The Queen Mary
Historical landmark · Long Beach ·
Art Deco ocean liner hotel, museum, event space, and tours
Art Deco ocean liner hotel, museum, event space, and tours
"Stepping aboard Queen Elizabeth felt like returning to the golden age of transatlantic travel, with timeless Art Deco elegance throughout the ship and onboard experiences—from a luxury spa to black-tie parties—that consistently cultivate a high-roller, classic-luxury atmosphere." - Scott Laird, Paris Wilson
"For a classic, seven-night transatlantic crossing I found the Queen Mary 2 to be a return to the golden age of travel: with no ports of call it’s exceptionally well suited to stillness—afternoon tea, planetarium shows, fencing lessons, formal galas, and an excellent library are highlights—staterooms range up to lavish duplex suites and dining spans the elegant Britannia Restaurant to the luxe Grill Rooms, combining maritime tradition with refinement." - Paris Wilson
"I stayed overnight on the Queen Mary, which the text calls the country's most haunted hotel." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I noted that when Cunard's iconic Queen Mary 2 first set sail in 2004, it was the longest, largest and most expensive passenger vessel of its time, carrying 2,691 passengers in addition to crew." - Hannah Towey
"If you have the guts to dine on a 90-year-old ocean liner docked off the coast of Long Beach, we imagine being outnumbered by ghouls must be an aphrodisiac for you. Rest assured, you’re gonna see something weird here. The 350-room ship has several different dining options—including an equally haunted observation bar—but if you’re just coming for dinner, you’ll eat at Chelsea Chowder House The menu has typical steakhouse stuff like filet mignons, jumbo shrimp, and well-dressed caesars, but the food won’t be the star here. That award goes to the ornate dining room with ocean views and apparitions waiting to pull pranks on you." - brant cox
