This is an old building that has been renovated. The room is small, but we could see the ocean. The main downside was a window air conditioner that was very loud. In the morning, we’d turn it off just for some respite.
There’s only valet parking, but that seemed to work fine. From the street, the entrance to the hotel is rather hidden. I had to learn the landmarks of the buildings that preceded Vive so I wouldn’t drive past it.
The breakfast buffet was modest, but adequate. Coffee is available 24 hours, and it’s good. Seating is scarce at 7 AM when the buffet opens. Staff is very nice. Overall, I’d call Vive a fair value.