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    Hyatt Regency Long Beach

    3.6 (773 reviews)
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    Burger and side tater tots from Market
    Marcus C.

    My wife and I stayed at Hyatt Regency Long Beach since we were attending Midsummer Scream weekend at 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.

    Rae Lynn Z.

    Was in Long Beach for business meetings. The Hotel location is close to Shoreline Village with its restaurants and shops and most importantly for me a quick ride to the Catalina Express ferry. Everyone at the hotel were friendly and super helpful. There is a man made lake around the hotel and fun paddle swan boats if you have time to play a little. It is connected to the convention center and connects to an elevated walkway that runs from Shoreline Village to Ocean Blvd where many other hotels are located.

    Emmeline W.

    Great hotel and staff! My partner and I booked a few nights for Apocalypse Fest and enjoyed our stay. PROS: - Walking distance to the Queen Mary (only 30 mins walk or 10 mins scooter) - Extremely spacious and clean bedrooms, soft pillows and thick bedding - Friendly and courteous staff, with ample security at late-night entry - Minor discounts on nearby businesses and restaurants - Water stations on every floor - Decent sound insulation, you can only hear anything when people are talking loudly right outside your door - Great view of the waterside area! CONS - No microwaves in rooms - Bathrooms were cramped af compared to the bedroom area...! - Mandatory $30 resort fee but this is sort of comped by offering $10 daily store credit and discounts mentioned above But the negatives are negligible. I would absolutely recommend staying here!

    MagSafe charging stand with Apple Watch charger plus a white noise player
    Erica T.

    My husband and I came and stayed here for a night for a concert at F&B Amphitheatre, and it was a great stay! Upon arriving, I realized I forgot my contact solution and case, but they had a vending machine in the lobby that had the essentials. Of course it was $8 for a 3oz solution lol, but it was super convenient to have. We also bought two 12oz cans of Coors Light and 1 cutwater can from the lobby market which totaled $30. Just keep in mind this is a nice hotel, so high prices are to be expected. Anyway, the room was clean and beds were comfy, but what I really loved was that they had a MagSafe charging stand with Apple Watch charging along with many power outlets. Overnight self parking was about $50 which is standard for the location. The employees I spoke to were super nice, plenty of restaurants nearby. We'll definitely be coming back!

    Breakfast buffet
    Meghan W.

    I was attending the Travel and Adventure Show next door at the Convention Center, as a Hyatt Globalist 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!

    Our view
    Diane P.

    Usually, we have a really great experience and they give us her coupons, promotions, and everything this time didn't really do anything that didn't really explain anything. I don't know if the person working behind the counter was new. We have been coming to this hotel at least once or twice a year for the last 34 years and we have not gotten any points or promotions and discounts so I don't know what's going on. I mean we come here we love it here but let's just it was a different visit this time around the carpet was really dirty in the room.

    Old

    I wish I could give this hotel zero stars. I'm currently staying in room 238 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, and this has been a very disappointing experience. The rooms are outdated, the carpets look old and dirty, and the overall condition of the hotel does not justify the prices they charge. Self-parking is $49 per day and valet parking is $55 per day, with no validation. That is an outrageous additional cost for a hotel that already feels overpriced. I have worked in tourism for many years and I currently own a travel agency, so I have stayed in and worked with many hotels over the years. I know what to expect from a property at this level, and especially from a Hyatt Regency. This hotel falls far below those expectations. For the price, it is simply not worth it. Outdated, overpriced, and disappointing. I would not stay here again and would not recommend it.

    Sitting area in the room
    Jennifer H.

    We had a free night from our World of Hyatt membership, so we decided to visit one of our favorite places...Long Beach. We self parked which was easy and just a short walk to the hotel. Checkin was great with friendly staff and they were able to upgrade us to a Harbor view. Our stay also included a destination package and we got $10 to spend at the Market which was a nice surprise. The room was nice and clean. The tv was so big! And a refrigerator was also available to keep our drinks cold. We ate a quick breakfast buffet at the Tides downstairs. It was a simple breakfast, but it checked all of the boxes.

    The closet
    Buenafe S.

    It is a very nice hotel, especially if you will be going to the convention center. It is less than a minute walk away. It made tournament days very easy for us. There is food and snacks available in the lobby and also the shopping outlet is across the street. You don't have to drive anywhere. I enjoyed the brightness of the room, all the windows and lighting. I liked that the bathroom was away from the room. The person checking us in was very nice. All around a great experience here. A few cons I wanted to note. The carpet had a lot of stains on it. Also, parking was $46/night which was crazy to me. Luckily we found another place to park and we just left our car there for the weekend, we didn't need it anyways.

    Evening swan ride
    Malu V.

    I travel often and would definitely come back to this hotel. Everything was excellent from the moment my family drove up to the vallet parking area. We were immediately greeted by all staff and they were all very welcoming. The hotel has a great ambiance and is located perfectly for a visit at long beach. I also love all the perks this hotel has to offer such as having daily market credit, free movie, and free swan ride. My family and I will definitely be coming back since we also cruise frequently.

    View from our room
    Heidy C.

    From check in to check out-we enjoyed our stay. Our room had a great view that overlooked the swan ride and a view of the port. The service from every person we encountered was just great. We were going on a cruise and drove and so glad that Godwill, our bell person, told me about the parking option at the hotel. Godwill was very helpful and so kind. We only stayed one evening, but enjoyed where this hotel is located and how nice the room was. We will definitely come back and stay here when we are in the area.

    Rose A.

    Overnight stay for a conference! Very clean & comfortable! Great location near lots of restaurants & entertainment. Great service & felt welcomed at check in by Maria! All the food was fresh & delicious! Started w a build your own salad bar with tasty salmon, tender chicken & yummy tofu along with flavorful toppings including my favorite crunchy chickpeas! Dinner was fabulous! Grilled salmon, tender short rib, mashed potatoes & carrots & mushrooms! Dessert was so good! The rolls w butter were also perfectly delicious! Breakfast included fluffy scrambled eggs, short ribs w potatoes, fresh fruit, tasty muffins and chia pudding! Staff was always attentive & friendly! Loved the ocean view from my room! Room was spacious except for the tiny bathroom. The mirror had the brightest light that made it uncomfortable to look at myself while doing my hair & makeup. Very tight space! Valet parking staff was also professional & prompt. I'd definitely stay again!

    Relaxing in the LBC
    Richard E.

    Went for the Resort Pass Pool Day and it was fantastic! The pool was clean and our cabana was also clean and spacious. We also really enjoyed the drinks and the wait staff were friendly and attentive. We will 100% be back again at the Hyatt Regency.

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    Beautiful hotel in a great location! Staff was amazing so kind and helpful. Will definitely stay there again!

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    Very nice hotel right across from the marina. Great views. Could use more dining options in hotel.

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    Ask the Community - Hyatt Regency Long Beach

    I saw that someone got a parking pass, do we need to go to the front desk to get one?

    sometimes if there is special event going on they do have discounted parking at hotel registration / checkin

    Is the swimming pool heated?

    Hi Ana! Our pool is heated and open throughout the year.

    Are there balconies?

    No they don't

    Do they serve food and drinks by the pool?

    No of course not.

    Do you allow overnight parking for non-customers?

    No don't ever do that.

    Do they have a shuttle to the queen mary?

    They don’t have a shuttle to the beach, so I don’t think they’d have a shuttle to the Queen Mary. It’s not far.

    I'm curious? So are there 2 different bedrooms in one suite or just one room with beds?

    There two different kinds of rooms, all of the suites are on the 17th floor and the ready are just rooms with beds

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    Review Highlights - Hyatt Regency Long Beach

    It was a nice short stroll to the Shoreline Village, Pike St Pier, Aquarium, Outlet, and the East Village.

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    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.

    My husband and I had a very disappointing experience at the Promenade Cafe aboard the Queen Mary…read moreyesterday evening. When we arrived, we went to the hostess stand to check in and were asked if we had a reservation. We said no. The hostess asked us to wait about 10 minutes, so we asked if we could step to the side and wait near the bar. The bar is close enough to the hostess stand that we could clearly see other guests checking in. While we waited, two groups approached the hostess stand after us. Both were also asked if they had reservations, and both said no. However, both groups were seated while we continued to wait. A third group then approached without a reservation. Before seating them, the hostess came over to us and asked if we would be okay with a table near the front where we had been waiting. She explained that someone would need to clean it first. We agreed and continued to wait. She then seated the next group at a table directly behind the hostess stand. No one came to clean our table, so we remained standing. At this point, we had watched three groups who arrived after us get seated while we waited patiently. I finally went back to the hostess stand. When the hostess returned and saw me standing there, she immediately went over to the table we had been waiting for and wiped it down with a dry napkin. I then calmly asked why other guests without reservations had been seated while we were still standing and waiting. She tried to explain that the other guests had previously been waitlisted. I told her that I had personally heard them say they did not have reservations. At that point, she asked if we wanted to speak with the manager. We said yes and stepped aside to wait again. While we were waiting for the manager, another group approached the hostess stand. I moved aside so they could be helped, but I paid close attention to the conversation. They also did not have a reservation. The hostess immediately seated them at the table directly behind her, a table that had been available the entire time and did not need to be cleaned. I went back to the hostess stand and questioned her about what had just happened. When she could not provide an explanation that made sense to me, I told her that what she was saying sounded like bull. I want to be very clear that I never yelled at her. I remained calm throughout the interaction. She then turned and walked away. Another employee approached and asked if we had been helped. We explained that we were waiting to speak with the manager and had already been waiting quite some time. He told us that the hostess had stepped away because she was nervous. Again, I made it clear that neither my husband nor I had yelled at her. The manager, Troy, eventually came out and asked us to step outside the restaurant to speak with him. We explained everything that had happened. We also told him that there was one very noticeable difference between us and every group that had been seated ahead of us. We were the only people of color. Troy assured us that he had known the hostess for eight months and did not believe that could possibly be the reason for what happened. He acknowledged that she may not have handled her job well, but repeatedly told us that our race could not have been a factor. We explained that we understood what he was saying, but perception is reality. We could only go by what we had just experienced and how we had been treated. We watched multiple groups without reservations arrive after us and get seated while we continued to wait. I told Troy that I would not be able to leave a positive review of the restaurant and that we no longer felt comfortable dining there. I also told him that while I believed he may be a fair and kind person, I could not say the same about the hostess based on our experience. I sincerely hoped the situation would be addressed because everyone who walks into that restaurant deserves to be treated the same. The exact same. My husband and I left the restaurant and went to the front desk, where we explained what had happened and asked for a recommendation for somewhere off property to have dinner. The difference in how we were treated at the front desk was significant. The staff was genuinely apologetic, patient, and helpful. They took the time to listen to us without dismissing or downplaying what we had experienced. The manager, Tim, and his staff were extremely kind. Tim offered to accommodate us in whatever way he could, and we sincerely thanked him for his concern. He recommended The Reef, a restaurant just down the street. We went there, were treated very well, and had a wonderful evening. The views were absolutely gorgeous. When we returned to the Queen Mary, Tim was still very kind and again offered to do what he could to make the remainder of our stay more comfortable. We politely declined, but we truly appreciated his concern and the way he and his staff handled the situation. This review is specifically about

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

    The Varden Hotel

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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.

    Hyatt Regency Long Beach - hotels - Updated September 2026

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