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Twentieth, level on 36 with the Residence Inn and just behind it on the alphabet. Full kitchens, a free hot breakfast, and a free shuttle from Long Beach Airport, 6 AM to 10 PM.
IHG publishes nothing for cruisers. A third-party site describes a package with parking and a ride to the port; we can't score what the hotel doesn't say.
Landing at LGB the night before, it's an easy one.
Ask the hotel whether that package exists before you book.
Book it if
- Flyers landing at LGB
- Families who want a kitchen
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want a ride to the ship.
- You need confirmed parking for the cruise.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Staybridge LB Airport publishes.
All 125 suites have full kitchens, with an outdoor pool, a 24/7 laundry and a social hour on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7 PM.
IHG lists no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Long Beach Airport, 6 AM to 10 PM. A third-party site describes a Park Stay & Go package with a ride to the port, but IHG's pages don't, so it isn't scored. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free hot buffet, 6 to 9:30 AM weekdays, 7 to 10:30 AM weekends.
IHG gives no distance to the cruise terminal. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Registered guests pay $15 a day per vehicle, and no RVs or trailers. IHG says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 36 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
IHG doesn't mention a shuttle from LAX.
IHG lists no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Long Beach Airport, 6 AM to 10 PM. A third-party site describes a Park Stay & Go package with a ride to the port, but IHG's pages don't, so it isn't scored.
IHG gives no distance to the cruise terminal.
From LAX without a hotel shuttle
Rideshare and taxis pick up at the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1; no flat taxi fare to either terminal is published. Prime Time Shuttle's Express Service to San Pedro starts at $39, and Carnival's transfer to Long Beach is $34.99 a person if you land by noon. The Rental Car Center, open since March 2026, is a shuttle ride away.
A complimentary shuttle from Long Beach Airport, 6 AM to 10 PM daily, per IHG.
Hotel shuttle
IHG lists no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Long Beach Airport, 6 AM to 10 PM. A third-party site describes a Park Stay & Go package with a ride to the port, but IHG's pages don't, so it isn't scored.
IHG gives no distance to the cruise terminal.
Registered guests pay $15 a day per vehicle, and no RVs or trailers. IHG says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: $15 a day per vehicle; no RVs or trailers.
IHG lists no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Long Beach Airport, 6 AM to 10 PM. A third-party site describes a Park Stay & Go package with a ride to the port, but IHG's pages don't, so it isn't scored.
IHG gives no distance to the cruise terminal.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Long Beach (Carnival)It's a Long Beach hotel, for Carnival's terminal beside the Queen Mary. Sailing Princess, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean or Virgin? You leave from San Pedro, across the harbor.
Shuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: ihg.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedRegistered guests pay $15 a day per vehicle, and no RVs or trailers. IHG says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: ihg.comThe port’s own lots
No rate publishedSan Pedro: the port’s lots at the World Cruise Center, the Battleship IOWA and the Catalina terminal are open around the clock. The first hour is free, then $2 an hour up to $23 a day ($40 oversized), with free shuttles on ship days and no reservation needed, per the port.
Long Beach: Carnival’s garage next to the terminal is $23 a day, with a 7-foot height limit, per Visit Long Beach. Compare every parking option.
Source: portoflosangeles.orgThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · KitchenAll 125 suites have full kitchens, with an outdoor pool, a 24/7 laundry and a social hour on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7 PM.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot buffet, 6 to 9:30 AM weekdays, 7 to 10:30 AM weekends.
Address
Lakewood Boulevard, by Long Beach Airport2680 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90815
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Staybridge LB Airport publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
$15 a day per vehicle; no RVs or trailers
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot buffet; 6–9:30 AM weekdays, 7–10:30 AM weekends
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Pets up to 75 lb: $75 for one to four nights, $150 for five or more.
Rooms
125 suites, all with full kitchens.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- Social hour Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30–7 PM
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Guest parking $15 a day; no RVs or trailers.
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether the Park Stay & Go package exists, and its terms
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up by Long Beach Airport, a drive from Carnival.
Tell us your sail date and we’ll check Staybridge LB Airport for the night before. No payment on the form.
Staybridge LB Airport FAQ
Does Staybridge LB Airport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. IHG lists no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Long Beach Airport, 6 AM to 10 PM. A third-party site describes a Park Stay & Go package with a ride to the port, but IHG's pages don't, so it isn't scored.
Does Staybridge LB Airport have an airport shuttle?
Yes. From Los Angeles International: IHG doesn't mention a shuttle from LAX. From Long Beach Airport: A complimentary shuttle from Long Beach Airport, 6 AM to 10 PM daily, per IHG.
Can I park at Staybridge LB Airport while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Registered guests pay $15 a day per vehicle, and no RVs or trailers. IHG says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Staybridge LB Airport from the cruise terminal?
IHG gives no distance to the cruise terminal. It sits in our south bay & long beach airport band. It's a Long Beach hotel, for Carnival's terminal beside the Queen Mary. Sailing Princess, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean or Virgin? You leave from San Pedro, across the harbor.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Carnival's transfer runs back to LAX for $34.99 a person and to LGB for $31.99. From San Pedro it's a rideshare, a taxi or a booked shuttle.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free hot buffet; 6–9:30 AM weekdays, 7–10:30 AM weekends. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
no RVs or trailers.
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