Hello. Sorry if this question has already been addressed in another forum, but I was starting to make plans to attend the All-Star game and the Championship, and wanted to know what hotels were nearby the stadium? I'd prefer something within 15 to 20 minutes if that's possible. I'll be traveling from the East Coast and have never been to California before, so I have no clue where I'd be. Thanks for the help!
Happy to try to be of help, but additional information would be useful. First, there are no hotels right in the immediate vicinity of Victoria Street. The area is light industrial, middle class residential, and on the campus of a semi-urban state university. Besides, other than Victoria Street (and the blimp docking station) there's not a lot to see or do right there. Once you decide you are commuting to the game there are way too many choices. The airport area, downtown, Long Beach, etc. are each 15-20 minutes away and each has a host of hotels in all price ranges. Since you have never been to California before, can you give me an idea of what other things you are likely to want to do while you are out here, and about what price range would suit you. Also, I think you need to plan to have a car. If you narrow down what you are looking for, happy to help you find a good place.
I suggest they stay at the Twin Towers downtown. It's usually booked full, but I am sure they could make room for you. Also, I am sure there are many abandoned crack houses just west of the 110 that you could bunk up in for the night. Just don't forget to pack a little something special to mark your territory should someone decide they want to stay there.
its not funny. The boy wants information. I would say that near the airport you can find many hotels and motels at a very cheap price. You could arrange with your hotel in order to get to victoria Street either by taxi or bus. You will be ok.
Local hotel info: http://www.homedepotcenter.com/guest_services/localinfo.sps?iType=3907&icustompageid=6815 The Hampton Inn is less than a mile north of the stadium.
I guess if you are coming in only for the game The Hampton Inn would be ok. But, there is absolutley nothing to do that's fun right around there. If its in your price range, you might think about staying on the Quenn Mary in Long Beach. Now that would be an experience. If you have never been to California before and want to see something more than the game, that would be a good choice.
i suggest the standard hotel downtown. it's quite cool and hip and you can get a room for under $100...plus i saw supermodels at the rooftop bar last time i was there...
Venice would be quite the experience too. Also, if you have other money to spend, Crason isn't too far west of Buena Park, where Knott's Berry Farm, Medieval Times, and some other places are.
Nooooooo, not Twin Tower downtown... don't stay there. I fear terrorist take airplane ram Twin Tower like 9/11. Book somewhere else.
Also, if you decide to stay in the Long Beach area as someone suggested, see if you can arrange to fly into Long Beach rather than that Hell that is LAX.
Yeah, I've heard from several people Long Beach would be the better alternative to fly into. Sounds like I've got a bunch of options. Since I'm flying cross-country, I'll be staying for a few days and want to check out the amusement parks...doesn't sound like that'll be a problem either. Thanks all of the help, everyone!! P.S. Where do you guys tailgate?
Long Beach is a good choice, particularly if you are heading to Knotts Berry Farm or Disneyland. Here's the URL with the "standard" room rates for The Queen Mary Hotel: http://www.queenmary.com/html/hotel.php4#rates There are lots of other hotels in Long Beach, both more and less expensive than this. I assume if you go through Orbitz or Travelocity you will have a bunch of choices, and maybe better rates on the Queen Mary, which I highly recommend as a fun destination in and of itself. Wish you hadn't brought up tailgating, as that is a real sore subject right now. Tentative "rules" preclude any tailgating on campus. We are hoping the team can work something out to accomodate fans, but right now some are very insensed about this.
For those visiting our new home (I mentioned it in another thread) but there is a Ramada Inn south on Avalon Blvd. right next to the South Bay Shopping Center, just minutes away from the stadium.
Another hotel alternative, for anyone willing to drive 10-15 minutes west of the Home Depot Center, is the city of Torrance. Nice area. I know they have a Marriott, Ramada, and Holiday Inn there. Also, there are plenty of eateries around the Del Amo Fashion Center, along Hawthorne Blvd.