UpTown Inn
4034 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807, Los Angeles County, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.4 / 5
Overview
UpTown Inn is a straightforward 2-star motel in Long Beach, set on a busy stretch of Long Beach Blvd in Los Angeles County. It has a public rating of 3.4/5 from 115 reviews, positioning it as a basic, budget-leaning option rather than a full-service hotel.
Location & Getting Around
The motel is about 1 mile from the Wardlow light rail station, offering a public-transit option for getting around Long Beach and beyond. It’s roughly 5 miles from the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) and about 6 miles from Junipero Beach along the Pacific Ocean.
Rooms
Rooms are described as basic with exterior entrances. In-room features include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and en suite shower-only bathrooms.
Food & Parking
Breakfast is included, and parking is complimentary. Other on-site amenities are not documented in the available information.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby points of interest include Rancho Los Cerritos (about 1.0 km away) and the waterfront area around Shoreline Village (about 7.9 km) and the Aquarium of the Pacific (about 7.8 km). Popular regional attractions such as The Queen Mary (about 8.8 km) and Knott’s Berry Farm (about 17.5 km) are also within driving distance.
Best for
UpTown Inn best suits travelers looking for a simple, no-frills Long Beach base with essentials included, particularly free Wi‑Fi, breakfast, and parking. It can work for guests planning to spend most of their time out exploring nearby attractions like MOLAA, Shoreline Village, and The Queen Mary rather than using extensive on-site facilities.
Travel tips
Because the property is set on a busy road, light sleepers may want to plan accordingly and confirm room preferences at check-in. If you prefer public transit, the Wardlow light rail station is about 1 mile away. Many major Long Beach attractions (Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village, The Queen Mary) are several miles away, so plan for a short drive or rideshare time.
What guests say
Reviews include some praise for staff/ownership demeanor and reports of the property being kept clean by some guests. However, multiple excerpts raise serious concerns about cleanliness and pest issues, including reports of bed bugs and other pests, as well as dirty bedding and bathrooms. Value for money is also questioned, with remarks that rooms feel small or overpriced for what’s provided. Service experiences appear mixed, with at least one mention of rude staff and a dispute over leaving without a refund.
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