Queensway Bay Long Beach, California
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ClassicOutside the door
Art Deco ocean liner
Wide teak promenades and restored Streamline Moderne salons evoke the golden age of ocean crossings, complete with twilight harbor views.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
A storied 1936 transatlantic ocean liner and wartime troopship permanently moored with original teak decks and salons.
Notable
Original Streamline Moderne staterooms feature rich maple and birch paneling, operable brass portholes, and vintage hardware.
Notable
A fifty-year Long Beach fixture hosting regular Royal Sunday champagne brunches in the grand Art Deco ballroom.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Moored in Queensway Bay, the ship offers direct views across the water to the downtown Long Beach skyline and waterfront.
The rooms
Cabins retain authentic 1930s built-ins, vintage call buttons, and polished wood veneers, with operable brass portholes overlooking the harbor.
Dogs stay too.
Observation Bar & Art Deco Lounge
The curved Streamline Moderne bar occupies the liner's original first-class lounge, serving classic cocktails beneath a historic mural.
At the table
Promenade Café serves breakfast overlooking the harbor. In the Grand Salon, Sundays bring a sprawling champagne brunch buffet.
How it began
Built in Scotland, the liner carried Allied troops during World War II as The Grey Ghost before retiring to Long Beach in 1967.
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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.