The Varden Hotel

"Very much enjoyed my stay. The rooms are cozy but clean and comfortable. The area is a little iffy after dark but that's not in them."

"Not big rooms, clean, but old, lots of history and character. Staff is great, breakfast is good, and everything you could ask for within walking distance. I'd definitely stay here again!"

"Nice location very close to a lot of restaurants. Easy walking distance to a lot of downtown Long Beach. Rooms are small and definitely not for a family, but for one or one along with a significant other, it is nice. People were very friendly and helpful. The only thing I thought they could improve was the Continental breakfast offering. The coffee was great, but much of the pastry items were stale. However, there is a great bakery only 2 doors away... I would definitely stay again."

"Size Matters There's no mistaking the matchbox sized room is the reason they lose a star. If I had known the rooms were so tiny beforehand then I wouldn't deduct a star. But it doesn't mention square footage on their website. Small means tiny shower, small bed (maybe it's a full size?), and very little room to move about. Another contribution to the deduction is there is no elevator. Now onto the good stuff. The bed slept very comfortable. In spite of being an old structure, it's really clean and functional. The staff is very professional and helpful. Modem decor. Other than the size, I would stay here again."

"Interesting hotel, and the layout of the rooms makes a lot out of a little space. The rooms are very clean, the staff is very attentive, and the location is great. They also have modern ductless AC units for heating and cooling. I stayed here while attending a conference at the Long Beach Convention center. It's about a 10-15min walk to the convention center, and I was able to figure out where I would eat lunch by taking a leisurely walk to the convention center. The rooms are small, but for one person it was perfect and I liked how they designed the rooms not to feel small. The building is old, and because of that there are more noises than a new hotel (water flowing, floors creaking). The noise was not too loud, but a sensitive sleeper might have a problem. The breakfast in the morning is simple: yogurt, juice, coffee, pastries, and oatmeal, but the Colonial Bakery is right next door and they have fresh cooked bacon and eggs. I'm glad I stayed here, and I would stay again."