
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Best for waterfront views, easy access to Long Beach attractions and family stays.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach is a large waterfront convention hotel on Long Beach’s harbor, best for travelers who want walkable access to the Aquarium, Shoreline Village and Catalina ferries. Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is a renovated landmark luxury hotel in Century City for travelers who want a Westside Los Angeles base close to shopping, studios and high-end meetings.
Updated

Best for waterfront views, easy access to Long Beach attractions and family stays.

Best for upscale Westside stays, a full-service spa and meeting/banquet events in Century City.
When Hyatt Regency Long Beach wins: choose Hyatt if you want waterfront rooms, an easy walk to the Aquarium of the Pacific and Catalina ferry departures, family-friendly facilities, and very large flexible event space near the convention center.
When Fairmont Century Plaza wins: pick Fairmont Century Plaza if you need a polished, branded luxury address in Century City with a full-service spa, rooftop terrace and close access to Westfield Century City and Beverly Hills shopping.
Bottom line: both properties handle meetings and upscale city stays, but they serve different needs—Hyatt for harbor-front convenience and family/large-event logistics, Fairmont Century Plaza for Westside luxury and a classic Los Angeles hotel experience.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Long Beach | Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large waterfront convention hotel, family- and business-oriented | Renovated landmark luxury hotel on the Westside with formal public spaces |
| Location | Long Beach waterfront next to the convention center; walkable to Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Village | Century City, steps from Westfield Century City and close to Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive |
| Size (rooms) | 528–531 guestrooms across 17 floors | 400 guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest rating | 4-star / guest rating varies by source | 5-star / guest rating 9.4 |
| Pools | Heated outdoor pool, whirlpool/hot tub, sun deck, cabanas and poolside VW-bus bar | Outdoor pool with poolside bar and cabanas (1 outdoor pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | Market | Bar (all-day California), Tides (weekend breakfast/brunch), Pool Bar | Lumière Brasserie (French brasserie), bar/lounge, poolside bar; 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness center (Peloton bikes); no dedicated named spa confirmed on official site | Full-service spa, sauna, Turkish bath/Hammam, fitness classes and 24-hour fitness |
| Meeting & event space | Over 35,000 sq ft of flexible meeting/event space including multiple large ballrooms | 23,500 sq ft of conference space and 14 meeting rooms |
| Known for | Waterfront location, convention-center access and family-friendly programming | Century City landmark hotel, rooftop terrace and luxury public areas |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome; minimum check-in age 18 for primary guest | |
Hyatt Regency Long Beach sits directly on the harbor adjacent to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.
Choose Hyatt if you want walkable waterfront attractions and easy ferry access.
Fairmont Century Plaza is located on Avenue of the Stars in Century City, close to Westfield Century City and Beverly Hills.
Choose Fairmont Century Plaza for a central Westside base near shopping and business districts.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach has over 520 rooms and suites, most with water or lagoon views.
Hyatt is practical for guests wanting water views and a range of family-friendly room layouts.
Fairmont Century Plaza offers 400 guestrooms with luxury fixtures and private furnished balconies.
Fairmont Century Plaza focuses on classic luxury room amenities and a polished in-room experience.
Hyatt’s dining is centered on Market | Bar with poolside options for casual California cuisine.
Hyatt suits casual, family-friendly dining with pool and harbor views.
Fairmont Century Plaza highlights Lumière Brasserie and formal dining plus 24-hour room service.
Fairmont is better if you prefer traditional brasserie dining and service-driven food options.
Hyatt’s signature amenity is its heated outdoor pool and waterfront setting.
Hyatt’s pool and waterfront location are the primary recreation draw for most guests.
Fairmont Century Plaza emphasizes a full-service spa and rooftop terrace alongside a single outdoor pool.
Fairmont pairs a single outdoor pool with a dedicated full-service spa and rooftop entertaining space.
Hyatt focuses on fitness and family-oriented on-site activities.
Hyatt is functionally equipped for fitness-minded travelers and families.
Fairmont blends spa services, fitness and curated wellness offerings.
Fairmont is better for travelers prioritizing spa services and a higher-touch wellness program.

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — walk to the Aquarium, Shoreline Village and Catalina Express ferries.

Fairmont Century Plaza — steps from Westfield Century City and minutes from Rodeo Drive.

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — over 35,000 sq ft of event space and multiple ballrooms for large groups.

Fairmont Century Plaza — full-service spa, sauna and Turkish bath/Hammam plus luxury public spaces.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach — it’s family-friendly, offers family programming, and is within easy walking distance of kid-oriented attractions.
Fairmont Century Plaza — located in Century City near Westfield Century City and Beverly Hills shopping and business addresses.
Both have outdoor pools; Fairmont Century Plaza lists a full-service spa while Hyatt’s site does not confirm a named spa (Hyatt has a whirlpool/hot tub and fitness center).
It depends on scale: Hyatt Regency Long Beach has larger overall event space (over 35,000 sq ft) and big ballrooms; Fairmont Century Plaza offers substantial meeting space as a luxury meeting hotel (about 23,500 sq ft).
Explore how Hyatt Regency Long Beach stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·