Crowne Plaza (LAX)
May 24, 2016, 8:22 am
#76
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,819
I did get upgraded to the club floor but since I was staying on the weekend the lounge was closed so I was given free breakfast at the restaurant every morning and they gave me a free drink coupon for the bar at the Tap Room for each day of my stay. The breakfast buffet was pretty good but the staff seemed to disappear after seating me each morning. Still better than the zoo that is breakfast at the Hilton down the street.
May 25, 2016, 1:20 am
#77
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: FLL -> Where The Boyars Are
Programs: AA EXP 1.7 M, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*, AARP Sophomore, 14-time Croix de Candlestick
Posts: 18,669
I did get upgraded to the club floor but since I was staying on the weekend the lounge was closed so I was given free breakfast at the restaurant every morning and they gave me a free drink coupon for the bar at the Tap Room for each day of my stay. The breakfast buffet was pretty good but the staff seemed to disappear after seating me each morning. Still better than the zoo that is breakfast at the Hilton down the street.
May 25, 2016, 3:02 pm
#78
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 629
Just checked in for one night and wasn't offered upgrade from King Feature room originally booked. I didn't realize it until I got to my room so went back downstairs, where they upgraded me to an identical room on the club floor (no suites that I've been reading about). Initially the agent didn't want to upgrade me because I was checking in at 2pm vs 3pm so I told her I'd wait the hour.
Just seems weird. This is the second CP I've stayed at in the last seven days. First CP said no upgrades available due to full hotel even though they were still selling one level up from room purchased. Now LAX was spitting hairs over one hour (they magically found a room btw).
Do I smell or something?
Just seems weird. This is the second CP I've stayed at in the last seven days. First CP said no upgrades available due to full hotel even though they were still selling one level up from room purchased. Now LAX was spitting hairs over one hour (they magically found a room btw).
Do I smell or something?
May 25, 2016, 5:25 pm
#79
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,617
I consistently have good experiences at this property.
Last night, I checked in as a late arrival for my King Leisure room. Was given the choice between a free drink or points, and I was also given lounge access.
Boy, was I shocked when I got up to the 15th floor and realized that I had the Presidential Suite. Room was huge, with separate dining, living, and bedroom areas. Also had a large bathroom with a stand-alone shower and a large bathtub. I don't know why I got this room. Maybe it's because I stay regularly, have Platinum status, and arrived late?
Either way, what an upgrade!
Last night, I checked in as a late arrival for my King Leisure room. Was given the choice between a free drink or points, and I was also given lounge access.
Boy, was I shocked when I got up to the 15th floor and realized that I had the Presidential Suite. Room was huge, with separate dining, living, and bedroom areas. Also had a large bathroom with a stand-alone shower and a large bathtub. I don't know why I got this room. Maybe it's because I stay regularly, have Platinum status, and arrived late?
Either way, what an upgrade!
May 25, 2016, 5:34 pm
#80
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Boy, was I shocked when I got up to the 15th floor and realized that I had the Presidential Suite. Room was huge, with separate dining, living, and bedroom areas. Also had a large bathroom with a stand-alone shower and a large bathtub. I don't know why I got this room. Maybe it's because I stay regularly, have Platinum status, and arrived late?
Either way, what an upgrade!
Either way, what an upgrade!
May 26, 2016, 6:50 pm
#81
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,819
Well, I will be in the hectic Hilton this weekend as the CP is apparently full this weekend. I am assuming that whatever is filling up the CP will make it a bit hectic as well.
Jun 5, 2016, 5:53 am
#82
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: 6E Westbound, 4E Eastbound
Programs: AA EXP & 3MM, Priority Club Plat since 1984
Posts: 6,293
Checked in Wednesday evening, received the upgrade with no problem.
Though not this time, I have received the Presidential upgrade here before.
Honorable mention and shout out to the Lounge guy who has been working there about 93 years now.
Though not this time, I have received the Presidential upgrade here before.
Honorable mention and shout out to the Lounge guy who has been working there about 93 years now.
Jun 5, 2016, 11:07 am
#83
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,617
Is the protest/strike still going on at 7:00am each morning outside the hotel? It woke me up promptly 7am and lasted for one hour. Wasn't able to find out what it's about as the chants are all in Spanish, but they have a loud presence.
Jun 5, 2016, 7:33 pm
#84
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
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What it's about is that the local labor unions representing hotel workers are trying to get representation for the Crowne Plaza which is not unionized. 7 a.m. with bullhorns to me is too early, and I'm not so sure the hotel should be more aggressive in getting their permit amended to prohibit that.
Jun 6, 2016, 5:56 pm
#85
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 629
Jul 11, 2016, 10:15 pm
#87
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
Early morning shuttle to airport
Reading the reviews on TripAdvisor and other places, it seems the hotel shuttle to the airport in the morning hours can be really really bad. A guy said he waited 40 min at 4am!
Our flight is at 7:45am. Debating whether to use CP or Hilton - have top tier status at both chains, and because we leave so early we would not be able to take advantage of the breakfast anyway, only the lounge the evening before.
My main concern is the shuttle service.
Anybody has departed for early morning flights using CP shuttle in the past?
Our flight is at 7:45am. Debating whether to use CP or Hilton - have top tier status at both chains, and because we leave so early we would not be able to take advantage of the breakfast anyway, only the lounge the evening before.
My main concern is the shuttle service.
Anybody has departed for early morning flights using CP shuttle in the past?
Jul 13, 2016, 2:55 am
#88
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
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Jul 13, 2016, 8:36 am
#89
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: hilton, hyatt, ihg, accor, best western, marriott, starwood
Posts: 74
Jul 13, 2016, 9:36 am
#90
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: World
Posts: 1,647
I generally prefer hotels I can walk to comfortably and love the hotels around SEA (seattle) and YYZ (toronto) for this reason. DCA isn't a bad walk to nearby hotels, but it's not short.