Well worth a stay as long as you are happy with the limitations of being in a room first in service in the 1930's, which for us was part of the charm. Room size was adequate, cleanliness was good and we had an excellent view of Long Beach from our portholes (which opened). Staff were helpful but we almost found out by accident that guests were entitled to a discount on the ships tours, which were excellent, and free entry to a fantastic Jazz night in the main bar ($20 pp normally) which was the highlight of our stay. There is a lot of ship to explore and a lot of history to absorb. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay on board.

The thing that stood out for us was the lack of the usual in-room basics such a coffee maker or fridge although there was space for them, it was obvious that the aim was to get guests to part with more money at the on-ship dining outlets, fortunately the quality was good. Comfort-wise the bed was the smallest and least comfortable of the whole trip, although not actually uncomfortable it could have been better. One other thing to remember is that being a dock you have to use ground transport to see anything of Long Beach or LA itself, walking is not really an option. If your driving, parking is charged at $20 per day. Guests with limited mobility would have issues with access to some areas of the ship but that is to be expected considering the Queen Mary's age.

The ship was amazing, and there is so much history. Thank goodness it was 56 degrees outside. There is no AC. We were able to get a fan and open the porthole..

No air conditioner in rooms.

Historical and unique destination. Tour guides were outstanding. Wait staff were very attentive. I had an emotional response when I removed the drawer in the stateroom and found notes left by soldiers from WWII.

Dining options are limited. I would have preferred more emphasis on the wartime years when converted to a group ship.

The history of the queen mary

Creepy noises heard throughout the night while sleeping 😳

It's a historical beauty. The observation room is the place to go for a nice drink and great views. Chelsea Chowder House looked nice, but we did not dine there. There are plenty of dining options close by if one chooses. A tour is a must, and the engine room was truly amazing.

The ship is under renovation. The room was not exactly what I booked. There were no chairs to sit in. The room was small. And there is no heat. (However, blankets are available.)Hot water took several minutes.

The history.

When staying here you have to realise it’s a museum and an historic old ship, so it’s unfair to compare it to a standard hotel. You have to embrace the old.

Was a bit skeptical from some reviews but booked for event that was on property for halloween. Keeping in mind the ship was old. It is not luxury but very well preserved and period correct. Room was bigger then expected. Kids had own area. Great view of harbor. Cafe food was very good and portions shareable. We ate lunch and breakfast there. Tours are 1/2 off as a guest. Ghost/haunted tours were great. Ship definitely haunted. Did not realize proof until going back thru pics/videos. It's not just a hype. Best staff I we have had in a hotel in literally yrs. They like working there and reflect that on guests with attention and friendliness. Ship is a great piece of history. We went for Dark harbor which being a hotel guest gave you a lot of perks for event. We enjoyed the ship more then the event. We are going back in Dec to do the rest of tours. Did Disneyland the Monday after. My kids said Queen Mary was better. Downfalls* but not huge deal No food on ship after 10pm. Vending machines only. No room service. No guest pool. A/C is super primitive. Port holes do open and sea breeze is nice but probably not comfortable in hot months. I would not recommend inside middle rooms. No windows. A lot of stairs slow and small elevators Restaurants on board are a bit pricey but good food and shareable. Lunch x4 $100 Breakfast x4 $70

You either understand the age of the ship and appreciate it or you will probably hate everything about it.

Amazing experience from start to finish. Staff are friendly and happy to educate you on the history. You can explore so much of the boat and I recommend finding the speakeasy if you enjoy cocktails. Rooms make you feel like you're in the 30s/40s. Bed was comfortable and we had plenty of room. We didn't have any complaints at all.

We had zero complaints about our stay. However, yhe boat is 90 years old so it has a few things to be prepared for. The climate control system doesn't allow for controlling temperature in each room, so some are warm and others can be cold. They provide fans and extra blankets if needed. The walls are thin so you will hear your neighbors and they will hear you. It wasn't an issue for us but I can see how others might have an issue with that. The bathrooms are old and might be a little tight for some, but very clean and everything works.

Stunning Art Deco ship. Authentic cabins. We paid extra to do haunted tour (discounted rate for overnight guests). The tour was informative, with great stories and visits to otherwise hidden parts of the ship. Buffet breakfast in the cafe was delicious with fantastic service by Luke.

After long day travelling we checked-in late, around 8.30pm but found that all the cafes / restaurants had stopped serving food at 9pm. No shops open to buy anything. Bar had also stopped serving bar snacks around 9.30pm and closed around 10.30pm. We ended up having to back out to car and drive to local petrol station to get something to eat and drink.

Rooms were as the were in the 1960's. The beds were very comfortable; it was nice to see that many of the plumbing fixings had been retained (thankfully to work within modern day systems). The restoration is getting on well, and hopefully will continue to bring the Mary back to its former splendour. All the staff were very attentive and helpful. The drinks and food were of a good standard and service. Altogether a very pleasant stay.

I found the tour of the ship a little one dimensional, full of facts and figures, but didn't bring the ship to life. Perhaps some information of ship-board life and style that the passengers encountered, from the position of the Captain's Table in the restaurant to service, dancing and entertainment in the lounge.