If you’ve ever wanted your hotel stay to feel like a treasure hunt, Steveston Waterfront delivers. Forget a front desk—this place leans into the “mystery escape room” vibe. The entrance isn’t marked well, so pack your best explorer’s hat (Indiana Jones theme music optional). If you’re arriving on foot during a West Coast downpour, you’ll quickly learn the true meaning of “waterfront.” Bring a tarp, umbrella, and maybe a small canoe for good measure—there’s no cozy bag drop to save you.
Once inside, our suite had a certain… industrial charm. Think “New York loft meets boiler room.” Exposed pipes everywhere, like the set of a Mario Bros. reboot. The HVAC system provides a constant white noise soundtrack, so if you forget your earplugs, you’ll be lulled to sleep by what I can only describe as a combination of jet engine and waterfall.
That said, if you’re the kind of traveler who thrives on puzzles, improvisation, and a little light plumbing ASMR, this hotel will be right up your alley. If not, well… maybe book somewhere with a sign, a front desk, and walls that don’t whisper in HVAC.