Hotel Solarena, BW Premier Collection

“Newport Beach auf jeden Fall. Sonder kann man machen.”

Newport ist einfach traumhaft. Das Sonder liegt unmittelbar vom Strand entfernt. In direkter Nachbarschaft ist ein kleine Café bei dem der Kaffee am Morgen super lecker ist und die Preise sind top. Ebenfalls befinden sich zwei Restaurants in der Nähe. Ein Italiener und das Eat Chow. Beide Restaur... Mehr

Newport ist einfach traumhaft. Das Sonder liegt unmittelbar vom Strand entfernt. In direkter Nachbarschaft ist ein kleine Café bei dem der Kaffee am Morgen super lecker ist und die Preise sind top. Ebenfalls befinden sich zwei Restaurants in der Nähe. Ein Italiener und das Eat Chow. Beide Restaurants haben wir getestet und haben wir für gut befunden. Das Sonder ist recht modern. Der Pool ist gut. Die Zimmer sind okay die Bäder eher einfach. Beim Bad habe ich mehr erwartet. Haben einen Parkplatz gebucht. Uns wurde kein Parkausweis oder ähnliches gegeben. Nach dem Nummernschild wurden wir auch nicht gefragt. Ich würde es mal riskieren, keinen Parkplatz buchen und einfach die Stellplätze nutzen. Ansonsten alles im Sonder Stil tip top.

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“Great Stay Overall!”

When I made the decision to do a quick trip to Newport, Beach, the main question was where was I going to stay? AirBnBs were too expensive for what they were offering (you’re going to make me pay $300* per night for a street parking 1 twin bed room that is a fifteen min walk from the beach? No th... Mehr

When I made the decision to do a quick trip to Newport, Beach, the main question was where was I going to stay? AirBnBs were too expensive for what they were offering (you’re going to make me pay $300* per night for a street parking 1 twin bed room that is a fifteen min walk from the beach? No thanks), and hotel fees added up. Sonder Solarena was the only thing that stood out to me at $177 per night, totaling $377. It was right across the street from Newport Beach, a 3 minute walk exactly, had mixed reviews, mostly all on the positive side, and looked nice. I was a little nervous because you never know what a place is like before you stay there—it could be a crack house for all I knew. But I figured it was two nights and I could survive. First off—check in was very easy. I got an extra pillow and blanket (for my brother who I brought along and had him sleep on an air mattress on the floor for a discounted price—all the double bed rooms were booked), and a code for the room keypad. The room itself was just like the photos, a simple queen bed with a desk on either side, a table and chair, and a reading chair in the corner. There was even a mini fridge and tv. All very pleasant amenities that made the place feel more luxury than the price I paid. They have an app that makes it easy to keep track of your code, check out, and pay for parking ($44 for two days). The bed itself was comfy enough—though the bedsheet kept slipping off. It was clean and my back didn’t kill me as I woke up so I take that as a win. At night you can hear footsteps and some loud noises, but again, it wasn’t anything crazy. There was a sign that advertised earplugs and a noise machine in the room, but I didn’t see any of either. The A/C was enough of a noise machine. Within walking distance is a coffee shop and restaurants. We didn’t try any around the place, but they looked good and are on my list for next time. Overall—as a most of the time budget traveler who likes to keep it nice, I loved Sonder Solarena. The price and location won me over, especially since I was there for a quick beach day. I felt safe and comfy, and loved the on-site parking (though it could be a tight squeeze at times). If you’re a solo traveler or with family looking for a cheaper place to stay by the beach, this is one to add to the list. Pros: Location (right across the street from the beach) Clean and simple rooms On-site paid parking Mini fridge More affordable than most places Great for someone on a budget or who needs a quick place to stay Feels safe Doors lock at midnight and you use a code to get into the building and then the same code for your room Cons: Can get loud at night Cheaper bedding and beds Parking is tight (especially when the larger cars use the “compact” parking spots Older building

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