Just checked out after a 2 night stay. After reading the reviews, I expected the worst. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised:

1. Offerred Diamond amenity or points from emotionless front desk clerk; I chose points. Now I'll wait to ensure they post.
2. "Upgraded" from a studio to 2 BR
3. Very large, clean room-great bed, great towels; nice remodeled kitchen; everything else, very "Residence Inn".
4. Happy Hour-free flowing Bud and Bud Light; food average-sliced salami and Kraft American Cheese; Residence-quality food (and I don't mean that in a good way). I didn't eat anything except the carrots and celery.
5. Nice outdoor area and pool-signs say keep alcohol and china inside--didn't enforce it.
6. During my stay, poor stock of amenities in snack area-seemed out of everything.
7. EXCELLENT restaurants within walking distance or short drive; great CVS/MinuteClinic one block away, grocery, Houston's, Paul Martin's (Excellent), McCormick & Schmidts (one of their least expensive ones w/o giving up quality) and others very close. Manhattan Beach 5 minutes away.
8. Free parking in LA.
9. NO elevator-I checked in early and offerred 2nd or 3rd floor. I didn't want kids running on my ceiling, so I chose 3rd floor. I can always use the exercise, but be ready for a climb.
10. Too many door signs: DND, refresh only, and other messages. I got confused and put out the wrong sign-for no service.
11. Decent continental breakfast--a step over Residence, eggs were hot, sausage not bad, and toast options.

All in all, I was pleased. Excellent value. I have stayed at the LAX Sheraton, LAX Westin, and am tired of the plane noise. I like this spot a lot! :-: