Residence Inn Long Beach Review — Full Room Tour, Amenities & Honest Pros/Cons
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Overall, the Residence in Long Beach was a comfortable and convenient pre- cruise stay.
We loved how close it was to the terminal, the Queen Mary views, and the included breakfast.
It's a solid choice whether you're using points or paying cash.
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Planning a cruise from Long Beach? 🚢 In this video, we review the Residence Inn Long Beach, an all-suite Marriott hotel located just minutes from the Queen Mary and Carnival Cruise Terminal. We’ll show you around our One King Accessible Suite, tour the gym and pool area, check out the free hot breakfast, and walk along the pathway to the cruise terminal. We’ll also cover what the room costs in points and cash, available room types, and nearby dining like Fuego at the Hotel Maya. If you’re looking for the best pre-cruise hotel in Long Beach, this video will help you decide if the Residence Inn is the right choice for your next sailing. 🛏️ What we cover: -Room tour (One King Accessible Suite) -Other room options available -Overview of amenities -Breakfast review -Gym and pool walkthrough -Marriott Bonvoy points vs cash pricing -Proximity to the Queen Mary & Carnival terminal -Nearby Fuego restaurant and local dining 📍 Hotel: Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown 💰 Brand: Marriott Bonvoy ⚓ Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line 🔥 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Room review 04:07 Points value and price in cash 04:41 Other room types available 05:23 Other amenities and parking 05:31 Fitness center review 06:42 Pool review 07:13 Market 07:27 Free breakfast review 08:23 Walking path to Queen Mary & Long Beach Cruise Terminal 09:04 Hotel Maya & Fuego Restaurant Overview 09:37 Final thoughts If you’re planning a Carnival Radiance cruise, check out our full ship tour, daily vlogs, and room comparisons linked below! 👉 Watch next: • Full Carnival Radiance Ship Tour: https://youtu.be/XvK0xLXN3ys • 6 Days Onboard the Carnival Radiance (Daily Vlog): https://youtu.be/u_58-DJ3Nto • Carnival Radiance Room Comparison (ADA vs Standard): Coming soon! #CarnivalRadiance #ResidenceInnLongBeach #LongBeachCruiseHotel #MarriottBonvoy #QueenMary #CarnivalCruise #CruiseTips 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingthevacationlife/ 🛒 Check out our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/livingthevacationlife