Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay
1925 W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90504, Los Angeles, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay is a modern, 3-star hotel in Torrance at 1925 W 190th St, positioned off the San Diego Freeway for easy regional access. It holds a public rating of 4/5 based on 1,063 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are contemporary and include free Wi-Fi, a desk, a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, a minifridge, and a coffeemaker. Suites add a separate living area and an iPod dock. Guest feedback often highlights comfort (notably beds and in-room seating), alongside some mixed impressions about room quality and certain in-room features.
Dining
An on-site American restaurant serves breakfast and offers all-day drinks, including Starbucks coffee. Guest reviews note that free breakfast is not included.
Amenities & Recreation
Social and common areas include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard. Recreational facilities include a heated outdoor pool and an exercise room. The hotel also offers free on-site parking.
Business & Meetings
Business-focused facilities include a business center with workstations and printers, plus three meeting rooms. The in-room desks and included Wi-Fi support working from the room as well.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is about 7.6 km from Redondo Beach Pier, with other South Bay coastal stops nearby including Hermosa Beach Pier (8.6 km) and Manhattan Beach Pier (9.7 km). For day trips, Long Beach attractions such as the Battleship IOWA Museum (13.4 km), Aquarium of the Pacific (15.2 km), Shoreline Village (15.7 km), and The Queen Mary (16.3 km) are within reach. Guests also mention the area as convenient, with shopping and dining nearby and quick access to a highway exit.
Best for
This hotel is well-suited to drivers and travelers who want quick freeway access plus free on-site parking, especially for exploring the South Bay and nearby Long Beach attractions. It also fits business trips thanks to free Wi-Fi, in-room desks, a business center with printers, and three meeting rooms. Travelers who value a comfortable room setup may appreciate the beds and in-room seating that some guests specifically praise.
Travel tips
If you plan to explore the coast, Redondo Beach Pier is roughly 7.6 km away, with Hermosa and Manhattan Beach piers also nearby, making the hotel a practical base for South Bay beach days. Long Beach sights like the Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Village are within about 15–16 km for an easy outing. Breakfast is served on-site, but guests note it is not free, so plan accordingly.
What guests say
Guests frequently mention a convenient Torrance location, including proximity to a highway exit and nearby shopping and dining. Staff service is often described as professional and friendly. Room comfort gets positive notes, particularly around the bed and in-room seating, though other comments describe room quality and amenities as average. Reported drawbacks include lack of free breakfast, some maintenance or functionality issues (such as ice machines), and a few comfort concerns like small bathrooms and weak water pressure; some guests also note pet-related fees and that the dog area is not well lit.
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