reviews and pictures are fabulous. read more

Awesome hotel!! Mia at the front fest was great very easy to talk to and answered all my questions. I will be referring all my friends and family members to stay here when in town. Thanks. read more

I just got back from a conference in Long Beach and spent the week at Hotel Royal. It is so great to support an independent, family-run business that really gives its all to satisfy their guests. From the cleanliness, the hospitality, the warmth, the simpleness, free bicycle loaners, print-outs of local info I'd casually enquired about, simple great little continental breakfast, clean bathrooms (did not wait once all week for a bathroom)--it was all really, really great. Yes, the rooms are small, yes, it is "quaint"--but the mattress was superb and they had big bags of fresh Starbucks coffee among other things in the rooms! Another great feature was that this place has real windows that open. Imagine being able to get fresh air in a hotel. I only wish more businesses could be like this. read more