Super modern cool design while saving a great historic hotel. Great use of space - with windows that open! We really appreciated the "green" factors, ductless heat pumps in all the rooms. Also, very comfortable bed, by the way. We stayed one night on our way back from Catalina Island and couldn't have been happier. Great location - close to... More

What in the world? The room is as small as humanly possible. There is NO way you can spend any time in your room-except to sleep. Its so small its just uncomfortable. Yes the employees are nice and the place is clean but literally the room is smaller than a room on a cruise ship. More

my overall experience with this hotel was superb. it's rare to find a hotel that hits the mark on every aspect of the stay, but that was exactly my experience at the varden. the varden is hip and cool without having to act hip and cool. it is genuine, friendly and warm. a modern, well-appointed room with a super-comfy bed... More

stumbled on this quaint place 3 years ago. we come to a convention annually and wouldnt think of staying elsewhere. The staff s outstanding and give complete meaning to customer service.. Clean cozy and totally awesome. More

we come to long beach every year for a convention. we found this place 3 yrs. ago and so glad we did.the staff makes you feel like family.we always feel truly welcomed when we enter the front door.the service is unbelievable.and yummy beds love my little room. lovely continental breakfast and nice wine in the evening.Owners that truly care about... More

We picked the Varden for it's location, but a plus was the wonderful service and interesting history. The friendly environment created by the owners and staff made the continental breakfast and evening wine and snacks into comfortable social gatherings. We met interesting guests as well as the super friendly staff and owners. More

I have stayed at The Varden Hotel on 3 occasions now and this Hotel is the best in Long beach CA, every year we attend a local conference in the Long beach area and we always stay at The Varden hotel. The Staff( Adina, Melissa, and Jose) are WONDERFUL, the owners Charles and Larry are THE BEST. They really make... More

I recently stayed at The Varden in Long Beach while attending a show at the Long Beach Convention Center. What a refreshing change from the big American hotel chain rooms! My room was small but well thought out in its use of space and quite comfortable. Everyone I met on the hotel staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. It was... More

The staff and management of this small hotel are what makes the difference. Yes, it's cute, it's not a chain, it's "non-standard." Put your preconceptions aside and revel in a group of employees that really take care of you. And an owner that shows up at 6:00am and makes you a cup of coffee. I have worked at 5 star... More