Fairmont Breakers Long Beach: First In
California · United States
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Character and identity
A 1926 landmark on the Long Beach waterfront, reopened after a two-year restoration by Pacific6 and now flying the Fairmont flag. The 207 rooms sit inside a building thick with history (Elizabeth Taylor and Babe Ruth passed through; it served as Airwatch HQ in WWII), and the redesign leans into 1920s Hollywood: original plaster moulding, a working 1920s mail chute, a curated gallery wall. Three drinking and dining venues anchor the experience: rooftop fine dining at the revived Sky Room (operating on and off since 1938), the 360-degree Halo bar above it, and Alter Ego, an intimate jazz lounge off the lobby. Service is warm and personal.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples after a design-led coastal weekend, anniversary and birthday travellers who'll appreciate staff who notice the occasion, and anyone who values historic architecture, tableside flambé, and live jazz over resort-style amenities. A strong pick for an LA-adjacent escape without the LA pace, and for staycationers (no resort fees, complimentary Wi-Fi).
Should look elsewhere:
Families needing space and closet room will find the rooms compact. Spa maximalists expecting saunas, soaking pools and a full wellness circuit should book elsewhere; the treatments are excellent but the facilities are minimal. Beachfront purists, note that the sand is walkable but not at your door.
Bottom line
The reason to book is the building itself and what's been done with it: a genuine piece of Long Beach history brought back with the Sky Room, Halo and Alter Ego stacked on top. Couples and design-minded travellers get the most from it. Request an ocean-view room, book the Sky Room for at least one dinner, and treat the spa as a bonus rather than the draw.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
