CanWeGoYet? Posted August 22, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'm trying to find a decent, moderate hotel for my pre-cruise stay in Long Beach. I've noticed Comfort Inn & Suites is not on the recommended list, & wondering why. Bad area? Substandard motel? The reviews on trip advisor are fairly decent, it's ranked #3 of places to stay. I have seen good reviews on T.A. though on places the locals would steer travelers away from. Thanks in advance for any info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenish Posted August 22, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2012 It's in an OK (not the best) area. You're fine if you rent a car, but I'd be a bit hesitant to walk around the area at night, especially back streets. The hotel itself has numerous, great reviews on Tripadvisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g32648-d601365-Reviews-Comfort_Inn_Suites_Long_Beach-Long_Beach_California.html Good that you asked...Long Beach can go from upscale to scary in a few blocks. It's a real quiltwork of neighborhoods. Another resource is Google Maps, and use the street view feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted August 22, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thank you Kenish. We are getting in fairly late, past 7pm & only there 1 evening. I think we'll have dinner at the Hawaiian barbecue place next door & make an early night of it. There won't be any walking around to speak of. I thought Hotel Maya looked great, but I also got the impression from the website that having dinner there would set us back a good $75 for 2 of us, if not more. Just getting off a flight I doubt we'd want to go elsewhere for more dining choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PatriciaF Posted August 24, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I wouldn't wander too far from the Comfort Inn but the area if fairly busy all the time due to its proximity to Long Beach Memorial. For one night, it should be okay. Yes, dinner at Hotel Maya will run around $50 or more for two--without alcoholic beverages. As you are flying into Long Beach Airport? How about the Holiday Inn on Lakewood Blvd? Or, the Marriott? Both are very close to the airport and offer in-house dining or have a few cheaper places near by. Both are in a much safer neighborhood too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted August 24, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Have you considered just "pricelining" Downtown Long Beach, 3.5 stars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted August 25, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I wouldn't wander too far from the Comfort Inn but the area if fairly busy all the time due to its proximity to Long Beach Memorial. For one night, it should be okay. As you are flying into Long Beach Airport? How about the Holiday Inn on Lakewood Blvd? Or, the Marriott? Both are very close to the airport and offer in-house dining or have a few cheaper places near by. Both are in a much safer neighborhood too. Yes, we are flying into LGB. I don't really know anything about the hotels there but thank you, I can look into the Holiday Inn or Marriott. Have you considered just "pricelining" Downtown Long Beach, 3.5 stars? I could try, I haven't used priceline before - have heard you can get a great priced room but not able to specify # of beds. We need 2 beds & I'm afraid I'd win a room with 1 King size bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenish Posted August 25, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I could try, I haven't used priceline before - have heard you can get a great priced room but not able to specify # of beds. We need 2 beds & I'm afraid I'd win a room with 1 King size bed. I'm not very experienced with PL. When I need 2 beds for 2 people on other websites, I enter 3 people. That forces the room to have at least 2 beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PatriciaF Posted August 25, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'm not very experienced with PL. When I need 2 beds for 2 people on other websites, I enter 3 people. That forces the room to have at least 2 beds. PL just asks for # of rooms, not number of people. Perhaps Hotwire would be a better choice for a chance to be downtown at a low cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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