Last week I checked into the Avia Hotel in Long Beach, California, a new addition to the City as it is only one year old. I absolutely fell in love with the modern design of this boutique hotel. If you are looking for a simple, yet stylish boutique hotel then the Avia is the perfect alternative to the corporate hotels in the City's downtown. With respect to amenities, the hotel is simple: no valet parking, no room service and no luggage assistance. I am assuming that they can keep their room rates competitive by not providing these services.
There is a beautiful restaurant and bar on-site. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and there are literally dozens of restaurant choices within a 5 minute walk of the hotel. You won't go hungry here! The roof-top pool is an amazing feature of the eight story hotel available only to hotel guests (key card access) or non-guests for a fee. It boasts amazing views of the Long Beach Harbor including the Queen Mary. Another plus is that it is conveniently located to the convention center if that's the reason you are in town.
As much as I loved my stay at the Avia, and as much as it pains me to put this in writing, there was one downside to my stay and it has to do with providing a consistent level of quality service. Several staff were outstanding and went above and beyond while others provided me with wrong or inadequate information that left me feeling a little frustrated. But overall, I had a wonderful stay in a comfortable suite and would not hesitate to stay here again.
There is a beautiful restaurant and bar on-site. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and there are literally dozens of restaurant choices within a 5 minute walk of the hotel. You won't go hungry here! The roof-top pool is an amazing feature of the eight story hotel available only to hotel guests (key card access) or non-guests for a fee. It boasts amazing views of the Long Beach Harbor including the Queen Mary. Another plus is that it is conveniently located to the convention center if that's the reason you are in town.
As much as I loved my stay at the Avia, and as much as it pains me to put this in writing, there was one downside to my stay and it has to do with providing a consistent level of quality service. Several staff were outstanding and went above and beyond while others provided me with wrong or inadequate information that left me feeling a little frustrated. But overall, I had a wonderful stay in a comfortable suite and would not hesitate to stay here again.
All photos are original by Mrs. B
1 comment:
oh, would love to stay there for a weekend, such gorgeous space...and the pool...mmmm
:)
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