The Varden Staff were simple the best I've ever encountered. All employees went out of their way to ensure my stay was comfortable and stress free. Although the rooms are very small (and I mean small) they are clean and equipped with the basic amenities for a relaxing stay. The staff is knowledgably about the area, the best restaurants/shopping and... More

We were in town for the Ink n Iron festival. We lucked into the Varden. It was very close to the festival. The staff was very nice upon check-in. Apparently everything was recently renovated. The rooms are small but have everything you need. It is in walking distance of a nice area as well and about 3 minutes walk to... More

4th stay at The Varden and it just continues to excel and exceed expectations. The staff and owners are so friendly and accommodating. LOVE the nightly wine tasting.The breakfast is great, convenient and tasty. Love the Mexican Restaurant next door and the convenience of the location...only minutes from the Convention Centre. The rooms are spotlessly clean, modern, extremely well maintained... More

I read the rooms where small but they were smaller than i expected, but for an over night/short stay they are great...no fridge but not a huge space for then...we requested an early check in which was no huge issue, helpful staff when asked about public transport + they showed us the room + explained a few things to us....free... More

I was in Long Beach for only one night. Did some research and found this hotel. It is amazing!!! Staff is very friendly. Rooms aren't big, but very modern, cozy and quiet. When I saw the room, I realized that it is exactly how I'd like my bedroom to look (I'm in a process of renovating mine :) Free wine... More

I generally stay in Costa Mesa when I'm working in SoCal, but I could only get one night at my usual hotel so decided, since my Day Two meeting was in Long Beach, to try out the Varden. I'm so glad I did -- what an unexpected little hotel. I'm an Ace Hotel fetishist, and the Varden really reminded me... More

The Varden Hotel took form as the Dolly Varden Hotel in the 1920s. The owners have renovated it into a blend of classic and modern. If you have stayed in smaller European hotels, you may have experienced some of The Varden's charm, but you find this type of ambiance less often in the United States.The sign atop the building proclaims... More

I needed a place to stay while visiting my father in Long Beach. I didn't figure I needed anything special since I didn't plan on spending much time there. Well to my surprise The Varden is special. My 12 year old daughter and I were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful and friendly the hotel is. In fact we are spending... More

This place was wonderful. The staff was as friendly as your gonna find in So Cal. Very clean and modern. The room was well appointed. Small room, but just right for us and our 2 yo daughter. But be prepared for a small room. No fans in the bathroom either. No worries here, but some people like that sort of... More