The hotel is across from the public beach, which is convenient. However, it is not close to the boardwalk. The hotel charges guests $20 per night for parking; this is our first time being charged for parking while staying in OC and we come here almost yearly. Not sure if it is a new thing. The front desk staff was not very patient and friendly (to all guests, from what I can see), but the cleaning crew was pleasant. The room was spacious (we got a bigger room), and the hotel was relatively new and clean. However, given what I listed above, we will likely not return.