More Priceline near the airport
2nd stay October 2006
The area around LAX would not be my first choice for a location when visiting Los Angeles, however, since we were visiting my Grandma in nearby Inglewood, this was the most convenient location for that. If I were visiting on my own, I would stay further north, perhaps in Beverly Hills.
For both stays, in March 2006 and October 2006, I bid on Priceline, for a 3* at LAX, and got the Radisson LAX for $55 per night plus taxes in October 2006. The Radisson is the closest hotel to LAX although there are many other options in the area that are almost as convenient. They run a free shuttle to/from the airport.
The check in process was quick on our October 2006 visit, the only service glitch was the alarm clock that went off at 4 am (when am I going to remember to check those?)
Unique Quality: Room-the room was spacious and clean, the beds reasonably comfortable and the rooms appeared to be updated since our 2005 visit with warmer colors and updated bathrooms. I requested two double beds ahead of time since I was staying with my dad and they accomodated my request. There was a TV with a very limited number of stations, iron and ironing board. No in-room safe or refrigerator (you could rent one for $10 per day).
Bathroom-shower was fine although it took a bit of work to get the hot water on, toiletries included shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soap. There was a hair dryer and coffee maker in the bathroom.
There was an outdoor pool (too cold to use it) and a small health club that was located outside the building that had treadmills, a stationary bike, ski machine and some weight equipment. There are a couple of bars, a casual restaurant and a nicer restaurant.
Parking, as with most of the LAX hotels, is an extra $13 per day with in and out privileges.