Hotel Royal

"We stayed here for a week. When we arrived, the bathroom light did not work. We reported this issue to the reception and it was not fixed during the whole week. The room floor was always oily even after cleaning. All rooms face the street so it could be very noisy during the weekend."

"The Hotel Royal is the hidden gem of Long Beach. I rented the Premier Loft for my granddaughters 4th birthday. We were there for 2 nights. It felt more like an air bnb than a hotel room. The bathroom was spacious, high ceilings, loft style, 2 queen beds and a sectional that was quite comfortable. It has a full kitchen with full sized refrigerator as well. The exposed brick gave the whole room some real charm. Living in Washington state, I had full assistance of the hotel staff on getting the "birthday" room ready for my granddaughter. They were more than accommodating and went WAY above any expectations that I was expecting. They prepared the room with decorations and had everything set up before arriving. It was very secure and my whole party felt safe. Yes, there are some homeless people around, but that is a problem everywhere. And, was there some noise? Yes,....because you're on freakin' Broadway in Long Beach. This is a 100 year old building and the rooms are smaller (not the Loft) and there isn't an elevator but the charm and the richness of the history out weighs the slight complications. We all went for walks throughout the neighborhood and felt completely safe. Parking is included with the loft and was ample. We visited the Queen Mary, aquarium and did a harbor cruise as well. All were within minutes of the hotel. We cooked dinner and breakfast as well. The staff were so friendly and helpful that I will DEFINITELY be staying here again when in town. Now for the nit picky things. -It would be nice to have dinnerware and cups and mugs for 5 people in the Loft. (It accommodates 5) -Some extra cookware would have made everything in the kitchen perfect. -The vent in the bathroom didn't work. Besides these imperfections, I can't knock them them for anything else. The WHOLE experience was amazing and I will be staying there with my family again. Thank you Hotel Royal for the memories!!!"

"We booked this on short notice when other hotels were full to go to the nearby Long Beach Convention Center and paid a premium. Not a great experience but it worked. Don't overpay for this hotel. Things you should know: • Cleanliness was not great. The room's floor did not feel great and there was some visible mess. Bed was okay. Bathroom needed some love (exposed wood that just stains by the mirror). Hairdryer exhaust was covered in lint. AC unit had the "clean filter" light on when we arrived. • No elevator here. Rooms are up 1 or 2 flights of stairs. They're wide enough that it's not that hard to get suitcases up if you're able. We weren't offered a porter at the check-in desk. • $100 deposit is taken at check-in. • Access is with physical keys with door handle locks. Didn't feel as safe as the heavy locks on modern hotels but it was probably fine. Since you could hear through it easily, it felt a little off. • Walls are very thin, I could hear next door's TV. • Rooms are not made up/trash removed each day. You get your room and you're on your own. • Bed is a little small compared to what hotels are offering these days. • We went in the winter but there is an AC unit in the window. The downside is that it lets through outside noise quite easily. • Shower sucked. The head had a few equally awful settings and the shower curtain would either cling to you or let the water out into the bathroom. • Surrounding area is a little sketchy at night. I can confirm the other reviews where I did see human feces on the sidewalk when walking around."

"Great location in the heart of Long Beach. Loved the style and finishes choices made in the room. The room was clean and the service was amazing. I wanted to give a special mention of the manager Victor who along with his staff made us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived. I highly recommend this hotel to all my friends and family that stay in Long Beach."