đ˘ăQueen MaryăCruise Ship Hotel
đ Basic Info ⢠Hotel Name: The Queen Mary (retired ocean liner converted into a hotel) ⢠Address: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802 ⢠Special Features: First launched in 1936âsame era as the Titanic, but larger and more luxurious! Now operates as a hotel + museum. đ˘ Stay Experience 1. Retro Suites: ⢠Celebrity-Named Suites: We stayed in the âWindsor Suiteâ (so much history!). ⢠Contrasting Aesthetics: ⌠3 rooms + 2.5 bathrooms (so spacious you could get lost!). ⌠But the beds are super small! Our two kids squeezed into one single bed like sardines đ (recommend confirming bed size when booking). 2. Onboard Facilities: ⢠Free Museum: Original cabins, engine room, captainâs logs (kids loved the steering wheel simulator!). ⢠Playroom: Retro arcade games & board gamesâkids didnât want to leave! ⢠Ocean-View Deck: Amazing sunset viewsâevery photo looks like a scene from The Legend of 1900 đšđ . đ˝ď¸ Dining Recommendations 1. Observation Bar: ⢠Great nighttime views + kids can order mocktails! đš 2. Chelsea Restaurant: ⢠A bit pricey but deliciousâBritish afternoon tea is perfect for photos. đť Hidden Experience (For the Brave!) ⢠Ghost Tour: The Queen Mary is known as âAmericaâs most haunted shipâânighttime ghost story tours available (our kids were scared but loved it!). ⢠Submarine Tour: A Soviet submarine is docked nearby (extra fee)âmust-see for military enthusiasts. đ Practical Tips 1. Money-Saving Hack: ⢠Booking directly on the Internet often includes free museum tickets! 2. For Families: ⢠Bring jacketsâit gets chilly with the ocean breeze! 3. Nearby Gems: ⢠10-minute walk to the Long Beach Aquarium (the shark touch experience is awesome!). đ Summary ⢠Family-Friendly Rating: â â â â â (minus one star for small beds!) ⢠Photo-Friendly Rating: â â â â â (retro vibes make every shot iconic!) (Next time, we might try the famous âhaunted suiteâ⌠if we dare!) #QueenMary #LosAngeles #LongBeachTravel #HotelRecommendation #CruiseShip #ShipStay #WorldClassHotels #HistoricStay #FamilyAdventure #HauntedShip #RetroVibes #TravelWithKids #WestCoastTravel