The Varden located in Long Beach, CA is a small hotel but very cozy, clean, friendly staff and european style lodging. If you are going to attend a show at the Long Beach convention Center or are just on vacation and want a personalize hospitality, this is the place to stay.. minutes from the pier, dinning are and shopping. Vivian... More

This is an absolutely adorable little hotel!!! I came out for Long Beach pride last weekend and just loved the place. I work in the hotel industry myself and I have to say that the staff was so pleasant, they make you feel welcome and at home the second you arrive. Larry the manager is just a sweetheart! The interior... More

I come down to the Long Beach area for business once or twice a month and stay for up to a week each time. I started staying at the Varden in March, and it has been great.The hotel is spotlessly clean. The rooms are small but very cleverly laid out. Reliable, high-speed Internet. A nice breakfast in the morning. And... More

My husband and I stayed at the Varden in January of 2012. We had an excellent experience - super clean room, very friendly staff, awesome coffee! The simple, functional European-style lodging was a breath of fresh air. Comfortable, modern and just the right amount of amenities - including great internet service. The central location is a short walk to the... More

We stayed at the Varden in March and we had a wonderul experience. The staff are so helpful and go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as they can. They helped us plan several activities and also recommended many good restaurants. The location is super and the Passport bus system is great to get around on.... More

Quiet, convenient, excellent customer service, and you are not charged for extras you won't use. Very short walk to the Long Beach Convention Center: 5-7 minutes. A half-block from a downtown grocery store and a quiet coffee shop. I needed to spend 10-12 hours a day at a conference and the Varden was a great escape. Better wi-fi than the... More

I have stayed at the Varden Hotel for six nights. The people working there are absolutely lovely: they are always ready to help you (they planned our trip to LA and helped us to find good restaurants) and have an answer to every question. The rooms are well equipped (Flatscreen TV, Ipod Docking Station, Hairdryer, cosmetic products etc.), clean and... More

My experience at the Varden was wonderful! The staff are warm and friendly, and it doesn't feel forced in any way. I knew from other reviews that the rooms were on the small side, but for me, it was fine. I really only want a place to rest my head, take a shower, and keep my things. The Varden is,... More

We had a very nice stay at the Varden. The staff was extremely helpful, friendly, and attentive. We enjoyed the continental breakfast and the fact that the hotel was only a short walk to Pine street, with its restaurants and coffee shops. The hotel was very clean, and the bed was really comfortable. We appreciated the fact that the staff... More