Hotel Royal

Prós: The staff was very helpful and kind. They have free bicycles to use. Long Beach has an excellent public transportation system. The city and the weather were fantastic...so much to enjoy.

Prós: Friendliness and genuine help of staff. They have everything to help the stay.

Contras: loved everything except the smell on stairs

Prós: It is very closed to downtown Long Beach, you can walk to anyway or take the passport free bus. Room was very clean, comfortable bed and the employees were great!!I really recommend you if you are looking for an European Hostel ;)

Contras: The lemon muffins run out very fast!!! Delocious!!

Prós: Very cool people running the thing - accommodating and friendly. The place has a bit of a commune feel to it with a shared kitchen and orange juice in the fridge if your thirsty.

Contras: Room was efficient, if very small - not even room for a desk, which I needed. And although there is a sink in every room, and a fridge and coffepot w/ prem. coffee, there is no toilet/bath in many (any?) rooms. The 2nd floor all share one (nice) bathroom.

Prós: The staff (and owners) were great, and there are bikes available for use by guests (for free!). We enjoyed the room, which had all the amenities we might need for a quick weekend (fridge, microwave, dishes, coffee, etc.).

Contras: My only negative would be the continental breakfast. The coffee was pretty decent, and there was yogurt available, but the pastries were just not good. We only had breakfast there once, and decided it was worth it to go out on the other mornings.