Long Beach, CaliforniaWaterfront
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
Restored waterfront heirloom
Waterfront Long Beach, California
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
AccorRestored waterfront heirloom
Restored 1920s plaster ceilings with maritime motifs overlook the original check-in desk, leading to lively cocktail bars and weekend jazz sets.
“The Fairmont Breakers pays homage to that past with subtle nods to Hollywood’s glitz and glamour, found in everything from the light fixtures…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored 1926 Spanish Renaissance Revival architecture with preserved ceiling plasterwork, vintage mail chutes, and historic military lookout roots.
Notable
Interiors pair restored Romanesque arches and maritime ceiling moldings with custom brass lighting and contemporary coastal textures.
Notable
Open-air DJ sessions atop Halo and weekend live jazz at Alter Ego anchor the vibrant evening scene.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The century-old Breakers in downtown Long Beach has what decorators call ‘good bones’ — and thanks to a substantial renovation it’s once again the jewel it was always meant to be.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Steps from the Terrace Theater on Ocean Boulevard, the property puts downtown indie shops, dining, and the marina within easy walking distance.
The rooms
Muted coastal palettes and marble-clad bathrooms frame views of the harbor or downtown skyline through expansive windows.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers and striped umbrellas line the third-floor terrace pool overlooking Terrace Theater Plaza.
The spa
The two-story spa has eight treatment rooms offering marine algae wraps and CBD massages alongside saunas and steam rooms.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate a two-level fitness facility equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and movement studios.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Dining spans coastal Italian dishes at Nettuno, aperitifs under lobby palm chandeliers, and panoramic drinks on the fourteenth-floor rooftop.
The result is a compelling blend of old and new: Historic details like plaster molding and ornate exterior motifs accompany modern coastal furnishings...
How it began
Opened in 1926, the tower sheltered Hollywood stars and served as a wartime military lookout before its six-year restoration.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.