Originally Posted by
USirritated
Did OP say something about only airport hotels within very short distance of LAX, or did OP say "anything better (even in other hotels in LA)?" Ambiguous posts usually do not have information which MIGHT be considered contradictory, such as listing two airport hotels, and then asking for "other hotels in LA" (not other LAX hotels, but "other hotels in LA").
As you said, there are plenty of cheaper Marriott properties in the LA area. I assumed that because I listed two properties at LAX, it was clear that I am looking for an LAX property. I don't actually need to be at LAX itself, but merely near it (Loyola Marymount) so I said "other hotels in LA" just in case someone else was booking a room in LA and found a LNF candidate elsewhere nearby. I hope that clears up any confusion.