Stay in February 2005. Rooms are simple and clean with large TVs. Our stay was comfortable and the staff exceptionally helpful and nice. Continental breakfast could use some improvement as it consists of boxed juices and packaged danishes. The walk to "downtown" and the movie theatre/restaurant areas is several blocks but still doable.

Stayed for two nights early November, then two nights late November.

Surprisingly good hotel. Not the greatest, but for the money, certainly would recommend. Location is great too, just a few streets from the happening area of Long Beach. Close also to Long Beach promenade area.

Got the hotel for around $60 a night. Very friendly owners, free newspapers, cable...

I definitely recommend and would stay again.

The hotel is close to everything and a good budget deal. Very clean. Nice people run it.

Although the on-line photo may not appeal, don't let that put you off.
This small motel just 4-5 blocks from the Convention Center (about a 7-minute walk along the main drag that parallels the water) was convenient, clean, and comparatively affordable, especially for those who are paying their own way for conference attendance. The rooms have recently been refurbished a la La Quinta and some of the nicer chain motels. If you are sharing lodging with a colleague, some of the rooms have a separate bedroom off the main bedroom, allowing each of you to have your own space. The management was immensely accommodating, the parking was free (in other hotels in the area it could cost as much as $20/day) and though the facilities are basic, you have in-room coffee, a bigger (and colder) than usual fridge that you don't have to remove any pesky high-priced drinks/snacks from to use, free coffee and danish in the office in the morning, free local phone calls, free morning paper, a hair dryer, iron, etc. I got the impression that the facility is owned by a family that is quite earnest about satisfying the needs of their guests. They gave helpful, accurate directions and area info, too. It's not as flashy as the Hyatt or the Westin, but it's half the price and still in a safe neighborhood. I noticed they were awarded a "most improved" award from the parent company, which made sense. They even sent me a "thank you" note for staying with them! Check it out.

Louise G.