In the heart of Long Beach, Sonder City Center offers a vibrant retreat with a gym, restaurant, and WiFi in public areas. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind on the smoke-free terrace overlooking Aquarium of the Pacific.
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Aquarium of the Pacific - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
RMS Queen Mary - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Port of Long Beach - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 23 min drive
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 24 min drive
Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 28 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 30 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 42 min drive
Commerce Station - 25 min drive
Montebello - Commerce Station - 27 min drive
Buena Park Station - 29 min drive
1st Street Station - 7 min walk
5th Street Station - 9 min walk
Pacific Avenue Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Louie's Burgers - 6 min walk
Padre - 2 min walk
The Breakfast Bar - 5 min walk
Super Mex - 6 min walk
555 East American Steakhouse - 7 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sonder City Center
At Sonder City Center, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and Aquarium of the Pacific. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Olive & Rose, which serves French cuisine. An outdoor pool and a terrace are other highlights. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 1st Street Station is 7 minutes and 5th Street Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
48 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Restaurants on site
Olive & Rose
Special features
Dining
Olive & Rose – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number BU22409355
Also known as
Sonder City Center Hotel
Sonder City Center Long Beach
Sonder City Center Hotel Long Beach
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonder City Center offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonder City Center does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sonder City Center?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sonder City Center?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sonder City Center?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Sonder City Center.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder City Center?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Sonder City Center?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crystal Casino (15-min drive) and Hawaiian Gardens Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Sonder City Center and nearby?
Sonder City Center has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Sonder City Center?
Yes, Olive & Rose offers French cuisine.
What's the area around Sonder City Center like?
Sonder City Center is a short 7-minute walk from 1st Street Station and 15 minutes' walk from Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.
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Sonder City Center Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 2025
The place to stay in LBC
Best stay I've had in the LBC. So happy they have transformed this gem!
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 January 2025
Great Boho Boutique Hotel.
I had a nice stay at this cute boutique hotel. My room was super cute, great lighting and boho decor. The bed very comfortable with 6 fluffy pillows. The staff was great and location convenient with grocery store a block away. Would stay again!
Michelle
Michelle, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 November 2024
Nice facilities
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 January 2025
Dare visit downtown Long Beach!
The area was somewhat disconcerting, but one block away there is the Promenade. The hotel is really new, fresh and clean, the service is intentionally streamlined but overall it’s a really good value for the money.
Roberta
Roberta, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Loved it
Ari
Ari, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 February 2025
Dinged one star for having only street parking with only 2 hours window time on the meters
Lee
Lee, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2025
Super Accommodating
We had a fantastic time. There was a problem with our luggage at the beginning. We were coming off of a cruise and didn't have a place to store our luggage. Sonder City Center was super accommodating and provided a place for us to store our luggage for almost 8 hours before we could officially check in. When we did l, the check-in process was seamless and super easy.
We loved the room too. Very comfortable and clean. It felt new yet retro. We loved it.
Colten
Colten, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
We stayed for the rave at the queen mary! Easy 10 min walk from the shuttle to the festival! The staff was very nice and welcoming! The restaurant attached to it has such good bagels omg! Definitely gonna stay here again with the little one to take her to the aquarium ❤️
The only issue was so many homeless people outside the hotel. But we felt safe inside so no need to worry!
Danielle
Danielle, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2025
Excellent location, charming retro vibe in LBC
Excellent location and charming retro vibe. Rooms are on the small side but adequate for solo and couples. Very walkable to multiple locations, like the Promenade, 4th Street, the beach, and the Transit Mall. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The bagels and bar at Olive & Rose are excellent.
Minor glitch: The code provided for my room would not work. A staff member had to give me a backup code to use for my stay. The keypad on the outside of the building was not backlit and hard to use.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
Simply fabulous!
Very secure building. Super clean. Retro modern. Staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly. The most comfortable beds ever. Parking garage 2.5 blocks away was inexpensive and very secure. Only a 3 minute walk. Lots of great dining nearby. I’ll definitely return when in LB.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
Area is a mixed bag
Julio
Julio, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 March 2025
Was again put in a ADA room even though I am not in need of those accommodations. When I inquired, I was told bc I booked through hotels.com I got the least desirable room. Which is kind of annoying. Also, another Sonder where the bathroom has no counter space.
Marcus
Marcus, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 February 2025
Gregory
Gregory, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 February 2025
Gregory
Gregory, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 February 2025
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2025
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2024
Gregory
Gregory, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2024
The main office is nice and they have a little restaurant attached to the hotel which is neat and the rooms looked beautiful