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The Varden

3.0 of 5
335 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
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Ranked #1 of 48 hotels in Long Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 403 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Rooms are small(35)
  • Continental breakfast(27)
  • Very comfortable(20)
  • Convention center(20)
  • Wine tasting(19)
  • Chain hotels(12)
  • Great Place(8)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Short walk(8)
  • Business travelers(7)
Traveller rating
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UnboundTraveler
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Top Contributor
54 reviews
28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Chose The Varden for a three night business trip based on the reviews here. What everyone says about customer service is true. All of the employees were extremely friendly--this is the kind of hotel where they still walk you to your room when you check in. You can tell why they won the award from TripAdvisor. The rooms are very... More

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Deb S
Seattle, Washington, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

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

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ChicagoBiggie
chicago
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

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

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Chris R
San Diego, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

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

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tami l
Victorville, California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

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

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denise c
Yucca Valley, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

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

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Sara S
Claremont, California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

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

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Theresa S
Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

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

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Myra H
Bellingham, Washington, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

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

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TravelerJH128
Jackson
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

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

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Address: 335 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

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