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#853830 by locutus
06 Aug 2013, 19:28
Anyone any recommendations for a hotel at LAX? I'm flying in on BA's A380 and need somewhere to crash before I head off to Seattle the next day (LA doesn't really appeal to me).

Pondering the Marriott, as it has a shuttle and I have status.

TIA!
#853834 by DragonLady
06 Aug 2013, 19:37
They're all fine :). If you've no need to pick up a car I'd stick with the Mariott if you have status with them .
I generally use the Sheraton 4 Points or Renaissance due to their close proximity to the car depots.
LA is fab :D :D .Give it a whirl. You might be surprised :)
DL
#853836 by locutus
06 Aug 2013, 19:44
Thanks DL. I think if I could drive I'd be tempted for a few days in LA, but everyone seems to suggest it helps to have a car.

Current plan is to VX it up to Seattle for a few days then down to San Fran and fly back from there.
#853839 by Neil
06 Aug 2013, 20:00
We are staying at the Hilton in a couple of weeks, purely for the reason I have status with Hilton and earn FC miles. The rates for the main chains are pretty much identical, and I don't think any really offer anything more than the other.
#853840 by gumshoe
06 Aug 2013, 20:01
locutus wrote:Thanks DL. I think if I could drive I'd be tempted for a few days in LA, but everyone seems to suggest it helps to have a car.


It does but it's not impossible - if you're only there for a couple of days, decide what you most want to see and choose a hotel nearby.

Yes LA is a huge, sprawling place but most of the places you might want to see on a short trip (apart from Disneyland) are located around Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, on or around Santa Monica & Sunset Boulevards, so stay somewhere near there and you can either walk or take short bus/taxi rides.
#853847 by locutus
06 Aug 2013, 20:37
Thanks all. Just noticed the Renaissance is a cat 5 so I can use my free night cert. I'm very indecisive when it comes to hotels!
#853853 by horburyflyer
06 Aug 2013, 20:59
I have stayed at the Marriott a couple of times and its ok. The last few times I have stayed at the LAX Hilton as I have status with them. The Hilton has a nice Executive lounge,open even at weekends, with a hearty breakfast buffet and evening snacks and desserts with an honor bar.

Both hotels, the Marriott and Hilton, have regular shuttles so go with what works for you.

Jon
#853891 by clarkeysntfc
07 Aug 2013, 09:20
We stayed at the Hilton a few years back, it's fairly bog standard for an airport hotel.

Our room did overlook 2 of the runway thresholds though, so quiet it wasn't!
#853901 by slinky09
07 Aug 2013, 10:34
I have also stayed at the Hilton LAX several times, and find it a horrid hotel. The corridors are dark and low ceilinged, the rooms OK, but the lobby is hideous and there are surprisingly few decent spaces for such a large hotel. You also often get very large conferences. I'd say if you have status and can access the lounge its passable.

More recently I stayed at the Sheraton and thought it much better.
#853903 by JCBR
07 Aug 2013, 10:45
I am a big fan of the Sheraton Gateway. Almost walking distance to the airport (but not a good idea) - good facilities, price, service etc.
All the local hotels have a shuttle bus (those that don't probably not worth staying at).
If it is only one night then I probably wouldn't bother much about status but go for convenience.
#853904 by JCBR
07 Aug 2013, 10:49
I am a big fan of the Sheraton Gateway. Almost walking distance to the airport (but not a good idea) - good facilities, price, service etc.
All the local hotels have a shuttle bus (those that don't probably not worth staying at).
If it is only one night then I probably wouldn't bother much about status but go for convenience.
#853945 by wintle1970
08 Aug 2013, 07:00
It's worth staying at the Raddison just because of the roof top bar(I think it's called the Concorde bar), which is a plane spotters paradise.
Aorcraft appear to be taking off and landing all around you, it feels like your having a cocktail in the control tower.
Also they have sleepezy beds in the rooms, you can adjust the pressure of the mattress with the push of a button( you can tell I am easily pleased).
Hope you have a good trip wherever you decide to rest your head.

Steve
Virgin Atlantic

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