Axel’s take
It's a sensible airport stop, not a destination hotel.
- Choose it for
- LGB access, an on-site restaurant and a pool.
- Skip it if
- You want polished rooms, beach walks or downtown nightlife outside the door.
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Axel’s rating: 7.5/10 · a practical 3-star airport and conference hotel in Long Beach
This is a practical 3-star airport hotel, not a waterfront Long Beach base. Its strongest case is a short stay built around LGB or an on-site meeting: a complimentary airport shuttle, outdoor pool and skyline-view VUE restaurant give it more substance than a basic overnight stop. The hotel publishes those facilities, and guest feedback supports the restaurant as a genuine draw.
The rooms are the compromise. Booking.com and Expedia both place the overall experience around good rather than outstanding, with staff scoring better than property condition. Expedia and Tripadvisor reports identify worn fittings and uneven upkeep; mattress feedback is mixed rather than uniformly bad. We'd choose it for airport convenience and useful facilities, but skip it for a polished room or a trip centered on beaches and downtown evenings.
- Rooms
- Functional accommodations with mixed mattress feedback; worn bathroom fittings and dated finishes recur in the evidence.
- Cleanliness
- Booking.com scores cleanliness 8.2/10. Expedia reviews include repeated clean-room praise, alongside individual housekeeping and stale-smell complaints.
- Service
- Staff are a relative strength: Booking.com scores them 8.5/10, and Expedia reviews repeatedly describe friendly, helpful service.
- Amenities
- VUE restaurant and bar, heated outdoor pool with whirlpool, fitness center and free Wi-Fi. The complimentary shuttle serves LGB, not LAX.
- Fees and surprises
- Self-parking is $15 daily. Booking.com lists a $100 refundable credit-card damage deposit. IHG permits pets despite contrary booking-site listings; its nonrefundable pet charge is $75 for 1–4 nights or $150 for 5 nights or longer.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · visitlongbeach.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
2640 North Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach
The address puts you on Lakewood Boulevard near Willow Street and I-405, in an airport-oriented setting rather than a waterfront neighborhood. Lakewood & Willow NE is 2 minutes on foot; Crimson Coward is a 5-minute walk. Use the signalized intersection for boulevard crossings.
What guests say
3.9/5
1,666 reviews on Google
Amenities
VUE restaurant and bar, heated outdoor pool with whirlpool, fitness center and free Wi-Fi. The complimentary shuttle serves LGB, not LAX.
- Breakfast ($)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
- Air conditioning
Good to know
- Self-parking
- $15 per vehicle daily, with in/out privileges. RVs and trailers are not allowed.
- Damage deposit
- $100 per room per stay, collected by credit card on arrival and refundable subject to inspection, according to Booking.com.
- Pet charge
- Nonrefundable $75 for 1–4 nights or $150 for 5 nights or longer. Up to 2 dogs or cats, maximum 75 pounds; pets cannot be left unattended.
- Check-in / check-out
- Check-in starts at 3:00 PM; check-out is 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age is 18.
- Airport shuttle
- Complimentary LGB shuttle runs daily, 6:00 AM–10:00 PM. No local-area shuttle is offered.
- Breakfast
- Breakfast is charged separately unless included in the booked room package.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · visitlongbeach.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $15 per guest per night; Children aged 0–18: free; Early check-in or late check-out: $50
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Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel and Conference Center by IHG — Los Angeles, United States
Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel and Conference Center by IHG is a practical 3-star airport and conference hotel in Long Beach in Los Angeles, United States.
Address: 2640 North Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach. Property ID: 1028511.
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About Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel and Conference Center by IHG
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 2640 North Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach
- City page: Hotels in Los Angeles
Axel's take: 7.5/10
It's a sensible airport stop, not a destination hotel.
- Choose it for: LGB access, an on-site restaurant and a pool.
- Skip it if: You want polished rooms, beach walks or downtown nightlife outside the door.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel and Conference Center by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · visitlongbeach.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
Location
Better for Long Beach flights and meetings than sightseeing on foot.
- The block: The address puts you on Lakewood Boulevard near Willow Street and I-405, in an airport-oriented setting rather than a waterfront neighborhood. Lakewood & Willow NE is 2 minutes on foot; Crimson Coward is a 5-minute walk. Use the signalized intersection for boulevard crossings.
- Getting around: Use the complimentary shuttle for LGB and a car or rideshare for waterfront outings; the hotel offers no local-area shuttle. LAX is a separate journey: 31 minutes by taxi or 85 minutes by transit, with road traffic capable of stretching the drive. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is 10 minutes by taxi.
- After dark: Treat this as a drive-back base, not an evening strolling district. VUE provides an on-site dinner and drink option; the freeway-side setting is not a promise of quiet sleep.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · visitlongbeach.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
Alternatives for the same trip
- Hilton Los Angeles Airport (LAX & El Segundo). Hilton LAX wins when: An LAX departure, refreshed rooms and round-the-clock dining; accept aircraft noise, paid extras and convention check-in queues. Keep Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel and Conference Center by IHG when: Your flight uses LGB or your work is in Long Beach; moving to LAX solves the wrong airport problem.
- Quality Inn & Suites Hermosa Beach (Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach). Quality Inn Hermosa Beach wins when: Roomy budget accommodation with breakfast and a walk to the beach, accepting the inland setting and no pool. Keep Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel and Conference Center by IHG when: LGB access, on-site meetings and a swimming pool matter more than beach access or included breakfast.
Getting around from Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel and Conference Center by IHG
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden: 10 min by taxi.
- Lakewood & Willow NE: 2 min.
- Los Angeles International Airport: 31 min by taxi.
- Crimson Coward: 5 min.
What guests say
- Ratings: 3.9/5 (1,666 reviews).
- Praised: Food and drink (84% positive); Bar or lounge (83% positive); Business (71% positive).
- Complaints: Restaurant (38% negative); Public transit (35% negative); Breakfast (33% negative). The aggregate evidence is strongest for food and drink: 84% positive across 113 mentions, and 83% positive across 102 bar/lounge mentions. No newest-review set is available.
Good to know
- Self-parking: $15 per vehicle daily, with in/out privileges. RVs and trailers are not allowed.
- Damage deposit: $100 per room per stay, collected by credit card on arrival and refundable subject to inspection, according to Booking.com.
- Pet charge: Nonrefundable $75 for 1–4 nights or $150 for 5 nights or longer. Up to 2 dogs or cats, maximum 75 pounds; pets cannot be left unattended.
- Check-in / check-out: Check-in starts at 3:00 PM; check-out is 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age is 18.
- Airport shuttle: Complimentary LGB shuttle runs daily, 6:00 AM–10:00 PM. No local-area shuttle is offered.
- Breakfast: Breakfast is charged separately unless included in the booked room package.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · visitlongbeach.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Functional accommodations with mixed mattress feedback; worn bathroom fittings and dated finishes recur in the evidence.
- Cleanliness: Booking.com scores cleanliness 8.2/10. Expedia reviews include repeated clean-room praise, alongside individual housekeeping and stale-smell complaints.
- Service: Staff are a relative strength: Booking.com scores them 8.5/10, and Expedia reviews repeatedly describe friendly, helpful service.
- Amenities: VUE restaurant and bar, heated outdoor pool with whirlpool, fitness center and free Wi-Fi. The complimentary shuttle serves LGB, not LAX.
- Fees and surprises: Self-parking is $15 daily. Booking.com lists a $100 refundable credit-card damage deposit. IHG permits pets despite contrary booking-site listings; its nonrefundable pet charge is $75 for 1–4 nights or $150 for 5 nights or longer.
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $15 per guest per night; Children aged 0–18: free; Early check-in or late check-out: $50
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