<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SS255:
I tested the Parking Spot at LAX a few weeks ago, but did not join their frequent parking program because I forgot to sign up prior to exiting the structure (will do that next time).
Overall, I was extremely pleased with the ease and convenience of getting to/from the terminal. Their shuttles run very often, unlike some of the other parking lot shuttles, and are spanking new, and thus very clean. They also give you a free bottle of water when you get on the shuttle (and get off, upon your return).
One thing I really liked about the Sepulveda structure at LAX (LAX has two Parking Spot locations) is that it's a big parking garage with an elevator, as opposed to a spread-out lot. I find this layout to be more convenient than the sprawl of LAX lots such as Park One, or LAX lots B & C.
Out of all of the LAX parking facilities I've used, I think the Parking Spot is the most user-friendly. They are a bit pricey (3 price categories: valet, covered parking & rooftop parking), but the convenience factor is worth a few extra dollars to me - which is where being a memboer of the Spot Club could really come in handy.
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I have parked at almost every lot at LAX in search of the perfect combination of price, convenience, benefits and frequent parker program, and IMHO The Parking Spot at LAX is far and away the best operation. Both locations are superbly run and very importantly, the shuttles are frequent. As mentioned by
ss255, when you drop off/pick up your car your car, the driver will give you a chilled bottle of water and a stack of USA Today's are usually available on the shuttle. The shuttle drivers and other employees are generally very friendly and pleasant.
The price is pretty competitive, and with the One Free Day of Parking (NO MINIMUM STAY!!!) coupon from
LongTerm Parking.com, for shorter stays, the price can't be beat. If you are only doing a one day trip, the price is extremely competitive (FREE!!!!).
Their frequent parker program is great. After every stay, your frequent parker card is stamped. After twelve stays (including free days if you use the above mentioned coupon), you get twelve consecutive days free. I have used the free days for family vacations and free ain't too shabby.
I don't understand why folks would park anywhere else at LAX. I would never park at ParkOne (unless going on a very short trip wtih WN @ Terminal 1 and I am running late), because your car is exposed to the jet exhaust and the sun beats down on your car. Also, the Park One price verges on extortion.