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Queen Mary

Address: 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA, 90802 | Map It
Phone: 562/435-3511; 800/437-2934
www.queenmary.com

Price range: $-$$
Location: Long Beach

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.4/5

Fodor's Review:

Queen Mary . Experience the golden age of transatlantic travel without the seasickness: A 1936-art deco style reigns on the Queen Maryfrom the ship's mahogany paneling to the nickel-plated doors to the majestic Grand Salon. Dry-docked for more than 40 years, the on-board hotel attracts a mix of tourists and those attending events in the floating hotel's many party spaces. There are plenty of nighttime diversions, from the silver Observation Bar to a comedy club to live theater to jazz. Holidays are big on the Queen Mary; New Year's Eve and July 4 are famously spectacular. Sunday Brunch in the Grand Salon is a step back in time. Room stays include a self-guided tour of the venerable vessel. Pros: walking the historic Promenade deck, views from Long Beach out to the Pacific, art deco details. Cons: Wi-Fi available in the lobby only, uneven service, no soundproofing.

Hotel Details: 357 staterooms, 8 suites
In-room: refrigerator (some).
In-hotel: 4 restaurants, room service, bars, gym, spa, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (paid), no-smoking rooms.
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V

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Reviewed by Talmidah from Canyon Lake, California on 7/30/08
Staying overnight on the Queen Mary is worth it, for the atmosphere and nostalgia of another era. We stayed in Room A144, which unfortunately faced the parking lot, but the period piece vanity and shower fixtures made up for it. The toiletries provided (soap, lotion, etc.) were very nice smelling. The room wasn't as clean or well-kept as I would have liked (dusty fixtures, carpet edges were soiled, small pieces of wood pulling away from furniture), but it is an old ship. The self-guided tour made for a fun afternoon of exploring. We ate at the Promenade Cafe (we needed a children's menu) and found it to be reasonably priced and an enjoyable meal.