The Varden Hotel

The Varden ("A Bath in Every Room!") Hotel is a fine little jewel quite close to all the fun stuff in Long Beach, without the chain-hotel pricing. I felt like I was staying in a fresh version of what could have been a room out of a Raymond Chandler novel...Phil Marlowe or Sam Spade would have felt comfortable and well-served. The staff is extremely helpful and makes every effort to fulfill traveler needs. I'd gladly stay here again, and recommend the Varden to all.

This is a bit of a surprise in the economy of space. However, the overall aspect grows on you inspite of no bathtub, tiny shower and bed against a wall. Very european in feel and efficiency; but was a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Truly eco-friendly. All the staff was available, friendly and working hard to make the stay enjoyable: including setting breakfast up abit early when they discovered I worked early in the lounge with coffee.

The Varden is a great hotel that was just renovated and has a modern feel. They are small hotel rooms that are suited for either a business trip or a couple stay. It's not to far from the pier and it is located right in the heart of Downtown Long Beach.

The staff was very friendly and the room was nice. Room was pretty small, but that was not a major issue.

Because of the top rating of this hotel, we booked two nights. The room had a single bed and a small chair with television above and a tiny bathroom. The staff was nice and tried to be helpful although they did not provide many valid restaurant or shopping recommendations. A very continental breakfast and afternoon snacks with wine were provided. Overall, I believe we could have done better for the charge.

This hotel has a wonderful staff and a very clean modern look. The bathroom is connected to room via a long mirror (which looks stylish) but was a little cramped. Overall I enjoyed staying here and would come back again.

What's good: - The down town location; But not close enough to the water front; - The staff is very friendly. - nice snack mid morning and afternoon, not just during breakfast hour. What's not so good: - The room size and all furnishing are much smaller than we anticipated. - The desk is tiny, only half the depth and width of a regular desk. There is no closet in the room. But there is an exposed short rack mounted next to the small desk. - There is no table in the room for eating snack or coffee. A fold down table would be a good addition. The bathroom reminded me of the kind one would find in Singapore, Hongkong or Japan. - The worst is the sink. It's smaller than airplane bathroom sink and the glass shelf above it makes it nearly impossible to wash your face.

My husband and I stayed here for two nights and were very impressed. It's in a great/quiet location and a block or so away from all the restaurants and walking distance to the water. The hotel was spotless. The room is very European and a little bit small but fine for us. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was super clean. The staff was wonderful. The breakfast was a little light and consisted of pastries, yogurt and OJ, tea or coffee, but there's a fabulous market about three doors up with everything you could ever need there. I would definitely go back to this hotel

Two night stay for Dalai Lama event; up early and back late. Room is very small, sparse ammenities, and very clean. Coffee, tea and fruit available 24 hrs. Walked to restaurants and convention center. Great staff, would do it again. Have been to Hyatt and Renaissance which have pools but by any other comparisons would opt Varden.

Great value, and super friendly staff in a good location