The BBC has a great location, and if you can afford a bay view room, it's wonderful. I found a deal to get us such a room and it was very nice. However, had I been paying full price, I'd be upset. The shower had black mold in three very obvious spots. There was dried toothpaste on the bathroom mirror.... More

Lovely, comfortable hotel. Beautifully appointed and bay view of yachts and ships is not to be missed. I am from New Jersey/NYC and I am a frequent visitor to Newport Beach, and this is my absolute favorite place to stay. I am a frequent traveler and I have stayed in Preferred Hotels all over the world. This is a special,... More

Stayed at the BBC last weekend (May 2012) and really enjoyed it! Had worked hard on the road the last few days of the week and had to stay in California over the weekend before back to the client on Monday, so headed to the beach for some relaxation. Found it at the Balboa Bay Club. Had been upgraded to... More

I LOVED my stay there! I was feeling very blue from a death in my family. I was treated like a Queen by every staff member and left feeling like a new person. Beautiful property right on the water. Some of the best food I have ever eaten served by outstanding knowledgeable waiters. I will go again, its my new... More

Stayed here at the end of April and it is a fabulous resort. The checking was very smooth; valet parking; and close to everything. The pool was amazing and the restaurants are great. Loved it all! More

Went to a business meeting January 2012 and everything was just wonderful, much better than other hotel meetings I've been to. The catered food was very good, the rooms were lovely and spacious and the staff was attentive and always available without hovering. Very responsive to any request. More

This is a lovely hotel, quite a hot spot of activity on the weekend. There were weddings, memorial services, conventions - all kinds of things going on. There are significant charges for many things - parking, wi-fi - and movies on demand are also expensive. The hotel restaurant was excellent but had a very small menu and so got boring... More

Husband/wife senior couple had a very nice stay. This was 'Easter Week' with a mix of vacationers and locals and was energized - and we expected this for a vacation week - but there was nothing over-the-top. The Internet charge was hotel-typical - for those that charge -- but nearby coffee shops all had free wi-fi that we used. The... More

This hotel is well-appointed--very comfortable bed, lovely linens, elegant bathroom and--something I appreciate in a hotel--good sound-proofing. We had one quick overnight here while visiting some family and friends and spent very little time at the hotel, though just enough to realize that it is a hub of social activity for locals. Day-use families had the run of the pool... More