GOLD.

Return visit. Just one night. Didn't feel like spending $, so decided to use UR points for whatever hotel near LAX. Radisson LAX was the cheapest, 8K UR points.

11am check in. Here they are very strict about no early check ins. I have seen lobby full at noon with people and suitcases waiting for 3pm checkin.

Upgrade to suite on top floor, suite is very spacious, tired and outdated, but very acceptable. All works. Great view of runway and century blvd

I asked for breakfast tickets, got two of them. Good for coffee and pastry at bar, not restaurant. I would have not been issued this tickets if I did not ask. Got a welcome amenity sent up, evian half liter bottle, fresh fruit and pastries.

Hotel shuttle is fast since hotel is next to LAX.

now to see if points are issued for OTA booking, doubt it.