The consolidated "What to do on a layover at LAX" thread
Jan 13, 2007, 10:58 am
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LAX Hotel
I forgot,
you might get a cheap rate when booking the airport hotel via a german tour operator. Usually in the range 60-80 EUR for the good hotels.
Of course you dont earn miles and points then but that depends on your preferences !
you might get a cheap rate when booking the airport hotel via a german tour operator. Usually in the range 60-80 EUR for the good hotels.
Of course you dont earn miles and points then but that depends on your preferences !
Jan 13, 2007, 11:02 am
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Jan 13, 2007, 11:14 am
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Also keep in mind the Courtyard by Marriott, literally next door to the Raddison. Large rooms and free highspeed internet access.
Both the Courtyard and the Raddison (the two hotels physically closest to the LAX entrance) can often be obtained on Priceline, if non-cancellable arrangements work for you.
Both the Courtyard and the Raddison (the two hotels physically closest to the LAX entrance) can often be obtained on Priceline, if non-cancellable arrangements work for you.
Jan 13, 2007, 4:22 pm
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Also keep in mind the Courtyard by Marriott, literally next door to the Raddison. Large rooms and free highspeed internet access.
Both the Courtyard and the Raddison (the two hotels physically closest to the LAX entrance) can often be obtained on Priceline, if non-cancellable arrangements work for you.
Both the Courtyard and the Raddison (the two hotels physically closest to the LAX entrance) can often be obtained on Priceline, if non-cancellable arrangements work for you.
Jan 13, 2007, 4:41 pm
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Jan 14, 2007, 10:01 am
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We like the Sheraton (not the Four Points, the regular one) - very cool pool, fun bar, nice workout room, Schula's steakhouse, reasonable rates.
Jan 21, 2007, 10:14 am
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Jan 21, 2007, 11:54 am
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Jan 31, 2007, 9:27 pm
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7 1/2 Hours in LAX - What is practical to do as a tourist
Hi all
I spent an hour or so on various searches for suggestions of what to do for X hours in LA ona longish transit. I couldnt find anything that was quite the same as my situation or wasnt a 14 month+ old thread.
I am flying into LAX from HKG (previously from SYD-HKG on the same day - so about 22 hours of flying before arriving into LAX - thankfully all in J) on CX 882 arriving 13:50 on a Saturday into I think TBIT (dear god why do I have to suffer that). I fly on to MIA-MCO on AA 234 in F at 21:25 from T4.
That gives me I believe about 7 1/2 hours from ETA to ETD - so take off say 2 1/2 hours for inbound immigration and outbound TSA I have 5 hours to kill.
Options are to head straight to the AC (I am QF Gold and AA Plat) and have a snooze - but that might get tedious (having been flying for 20 hours already I might have run out of stuff to watch on the laptop by then
) so I could head into LA.
I am not overly ambitious so a relaxing trip to one place (not a beach person either as I live in SYD so beaches are a done thing) or group of places that are close together. I am not keen to drive because having been on planes for a while and having a few drinks on the plane I will be both tired and potentially I might have a drop of alcohol in my system and want to be a responsible driver - I also havent driven in the US and driving after that amount of flying for the first time is a little off putting.
ANy help would be appreciated.
My baggage should be checked through and I will have a small bag for hand luggage that will just have my laptop in.
Here's hoping for something fun
Cheers
S
I spent an hour or so on various searches for suggestions of what to do for X hours in LA ona longish transit. I couldnt find anything that was quite the same as my situation or wasnt a 14 month+ old thread.
I am flying into LAX from HKG (previously from SYD-HKG on the same day - so about 22 hours of flying before arriving into LAX - thankfully all in J) on CX 882 arriving 13:50 on a Saturday into I think TBIT (dear god why do I have to suffer that). I fly on to MIA-MCO on AA 234 in F at 21:25 from T4.
That gives me I believe about 7 1/2 hours from ETA to ETD - so take off say 2 1/2 hours for inbound immigration and outbound TSA I have 5 hours to kill.
Options are to head straight to the AC (I am QF Gold and AA Plat) and have a snooze - but that might get tedious (having been flying for 20 hours already I might have run out of stuff to watch on the laptop by then
) so I could head into LA.I am not overly ambitious so a relaxing trip to one place (not a beach person either as I live in SYD so beaches are a done thing) or group of places that are close together. I am not keen to drive because having been on planes for a while and having a few drinks on the plane I will be both tired and potentially I might have a drop of alcohol in my system and want to be a responsible driver - I also havent driven in the US and driving after that amount of flying for the first time is a little off putting.
ANy help would be appreciated.
My baggage should be checked through and I will have a small bag for hand luggage that will just have my laptop in.
Here's hoping for something fun
Cheers
S
Jan 31, 2007, 9:32 pm
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Interested in museums? If so, then I suggest a hop over to the Getty Museum. Easy to get to by taxi from LAX and not too far away. It's also FREE admission (at least it was 2 years ago when I last went there)!!!
Fantastic museum and architecture and grounds/setting. 3-4 hours there would be GREAT! You might want to do some research on the web.
Fantastic museum and architecture and grounds/setting. 3-4 hours there would be GREAT! You might want to do some research on the web.