All the Los Angeles Crowne Plazas look terrible...
Apr 29, 2016, 8:38 am
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For me the best in LA county is the CP San Pedro. Especially for Platinum/Spire as they always upgrade me to a nice big ocean view suite. And there are nice bars/restaurants within walking distance.
Apr 29, 2016, 10:39 am
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Apr 29, 2016, 10:47 am
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Apr 29, 2016, 11:22 am
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I think for the most part it was because the US business hotel industry built up rapidly in the 70's and all those old hotels aren't easy to renovate. Whereas most of the CP type hotels, Sheratons, Westins, Hyatt's etc that were built up around the world were came many years or decades later and took into account modern hotel practices.
Apr 29, 2016, 2:26 pm
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I think for the most part it was because the US business hotel industry built up rapidly in the 70's and all those old hotels aren't easy to renovate. Whereas most of the CP type hotels, Sheratons, Westins, Hyatt's etc that were built up around the world were came many years or decades later and took into account modern hotel practices.
Apr 29, 2016, 8:50 pm
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There's nothing impressive about any of the hotels by LAX (Sheraton, Westin, Hilton, etc). They're all kinda "meh", but the Crowne Plaza is ok. It's been renovated and is perfectly fine for an airport hotel.
I only have 2 complaints about the property:
1. Breakfast buffet in the restaurant is somewhat lacking compared to other hotels.
2. Mexican protesters. Don't plan on sleeping past 7am because you WILL be woken up by horns and loud shouting in Spanish. It's enough to make you want Trump to build that wall ASAP lol
I only have 2 complaints about the property:
1. Breakfast buffet in the restaurant is somewhat lacking compared to other hotels.
2. Mexican protesters. Don't plan on sleeping past 7am because you WILL be woken up by horns and loud shouting in Spanish. It's enough to make you want Trump to build that wall ASAP lol
May 1, 2016, 1:01 am
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LAX recently went though a full remodel. They actually have larger suites that are not listed on the IHG website. They upgrade both Platinum and Spire Elites.
http://www.crowneplazalax.com/
http://www.crowneplazalax.com/
I agree - a nice hotel with a recent remodel. There is a fair amount of airport and traffic noise. The hotel is between the runways and not far from rental car return.
Yes, there is still a labor protest in the morning. We were eating the overpriced breakfast when it started.
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May 1, 2016, 1:06 am
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We've been going there for years. After a very disappointing stay around Christmas, we decided to stay at the San Pedro DoubleTree instead. The freshly renovated DoubleTree is far better. DoubleTree Marina View jr. suite is highly recommended.
Agree, CP San Pedro has better selection of restaurants in walking distance.
The CP San Pedro is currently undergoing a complete renovation. I would avoid it until they finish. The dates are on the website.
After the renovation I'd expect it to be on par with the DoubleTree.
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May 2, 2016, 9:53 am
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May 3, 2016, 10:26 am
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If you are trying to impress location is important!!!
HI Burbank-Media Center has a tower of all suites and a tower of normal rooms. A solid property in a great location but not an impressive hotel. (more like a good HI)
The Commerce CP might look nice, but ummm it is in Commerce. Did you watch Season 2 of True Detective? Commerce is right next to Vernon (Vinci).
We have never stayed at IC Century City but that would be one to look at if you are trying book an impressive hotel.
Jun 6, 2016, 6:34 pm
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We've been going there for years. After a very disappointing stay around Christmas, we decided to stay at the San Pedro DoubleTree instead. The freshly renovated DoubleTree is far better. DoubleTree Marina View jr. suite is highly recommended.
Agree, CP San Pedro has better selection of restaurants in walking distance.
The CP San Pedro is currently undergoing a complete renovation. I would avoid it until they finish. The dates are on the website.
After the renovation I'd expect it to be on par with the DoubleTree.
Agree, CP San Pedro has better selection of restaurants in walking distance.
The CP San Pedro is currently undergoing a complete renovation. I would avoid it until they finish. The dates are on the website.
After the renovation I'd expect it to be on par with the DoubleTree.
Jun 7, 2016, 2:27 am
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USA is land of CC status for various chains. As such unlike say Europe+Asia where Elite Numbers per hotel per night are limited to those earning by bums in beds, in USA a higher %age of elite per night is highly likely, so hotels give les back.
Jun 30, 2016, 11:25 am
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