Hilton Hotels in Long Beach

I stayed for business beginning of August. Check-in was easy and smooth. I chose a rate with a free breakfast. Coupons were given to you at check-in, as long as 2 free bottles of water. Parking costs $27/ per day with in and out privileges'. Pool: did not use. However it did appear very spacious and clean. Plenty of lounge chairs available. no Hot Tub room: I stayed on the 12th floor over looking the Pier. It was very noisy with lots of truck traffic. The windows and walls are very thin so you do hear your neighbors above, next to you, as well as all the traffic outside. Bed was very big and had 4 pillows. A nice desk with chair to sit on. Very large 55” we well. Bathroom was very generous is size. Hot water arrived quickly to the shower. Water pressure is a normal California pressure. Room included a safe. Traveler tip: Request a room as far away from the elevator as possible. The noise of partiers coming back at 2am is very disturbing if you are right next to the elevator lobby. Bar/Restaurant: A mixed reaction here. The food was excellent, and very well priced for the area. The beers and liquor selection was very good for a hotel. However this is where I was unhappy. during 3 of 4 nights, the restaurant and bar could not accept a credit card for payment. cash or room charge only. When you select a room charge, you get a ”Convenience fee” of $6 attached to your bill. Thats for each bill. So if you had lunch and dinner, billed it to your room, that was an extra $12 ”Convenience Fee” added to your bill. Therefor the restaurant lost out on my dinner and night cap purchases due to this crazy policy. Keep in mind, like most all service industry locations, they are suffering from a lack of employment. Fitness Center: Did not visit, however is was on the second level next to the pool Breakfast: Huge selection available. From scratch ordered eggs and omelets, grits, bacon, ham and toast. A variety of cereal as well. A great selection, but its extremely pricy - be prepared. Overall a solid 3. The hotel is very old, and was once an office complex, which I think is whey the windows and walls were so thin. Will not stay again. there are several other hotels in the area that have a much more solid offering and customer service.