Originally Posted by
NYBanker
4) MdR is the least inspiring of all of these properties. If you were thinking of buying a boat, this would be a good spot to stay, as it sits on an inlet with literally thousands of boats - and boat dealers. Beyond that, unless you had business in MdR (I have some prospective clients just up the road), there's no reason to pick this hotel. MdR is not a bad hotel in any way, just not someplace a holiday-maker should seek out.
Marina del Rey is also convenient to LAX, albeit the RC does not provide complimentary airport transportation. It's a very attractive alternative, along with Shutters and other hotels in Santa Monica, to the dismal choices on Century Blvd.