By Isabel Prontes
The Long
beach Airport is a regional airport in Long Beach, which is a city in southern California. The airport serves the airlines jetBlue Airways, Delta, Alaska Airlines and US Airways. It offers direct flights to American cities such as
Seattle, Washington;
Phoenix, Arizona;
Fort Lauderdale, Florida;
New York City, New York; Washington, D.C.; Portland, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah; Sacramento, Oakland,
San Francisco and San Jose, California;
Boston, Massachusetts;
Chicago, Illinois;
Austin, Texas; and
Las Vegas, Nevada. For those planning to travel in or out of Long Beach Airport, there are many hotels nearby.
Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport
The Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport is right by the 405 Freeway and is less than a mile away from the airport. It is an ideal accommodation for leisure, family and business travelers. Some of the convenient features available at this Holiday Inn include free airport shuttle transportation, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, business center, outdoor heated swimming pool, banquet room, laundry, room service, exercise center, meeting space and free guest parking. Pets are welcome to stay at this hotel for a daily fee.
Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport
2640 N. Lakewood Blvd.
Long Beach, California 90815
(562) 597-4401
www.hilongbeach.com
Quality Inn - Long Beach Airport
The Quality Inn - Long Beach Airport is a 5-minute drive from the airport. It is also near attractions such as the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Rancho Los Alamitos Museum. There are 68 guest rooms available, with amenities including laundry, satellite/cable television, outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), hot tub/whirlpool, beauty salon, complimentary continental breakfast and coffee, and guest parking.
Quality Inn - Long Beach Airport
3201 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, California 90755
(562) 597-3374
www.qualityinn.com
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
The Renaissance Long Beach Hotel is a Marriott accommodation in downtown Long Beach, in the center of the entertainment district. It is very close to many dining and nightlife options. The luxurious hotel consists of 374 spacious guest rooms and 14 guest suites, with some rooms and suites offering views of the ocean. Some of the in-room amenities are high-speed wireless Internet access, work desk, flat-panel television and speakerphone. The hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast and guest parking for a fee.
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
111 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, California 90802
(562) 437-5900
www.marriott.com
Hotel Maya
The Hotel Maya is a boutique, luxury hotel in Long Beach. It is a downtown accommodation on the waterfront. The ambiance of the hotel is a blend of California and Latin American, and the hotel has a bright, vibrant atmosphere. There are 199 guest rooms at the hotel, which offers amenities such as high-speed wireless Internet access, heated outdoor swimming pool, business facility (with PC and Mac computers) and exercise center. Pets are welcome to stay at the Hotel Maya. The rooms come with free HBO, coffeemaker, down pillows, duvets, private terrace, flat-screen HD television (37-inch screen), Nintendo and pay-per-view movies.
Hotel Maya
700 Queensway Drive
Long Beach, California 90802
(562) 435-7676
www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/losangeles/maya
SeaPort Marina Hotel
The SeaPort Marina Hotel is a waterfront accommodation that covers 11 acres. The hotel is just seconds away from white, fine-sand beaches and many restaurants, markets and shops. The hotel offers several types of guest rooms, such as deluxe, executive and standard rooms; deluxe and executive marina suites area also available. Some of the amenities available are free tea and coffee, cable television, mini-refrigerator, LCD flat-screen television, blow dryer and microwave.
SeaPort Marina Hotel
6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, California 90803
(562) 434-8451
www.seaportmarinahotel.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
