The Varden Hotel- Historic Boutique Accommodation in Downtown Long Beach near the Long Beach Convention Center

Description:
Welcome Long Beach's Varden Hotel, an "urban jewel" that blends the architectural remnants of its unique history with the characteristics of a contemporary California boutique accommodation. This upscale lodging is located just steps from popular attractions such as the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and the gorgeous California coast.

A California Hotel with a Colorful and Storied Past

Our accommodation, first opened in the 1920s as the "Dolly Varden Hotel," is full of Art Deco details that were popular during Long Beach's golden era. Legend has it that the hotel was built to accommodate a wealthy man's mistress/circus performer (Miss Dolly Varden herself), who lived in the building's penthouse until her death in the 1950s.

In 1995, the neon sign on the hotel's roof which quaintly states: "Dolly Varden Hotel- Bath in Every Room" was given landmark status. The most recent renovation of this property preserves the details that made it an icon of Long Beach's resort town heyday; while allowing for the construction of chic, state-of-the-art guest rooms.

Long Beach Boutique Hotel Accommodations

At The Varden Hotel, you'll experience the blending of European-style amenities, California eco-chic design, and high-tech conveniences in each of our 35 guest rooms. Mini rain showers and low-flow Toto toilets demonstrate the hotel's commitment to conserving resources. Each hallway has 5 old airshafts, which have been transformed into natural light sources, reducing the need for additional electrical power during the day.

Guest rooms all boast 9-foot ceilings, custom-made glass shelves and desks, flat screen HDTVs, designer lighting and furniture, and state of the art individual climate controlled heat and air conditioning. With Simmons Bouvet Island Plush Pillow Top mattresses set atop custom designed platform beds made exclusively for The Varden Hotel, you will feel as if you are sleeping on a cloud.

Bathrooms are sleek and sophisticated with white, round penny mosaic and cultured marble subway tiles that stretch floor to ceiling. You'll find exquisite, rounded mirrored lights over each sink, created by Designer John Kovac. 300 thread-count sheets and super-plush linens will envelope you in luxury that only a boutique hotel can provide.

Thoughtful Amenities & Comprehensive Guest Services in Downtown Long Beach

At some boutique hotels, the "little extras" can really start to add up. At The Varden Hotel, we've taken care to include the special amenities that other hotels consider to be "luxuries."

Wake up to a sunny California day that's made even brighter by our complimentary breakfast. Enjoy juice, muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt, tea, and coffee in one of our gracious common areas.

At the Varden Hotel, you won't have to worry about staying up-to-date. Whether your priority is checking your work e-mail or updating your Facebook page; you'll be able to stay connected with our hotel's free high-speed wifi.

When you're visiting the California coast, keeping your body beach-ready is important, which is why The Varden Hotel has partnered with The Long Beach Gold’s Gym to offer its guests discounted daily rates. You'll enjoy access to the gym’s large weight training room and state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment. Fitness, spin, stretching classes and more are also available. It’s just one more thing The Varden Hotel does to make your stay here as comfortable as possible.

Accommodations Near Long Beach Convention Center and Other Attractions

The Varden Hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of several area attractions, such as Pine Avenue, Aquarium of the Pacific, and The Pike at Rainbow Harbor. Gaze at beautiful masterpieces at The Museum of Latin American Art and the Long Beach Museum of Art, which are also close by.

If it's outdoor beauty that you're after, then visit the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden. Better yet, experience the natural wonders of Long Beach during a Harbor Cruise, Whale-watching Tour, or romantic Gondola Ride. If you're more of an independent type, then rent a bike or set of rollerblades and tour Long Beach's Shoreline Path.

Long Beach has a rich maritime history, and visitors can learn about its heritage first-hand. The Californian, a 145-foot replica of the C.W. Lawrence, is California's "Official Tallship." The former Soviet Union's decommissioned Scorpion Submarine and the famous luxury liner The Queen Mary are also available for touring.

If you don't feel like walking around Long Beach, you can take the Metro Line, which stops directly in front of the hotel, or the "Passport Shuttle," which only costs 90 cents. The Varden Hotel also offers overnight parking at the rate of $10/day. From our Long Beach hotel, guests can drive to other southern Californian attractions such as Universal Studios, Disney Land, Hollywood, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Monica, the Staples Center, and many other destinations.

At The Varden Hotel in Long Beach, chic accommodations, personalized service, and a laid-back California atmosphere await you. We hope you'll join us soon.