H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton {US-CA}
Feb 10, 2018, 8:29 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 258
The Hilton LAX is the only property in North America that I actively despise.
I was extremely aggravated to be dumped as a diamond into the most overcrowded exec lounge I have ever been in. I was suffering from tonsillitis having just flown in from Hawaii for a move back to the Mainland US. All I wanted was a cup of tea, some cool yogurt, and a bit of fruit - and a place to sit down in peace. Even the windowsills were all taken for seating. The small space, some stressed out infants/toddlers, and general chatter made it about as relaxing as rush hour in Penn Station.
I was extremely aggravated to be dumped as a diamond into the most overcrowded exec lounge I have ever been in. I was suffering from tonsillitis having just flown in from Hawaii for a move back to the Mainland US. All I wanted was a cup of tea, some cool yogurt, and a bit of fruit - and a place to sit down in peace. Even the windowsills were all taken for seating. The small space, some stressed out infants/toddlers, and general chatter made it about as relaxing as rush hour in Penn Station.
Feb 15, 2018, 9:37 pm
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
Debating on staying at the H or the Hilton LAX for a one night stay this summer in between flights. Currently a Diamond member booking a standard room on points. We will be arriving at LAX around 2pm and flying out the next morning at 7am, with no plans of venturing out from the hotel at all. What would be a better pick between these two? It will be our family of 4.
Feb 16, 2018, 7:49 am
#18
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 258
I've stayed at the Hilton many times. As a Diamond, you will get lounge access, which offers afternoon/evening snacks and a Continental breakfast buffet, with, if I recall correctly, scrambled and hard-boiled eggs, and bacon or sausage (one or the other on any day) as the protein along with the usual stuff. You can get water, sodas, cookies, etc. all day. The lounge can get super crowded, but this depends on how full the hotel is, of course. The H has no lounge. They do provide a voucher for Diamond members that is equal to the value of the Continental breakfast in the restaurant, which is NOT a buffet: you order it off the menu, and your waiter brings it. It includes a very small bowl of fruit, some toast, and coffee. No eggs of any kind. You can order whatever you want off the menu and use the voucher towards it, but it won't cover much. The H is closer to LAX, although I don't know if it makes a difference in shuttle time. The H is new and has larger rooms and a rooftop bar (no alcohol as of yet) with stated views towards the Pacific on a clear day. The H provides refrigerators in all rooms. The Hilton has built-in refrigerators in some junior suites, and portable ones on request (not sure about cost). With either property, you can order food delivery from restaurants or grocery stores using the usual apps.
Feb 16, 2018, 9:30 am
#19
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: AA LT PLT (3.6+ MM), UA 1K LT Gold, Hilton LT Diamond, Bonvoy Gold.
Posts: 1,662
One thing to bear in mind is that the Hilton is undergoing some renovation at the moment, mainly to the front of the building facing Century Blvd. The shuttle has always been a CF at peak times and when I was last there (~3 weeks ago) there was a lot of complaining about the shuttle at the front desk. Also, make sure you choose a room on the non-airport side of the hotel. I once had a room facing the southern E-W runway (i.e. looking towards El.Seg) and it was miserable. Another option to consider is the Embassy Suites on the other side (i.e. through the tunnel under the runway). Rooms facing away from the airport are quiet, but the windows are covered in some kind of opaque plastic sheet as you would otherwise be looking straight out into the yards of the houses that are behind the hotel....
Feb 18, 2018, 7:06 pm
#20
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Houston TX
Programs: United Premier 1k, Hertz Presidents Circle, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 408
Debating on staying at the H or the Hilton LAX for a one night stay this summer in between flights. Currently a Diamond member booking a standard room on points. We will be arriving at LAX around 2pm and flying out the next morning at 7am, with no plans of venturing out from the hotel at all. What would be a better pick between these two? It will be our family of 4.
Feb 18, 2018, 7:38 pm
#21
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: DCA
Programs: UA 1K; *G and *A Top 1000; HHonors Diamond; *$ Gold; Global Entry
Posts: 2,272
The H was nice. Spent one night there after arriving on a TATL flight. Room was clean and very big, with high ceilings. I enjoyed watching the planes come in from the roof deck. Gym was also okay.
Bring earplugs if you are noise conscious. I did hear traffic outside from my room. Also, the breakfast was disappointing. The front desk gives you a voucher that can be used for a continental breakfast or $10 off ala carte in the restaurant. I was able to get the staff to let me take my breakfast back up to my room.
Bring earplugs if you are noise conscious. I did hear traffic outside from my room. Also, the breakfast was disappointing. The front desk gives you a voucher that can be used for a continental breakfast or $10 off ala carte in the restaurant. I was able to get the staff to let me take my breakfast back up to my room.
Feb 18, 2018, 8:25 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 258
The H was nice. Spent one night there after arriving on a TATL flight. Room was clean and very big, with high ceilings. I enjoyed watching the planes come in from the roof deck. Gym was also okay.
Bring earplugs if you are noise conscious. I did hear traffic outside from my room. Also, the breakfast was disappointing. The front desk gives you a voucher that can be used for a continental breakfast or $10 off ala carte in the restaurant. I was able to get the staff to let me take my breakfast back up to my room.
Bring earplugs if you are noise conscious. I did hear traffic outside from my room. Also, the breakfast was disappointing. The front desk gives you a voucher that can be used for a continental breakfast or $10 off ala carte in the restaurant. I was able to get the staff to let me take my breakfast back up to my room.
Feb 19, 2018, 3:02 am
#25
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, TK Elite, HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 7,690
Feb 21, 2018, 7:39 am
#26
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
One thing to bear in mind is that the Hilton is undergoing some renovation at the moment, mainly to the front of the building facing Century Blvd. The shuttle has always been a CF at peak times and when I was last there (~3 weeks ago) there was a lot of complaining about the shuttle at the front desk. Also, make sure you choose a room on the non-airport side of the hotel. I once had a room facing the southern E-W runway (i.e. looking towards El.Seg) and it was miserable. Another option to consider is the Embassy Suites on the other side (i.e. through the tunnel under the runway). Rooms facing away from the airport are quiet, but the windows are covered in some kind of opaque plastic sheet as you would otherwise be looking straight out into the yards of the houses that are behind the hotel....
The H was nice. Spent one night there after arriving on a TATL flight. Room was clean and very big, with high ceilings. I enjoyed watching the planes come in from the roof deck. Gym was also okay.
Bring earplugs if you are noise conscious. I did hear traffic outside from my room. Also, the breakfast was disappointing. The front desk gives you a voucher that can be used for a continental breakfast or $10 off ala carte in the restaurant. I was able to get the staff to let me take my breakfast back up to my room.
Bring earplugs if you are noise conscious. I did hear traffic outside from my room. Also, the breakfast was disappointing. The front desk gives you a voucher that can be used for a continental breakfast or $10 off ala carte in the restaurant. I was able to get the staff to let me take my breakfast back up to my room.
Feb 26, 2018, 3:29 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Delta PM, Delta Reserve, Amex Plat, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold ;)
Posts: 1,775
I'm staying at the H this week for two nights. I wanted to try it out because I hate the Hilton I'll report back on my stay.
Feb 27, 2018, 3:50 am
#28
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, TK Elite, HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 7,690
Would you mind enquiring about a) the liquor license, and b) how frequent their shuttles are? Tripadvisor reviews suggest that their shuttles are very infrequent. Thank you.
Feb 27, 2018, 1:20 pm
#29
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Delta PM, Delta Reserve, Amex Plat, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold ;)
Posts: 1,775
Mar 1, 2018, 8:30 pm
#30
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Delta PM, Delta Reserve, Amex Plat, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold ;)
Posts: 1,775
Just checked in. No liquor license. The manager told me they failed to notify their neighbors about the application, so their application has been pushed back and their new court date is in late March. It sounded like that was the final step and they would have it by April/May timeframe.
Shuttle picked us up after a short wait at T3. The shuttle driver said there were (2) shuttles running in rotation 24/7. I have an early departure Saturday, so we'll see how it goes.
Rooms are awesome. So much nicer than the Hitlon. I'll report back after my full stay, but wow this place is nice. Room is spacious, high ceilings, LARGE bathroom better toiletries than Hilton. Once this hotel gets popular I suspect it will be more expensive.
Shuttle picked us up after a short wait at T3. The shuttle driver said there were (2) shuttles running in rotation 24/7. I have an early departure Saturday, so we'll see how it goes.
Rooms are awesome. So much nicer than the Hitlon. I'll report back after my full stay, but wow this place is nice. Room is spacious, high ceilings, LARGE bathroom better toiletries than Hilton. Once this hotel gets popular I suspect it will be more expensive.