Fodor's Expert Review Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
111 E. Ocean Blvd., California, 90802, USA
Set in the heart of Long Beach's business district, directly across from the Long Beach Convention Center's side entrance, the Renaissance caters primarily to convention goers and business types. The welcoming lobby is a mix of bold blue, orange, and yellow with hardwood facades, a pool table, and clubby furnishings. There's a morning breakfast buffet, plus such high-tech features as a self-check-in kiosk and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The functional rooms have wide workstations with desks, and beds are topped with plush duvets. The heated patio with firepit is a great spot to unwind; the pool and Jacuzzi deck overlook the busy boulevard. A fitness center boasts Peloton bikes.
PROS
- easy walk to Convention Center
- near Shoreline Village dining and Aquarium of the Pacific
- lively lobby bar
CONS
- rooms facing south have best views
- rooms facing street are noisy
- corporate vibes
