10/10 Exceptional
This hotel has an incredible location right in downtown Long Beach, just a 2-3 minute walk to Vons and Starbucks. The design is adorable and the management is super modern—no room keys and no 24/7 front desk. Even though the desk isn't on-site, the staff are amazingly warm, hospitable, and provide quick, caring responses via Email and WhatsApp.
The rooms are fully equipped with high-end MALIN+GOETZ toiletries, plus thoughtful touches like a white noise machine and earplugs. The lobby offers fantastic pod coffee and an amazing assortment of amenities, including sunscreen and feminine products. The pool and restaurant are top-tier, and you can occasionally enjoy Jazz Nights or weddings with a great atmosphere!
If I had to mention a few minor drawbacks, housekeeping is on the lighter side (only 2 cleanings for a 15+ day stay), and there is no breakfast, package receiving, microwave, parking, or on-site laundry. (There's a laundromat a 5-10 minute walk away, but stay alert as there are some unhoused individuals in the area.) Rooms on the 1st floor occasionally see a few bugs (bringing your own slippers is recommended), and the fridge gave us a bit of a hiccup—it broke on day one, and after being fixed, it got a bit too cold and accidentally "froze and exploded" my milk during the last few days. Despite these little bumps in the road, the overall stay was wonderful, and I'd still definitely recommend it!