Hotel Royal

Los Angeles

Hotel Royal 1
1 / 10

Axel’s take

Choose it for neighborhood character, not spacious rooms or reliably quiet nights.

Choose it for
East Village restaurants, helpful staff and shared cooking facilities.
Skip it if
You need generous room space, reliable sound insulation or a pool.
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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · A simple, independently run boutique hotel in downtown Long Beach

Hotel Royal is a simple boutique hotel, not a full-service convention property. Its appeal is the East Village setting, individual room decor and useful kitchen facilities. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and access to restaurants; the shared kitchen gives it something more personal than a basic overnight stop. We'd choose it for a Long Beach-focused visit rather than as a base for sightseeing across Los Angeles.

The compromises are real: smaller rooms leave little space for luggage, and bathroom comfort and sound insulation are recurring weaknesses. Cleanliness earns stronger overall feedback, but reports of dirty floors and maintenance lapses prevent an unqualified recommendation. Upper-floor rooms require stairs, though designated ground-floor categories provide step-free options. It's a good fit for travelers who prioritize neighborhood access and personality over space, quiet and conventional hotel facilities.

Rooms
Individually furnished rooms with useful appliances; apartment categories offer more cooking space. Small rooms, tight showers and sound transmission recur in guest accounts.
Cleanliness
The aggregate evidence is positive: 82% of 119 cleanliness mentions are favorable. Individual cleaning failures still appear in the researched reviews.
Service
Helpful staff are a consistent strength across Tripadvisor and Expedia. Reception is not staffed around the clock.
Amenities
Shared kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi and guest bicycles; no pool or gym. Breakfast is not included.
Fees and surprises
Published parking is $25 nightly, with event increases possible; the incidental card hold is $100.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

431 E. Broadway, Long Beach

The Broadway entrance puts you among East Village storefronts, cafés and restaurants rather than beside the waterfront resorts. A pet-supply shop is next door. MOLAA is 15 minutes on foot, giving you a useful inland outing as well as downtown dining.

What guests say

  • 4.2/5568 reviews

Amenities

Shared kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi and guest bicycles; no pool or gym. Breakfast is not included.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke-free property
  • Credit cards
  • Bicycle rental

Good to know

Parking
$25 per night; event dates can cost more. Spaces are limited.
Incidental hold
$100 card authorization at check-in; released at checkout, with bank processing taking 3–10 business days.
Check-in / checkout
Check-in begins at 3 PM; checkout is by 11 AM.
Late arrivals
Reception operates 8 AM–11 PM. After-hours arrival instructions require at least 24 hours' advance notice.
Stair access
Upper floors are stairs-only. Accessible King room 48, Royal King and Royal Queen rooms have step-free ground-floor access.
Breakfast
Not included in the room rate.
Smoking
Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the property.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Pet deposit: $100 per guest per stay; Pets: $50 per guest per stay
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Hotel Royal — Los Angeles, United States

Hotel Royal is a simple, independently run boutique hotel in downtown Long Beach in Los Angeles, United States.

Address: 431 E. Broadway, Long Beach. Property ID: 999710.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/los-angeles/hotel-royal-999710

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$251$298 on Booking.com$47 less (16%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $219 USD

2026-11-15 to 2026-11-18 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel private rates by check-in date

USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $229 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$157 for 1 night · 2 nights $289 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$132 for 1 night · 2 nights $206 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-11-08$74 for 1 night · 2 nights $149 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-09$75 for 1 night · 2 nights $153 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-10$78 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-11$67 for 1 night · 2 nights $194 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-12$127 for 1 night · 2 nights $278 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-13$151 for 1 night · 2 nights $312 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-14$161 for 1 night · 2 nights $233 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-15$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $147 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-16$75 for 1 night · 2 nights $147 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-17$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $147 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-18$75 for 1 night · 2 nights $227
2026-11-19$152 for 1 night
2026-11-22$84 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$75 for 1 night · 2 nights $150 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$75 for 1 night · 2 nights $151 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$76 for 1 night · 2 nights $173 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $226 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $256 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$127 for 1 night · 2 nights $202 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$75 for 1 night · 2 nights $151 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$76 for 1 night · 2 nights $151 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$75 for 1 night · 2 nights $162 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$87 for 1 night · 2 nights $180 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$93 for 1 night · 2 nights $223 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$130 for 1 night · 2 nights $251 · up to 14 nights priced

About Hotel Royal

Axel's take: 7.9/10

Choose it for neighborhood character, not spacious rooms or reliably quiet nights.

  • Choose it for: East Village restaurants, helpful staff and shared cooking facilities.
  • Skip it if: You need generous room space, reliable sound insulation or a pool.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Royal, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Presidential room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Quadruple Penthouse room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Royal room

Royal Double room (full double bed)

Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

Quadruple Apartment

Double Apartment (full double bed)

Quadruple Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premier Apartment

Premier Quadruple Apartment

Studio (shared bathroom)

  • Room features: Fridge; Microwave
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Double Studio (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Fridge; Microwave
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Economy Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Royal Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Royal Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Location

A walkable Long Beach base, poorly placed for an LA-wide sightseeing trip.

  • The block: The Broadway entrance puts you among East Village storefronts, cafés and restaurants rather than beside the waterfront resorts. A pet-supply shop is next door. MOLAA is 15 minutes on foot, giving you a useful inland outing as well as downtown dining.
  • Getting around: Walk for downtown meals; nearby 1st Street station provides rail access. For waterfront outings, the Aquarium is 17 minutes by transit or 7 by taxi; the Queen Mary is 7 by taxi. Use a car or rideshare for airport transfers and wider regional trips—the hotel has no shuttle.
  • After dark: Nearby bars make going out easy, but this is an urban downtown setting, not a secluded beach retreat. Guest accounts differ on nighttime comfort; thin walls and occasional street noise make it less convincing for light sleepers.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com.

Best areas in Los Angeles for business trips and conventions

  • Downtown LA: 8.1/10 for business trips and conventions. South Park puts convention and arena plans together, while multiple rail lines support a wider urban itinerary.
  • LAX & El Segundo: 6.9/10 for business trips and conventions. Choose it for nearby work, late arrivals or early departures; airport convenience does not translate into easy citywide appointments.
  • Hollywood: 6.9/10 for business trips and conventions. Strong hotels and the B Line work for appointments around Hollywood, Universal and Downtown.
  • Beverly Hills: 6.7/10 for business trips and conventions. Strong hotels suit local meetings, but check the actual address rather than assuming Rodeo Drive has a subway station.
  • Universal City: 6.6/10 for business trips and conventions. Strong hotels and B Line connections work when business is concentrated around Universal, Hollywood or Downtown.
  • West Hollywood: 6.6/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Santa Monica: 5.7/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Pasadena: 5.6/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: 5.5/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Long Beach: 5.3/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: 4.5/10 for business trips and conventions. Where to stay in Los Angeles for business trips and conventions

Hotels around Hotel Royal

  • Best Western Plus Hotel At The Convention Center (Downtown Long Beach convention district). Best Western Plus wins when: Included breakfast and an indoor pool for a practical convention stay. Keep Hotel Royal when: Keep Royal for its individual decor and shared kitchen when breakfast and swimming matter less.
  • Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown (Downtown Long Beach convention district). Courtyard Downtown wins when: Practical workspaces, convention access and an outdoor pool. Keep Hotel Royal when: Keep Royal for a smaller independent setting and communal kitchen rather than business-oriented facilities.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Pasadena Inn at Old Town (Pasadena). Pasadena Inn wins when: Free parking and access to Old Pasadena and Del Mar station when your trip centers on Pasadena. Keep Hotel Royal when: Royal makes more sense for Long Beach restaurants, waterfront outings and a shared-kitchen stay.
  • Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX (Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach). Seahorse Inn wins when: Free parking and a remodeled Premium room when you want a driving base around Manhattan Beach. Keep Hotel Royal when: Royal wins when walking out to downtown Long Beach dining matters more than keeping a car parked free.

Getting around from Hotel Royal

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • Downtown Long Beach Station (Shelter A): 7 min.
  • Long Beach Airport: 17 min by taxi.
  • John Wayne Airport: 35 min by taxi.
  • Los Angeles International Airport: 36 min by taxi.
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport: 54 min by taxi.
  • The Queen Mary: 33 min by transit.
  • Aquarium of the Pacific: 17 min by transit.
  • Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA): 15 min.
  • Knott's Berry Farm: 27 min by taxi.
  • Long Beach Museum of Art: 13 min by transit.
  • Shoreline Village: 18 min by transit.
  • Rosie's Dog Beach: 28 min by transit.
  • Battleship IOWA Museum: 39 min by transit.
  • Port of Long Beach: 42 min by transit.
  • Cabrillo Marine Aquarium: 51 min by transit.
  • Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden: 46 min by transit.
  • Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens: 49 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4.2/5 (568 reviews).
  • Praised: Atmosphere (97% positive); Location (95% positive); In-room fridge and coffee (83% positive).
  • Complaints: Accessibility (65% negative); Bathrooms and toiletries (56% negative); Sleep quality (45% negative). Aggregate feedback favors location and service; bathrooms and sleep lag. Of 77 bathroom mentions, 56% are negative; 45% of 75 sleep mentions are negative. No newest-review sample is available.

Good to know

  • Parking: $25 per night; event dates can cost more. Spaces are limited.
  • Incidental hold: $100 card authorization at check-in; released at checkout, with bank processing taking 3–10 business days.
  • Check-in / checkout: Check-in begins at 3 PM; checkout is by 11 AM.
  • Late arrivals: Reception operates 8 AM–11 PM. After-hours arrival instructions require at least 24 hours' advance notice.
  • Stair access: Upper floors are stairs-only. Accessible King room 48, Royal King and Royal Queen rooms have step-free ground-floor access.
  • Breakfast: Not included in the room rate.
  • Smoking: Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the property.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Individually furnished rooms with useful appliances; apartment categories offer more cooking space. Small rooms, tight showers and sound transmission recur in guest accounts.
  • Cleanliness: The aggregate evidence is positive: 82% of 119 cleanliness mentions are favorable. Individual cleaning failures still appear in the researched reviews.
  • Service: Helpful staff are a consistent strength across Tripadvisor and Expedia. Reception is not staffed around the clock.
  • Amenities: Shared kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi and guest bicycles; no pool or gym. Breakfast is not included.
  • Fees and surprises: Published parking is $25 nightly, with event increases possible; the incidental card hold is $100.
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Pet deposit: $100 per guest per stay; Pets: $50 per guest per stay

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