This is a good alternative to the other chain hotels in Long Beach downtown. There is cute shopping nearby. There are some cute cafes close by. I found the hotel staff and people in the vicinity were nice and pleasant. It's quite walkable to good restaurants or things to do. I think the location is also pretty safe and quiet. The room and hotel itself are a little vintage but the bed was comfortable and everything worked out well. I had plenty of room to do remote work or computer work as needed.