The Queen Mary

Housed in an iconic 1936 ocean liner moored at Long Beach, this ornate floating hotel is 26 miles from Downtown Los Angeles. Plush rooms have flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and pillow-top beds. Many retain art deco accents, glossy wood floors and operable portholes. Suites add minifridges and living rooms; some are named for famous passengers. Room service is available. Amenities include a renowned restaurant/lounge offering upscale dishes and ghost hunt tours, a British chowder house/pub, and a cafe serving casual American fare. There's also a day spa, a tearoom on the sundeck, and a 1930s-style bar with original artwork.