LGB Port - Looking for Best Marriott Hotel

[LynnTH]

I have a free night certificate for Marriott. So, would like to book a Marriott hotel for our pre-cruise hotel in September.  Looking for best location to walk to shops/restaurants etc.  Only 2 of us. Me and my SIL.  Seems there are 3 to 4 in the area.  Just not familiar with the area and what the best one would be. Thanks.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

For me, the Residence Inn on Queensway (as in Queen Mary). It is a bit of a walk to Shoreline Village, but a terrific hotel with great views.

 

https://goo.gl/maps/Xy2TCsb8QU2AdgLXA

 

After that I'd choose the Renaissance Downtown Long Beach, then the Courtyard.

 

 

[Squirreladd]

Is that a newer hotel? I noticed there are not a lot of reviews for it.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

7 hours ago, Squirreladd said:

Is that a newer hotel? I noticed there are not a lot of reviews for it.

 

Which hotel? I mentioned three of them.

[Squirreladd]

Residence inn on Queensway 

[KeepCalmBearOn]

1 hour ago, Squirreladd said:

Residence inn on Queensway 

 

No it has been there a while, TripAdvisor has 600 reviews on it.

[mthomp5]

On 2/13/2023 at 10:13 AM, scottca075 said:

For me, the Residence Inn on Queensway (as in Queen Mary). It is a bit of a walk to Shoreline Village, but a terrific hotel with great views.

 

https://goo.gl/maps/Xy2TCsb8QU2AdgLXA

 

After that I'd choose the Renaissance Downtown Long Beach, then the Courtyard.

 

 

Is there a free trolley that goes around Long Beach?

[smarterman64]

1 hour ago, mthomp5 said:

Is there a free trolley that goes around Long Beach?

perhaps the long beach passport?

https://ridelbt.com/passport/

looks like it's just friday-sundayAs i recall there is a stop at the queen mary which is short walking distance to the carnival pier. 

[mthomp5]

4 minutes ago, smarterman64 said:

perhaps the long beach passport?

https://ridelbt.com/passport/

looks like it's just friday-sundayAs i recall there is a stop at the queen mary which is short walking distance to the carnival pier. 

Yes!  Thank you!  That was it.  Darn we are there mid week.  Otherwise, this would’ve have been great for my elderly mom.  

[smarterman64]

8 minutes ago, mthomp5 said:

Yes!  Thank you!  That was it.  Darn we are there mid week.  Otherwise, this would’ve have been great for my elderly mom.  

https://www.ridecircuit.com/long-beach

 

this started recently in downtown long beach. It is strictly the downtown area only, so doesn't go over to where queenmary is. it is free. kind of a free uber like service but in golf carts. check the service map for more info

looks like this one is just thursday-sunday.

Edited April 4, 2023 by smarterman64

[mthomp5]

22 minutes ago, smarterman64 said:

https://www.ridecircuit.com/long-beach

 

this started recently in downtown long beach. It is strictly the downtown area only, so doesn't go over to where queenmary is. it is free. kind of a free uber like service but in golf carts. check the service map for more info

looks like this one is just thursday-sunday.

Wow!  This is a great service.  We’ll be there Tuesday/Wednesday so we’ll miss this one too.   But I’ll keep the info for future trips.  Thank you!

[htkodiak]

We just booked the Westin on Ocean blvd.I believe that is part of the Marriot group,also it has a Budget car rental office at the same address if you are renting a car.This will be our first time staying their.