This actually was not my first time at this hotel. My friends and I had dinner at their restaurant, Pacific Hideaway, last year and we had a great time! Now I was staying in the hotel. I was surprised how close this was to all the action. Huntington Beach is usually very breezy, so around this area can be very chilly all the way up until mid-July sometimes. This hotel is very bougie, classy, but the lobby can be crowded with kids and tipsy baby-boomers. The check in is at 4pm, and they don't let you check in a minute before without paying an early check in fee. So right at 4pm, there was a huge line. This hotel offers so many perks, free use of scooters, bicycles, and a turntable in your room with one record. They have more records available to check out in the lobby, but not a very big selection. They had a social hour from 5-6pm (free beer and wine), free coffee and tea from 6-10am, and free s'mores from 5-10pm you can enjoy at one of 3 fire pits. I ate at the Pacific Hideaway restaurant, and loved the NY ***** steak with chimichurri sauce paired with the Malbec. Deeelish!! My room was very classy, with a balcony that included a sitting area. But the shower is one of those half glass wall showers which means, water splashes everywhere. The room had kimono-style robes, a yoga mat, and an umbrella. There's a safe and a fridge, but the fridge is basically a mini bar, and many snacks available for a charge. The staff was very friendly, including the valet, $45/night charged to your room. But you can't beat this location. I'd LOVE to stay here again...when I can afford it!!
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