Crowne Plaza (LAX)
#46
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California
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Restaurant nearby?
Can anyone recommend a restaurant nearby that my 70 year old parents will enjoy? They won't have a car but can take a taxi.
Also, my dad booked a club room. Is the lounge open on Friday nights?
Also, my dad booked a club room. Is the lounge open on Friday nights?
#47
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Christchurch, NZ
Programs: AirNZ Gold Elite + a bunch of nothings thanks to covid
Posts: 182
Crowne Plaza (LAX)
Yes the lounge will be open that evening for drinks/canapés, but not on the Saturday morning for breakfast.
We were given vouchers for the full buffet in the restaurant instead.
For what we paid this hotel was fantastic value.
We were given vouchers for the full buffet in the restaurant instead.
For what we paid this hotel was fantastic value.
#50
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
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I just stayed there night before last, the lounge attendant is an incredible guy! Unlimited free beer and wine. I had been chatting with a fellow drinking beer, while I had wine. The attendant came over regularly to inquire if we wanted more, and the last time he came through to announce service would be ending shortly, I let him know I was through for the night, but my friend said "sure" and was given another bottle right away. A while later, as the attendant passed by our table to take the liquor bottles back downstairs to the bar, he nimbly plucked a beer bottle out, deposited it by my friend with a wink, and sailed out into the hall.
The food offerings were so-so, as was breakfast, but between the drinks and service, I was very impressed!
The food offerings were so-so, as was breakfast, but between the drinks and service, I was very impressed!
#51
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Scotland & London
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Mucci des Salons Ouvrants
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I just came on to write the exact same thing!
As platinum I was given some drinks chits and free entry to the lounge - I missed the evening nibbles but actually just wanted some scrambled eggs on toast in the morning. The breakfast was one of the worst I have seen in such an establishment - if you want tea, coffee of orange juice then you were fine. The hot choices were a grey looking porridge, some horrid smelling french toast and something else that escapes me but did not look appetizing.
I ended up in LAX 3 hours early to have breakfast in the American Airlines Flagship Lounge!
Shame as I really like this hotel - always made to feel welcome, I seem to get a lot for my money with drinks chits, early check in but the breakfast in the lounge is not something to stay here for.
aks120
As platinum I was given some drinks chits and free entry to the lounge - I missed the evening nibbles but actually just wanted some scrambled eggs on toast in the morning. The breakfast was one of the worst I have seen in such an establishment - if you want tea, coffee of orange juice then you were fine. The hot choices were a grey looking porridge, some horrid smelling french toast and something else that escapes me but did not look appetizing.
I ended up in LAX 3 hours early to have breakfast in the American Airlines Flagship Lounge!
Shame as I really like this hotel - always made to feel welcome, I seem to get a lot for my money with drinks chits, early check in but the breakfast in the lounge is not something to stay here for.
aks120
#52
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
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Yesterday morning's lounge "hot" offering was an open-faced Egg McMuffin-ish item, along with the oatmeal, fruit, pastries, and cold cereal.
#53
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: LT NoN REV
Posts: 566
I just came on to write the exact same thing!
As platinum I was given some drinks chits and free entry to the lounge - I missed the evening nibbles but actually just wanted some scrambled eggs on toast in the morning. The breakfast was one of the worst I have seen in such an establishment - if you want tea, coffee of orange juice then you were fine. The hot choices were a grey looking porridge, some horrid smelling french toast and something else that escapes me but did not look appetizing.
I ended up in LAX 3 hours early to have breakfast in the American Airlines Flagship Lounge!
Shame as I really like this hotel - always made to feel welcome, I seem to get a lot for my money with drinks chits, early check in but the breakfast in the lounge is not something to stay here for.
aks120
As platinum I was given some drinks chits and free entry to the lounge - I missed the evening nibbles but actually just wanted some scrambled eggs on toast in the morning. The breakfast was one of the worst I have seen in such an establishment - if you want tea, coffee of orange juice then you were fine. The hot choices were a grey looking porridge, some horrid smelling french toast and something else that escapes me but did not look appetizing.
I ended up in LAX 3 hours early to have breakfast in the American Airlines Flagship Lounge!
Shame as I really like this hotel - always made to feel welcome, I seem to get a lot for my money with drinks chits, early check in but the breakfast in the lounge is not something to stay here for.
aks120
Mcdonalds has better breakfast offerıngs than thıs joınt.
#54
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Scotland & London
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Mucci des Salons Ouvrants
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I stayed at the Crowne Plaza LAX in August. Please see below for the link to the relevant part of my Trip Report:
Crowne Plaza LAX Review
Crowne Plaza LAX Review
#55
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I stayed here last month, and that wasn't my experience with the lounge at all. I'm surprised she had to limp over to get the Diet Coke; the lounge fellow is incredibly attentive.
#56
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Scotland & London
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Regards
aks120
#58
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York, NY
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 453
Just finished my second stay here and my expectations were exceeded both times. This hotel does a really good job with customer service. Didn't use the gym, but there is a 24 Hour Fitness across the driveway. I also love that the Budget car rental is a very short walk. And there's street parking too (metered from 8am until midnight).
#60
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Programs: some
Posts: 71,419
I'm not sure for the Crowne Plaza but most LAX airport hotels I've stayed at the shuttle to airport is every half hour.
Yes it is walkable but will take 15+ minutes (depending on terminal and luck with timing particularly crossing Sepulveda). No shelter once clear of the terminals.
Yes it is walkable but will take 15+ minutes (depending on terminal and luck with timing particularly crossing Sepulveda). No shelter once clear of the terminals.