iluvdoco

LAX Sheraton Gateway Club Lounge hors d'oeuvres (regular weekday night, Tuesday): lounge food slightly improved! mini-egg rolls, mini burritos, and a lovely balsamic tomato salad. Still a paucity of protein.

I'd give the LAX Sheraton Gateway a 3.75/5. I appreciate the 24/7 shuttle service, short distance (only the Hyatt LAX is closer) to LAX, Starbucks coffee, renovated lobby/lounge/hotel bathrooms, Sheraton bed comfort, 16.9 oz bottles of water in the lounge, and willingness to upgrade elite members to suites without asking!

I did not care for the light concierge lounge fare, furnishing choices (some of the suite decor is clearly very old and pre-dates the most recent renovation; only a few token lamps and no ceiling lights leaving the suite very dark, only 1 trash can), and weak WiFi. Re: the light concierge lounge fare, I think this is an issue shared also by the LAX Marriott and LAX Renaissance?

Would be interested in staying at the LAX Renaissance next time for comparison. Also the LA Sheraton Grand.

hedoman

Booked two nights......out of here after one. I've been on and off here for thirty years. This stay was an all time low. Is there no brand standard for bathroom paper products? This was my original LAX SPG place to stay. It got replaced by Four Points, followed by Sheraton. I'm back to Sheraton tonight. The three seem to cycle in and out.. I'm finished with 4 Points and Westin. Better options with other brands.

MDtR-Chicago

Had meetings at the westdrift recently and, before I could book a room, it sold out and also shut down for platinum override. Turned out there was another company there holding some kind of huge convention/training event and between our two organizations, we booked everything out.

The catering was solid and we had a happy hour in the bar that was decent. So no complaints about what I did see, except that the restroom was a long, long walk from our meeting room.

I ended up staying at the Springhill Suites Los Angeles LAX/Manhattan Beach down the street and walking over. It was ok but not great. Felt like everything was smaller than it should be... narrow suite, crowded breakfast area (even when they opened up the adjoining room for more space), two slow/awkward elevators... but the employees were attentive and recognized elite status. Overall, not bad, but not a place I would stay if I had other options.

Cledaybuck

Any recommendations for an airport hotel? Will be getting into LAX around 6 pm and flying out the next morning at 8:25. Don't have any status that means much (gold), so not concerned about upgrades or lounges or anything. Just want a nice place to get a good nights sleep on a comfortable bed with prompt service to and from the airport. Somewhere within walking distance to grab a bite for dinner would be preferable. Sheraton, Renaissance, and Westin are the best priced right now. Thoughts?

DJ_Iceman

I prefer the Renaissance, but for the basic criteria you listed essentially any of the name-brand airport hotels will be fine.

CO-PLAT

Aloft & Spring Hill Suites have free shuttle and plenty of dining options within walking distance.

ikwia

I concur that any of those would be fine, but Sheraton is best for nearby dining (nothing too exciting, but very close), followed by Westin. Depending on your definition of walking distance, you may not feel that the Renaissance has anything within walking distance other than the Burger King across the street (and I've got nothing against BK, but I would not recommend this BK).

Kacee

Walking on Century Blvd is not a particularly pleasant experience. I typically just dine at the hotel when I stay at the airport. Sheraton Gateway has very decent food at the bar, though I'm not sure it's the best choice without status, as one of the main draws for me is the upgrade to a corner suite, which is a great room.

HNLbasedFlyer

Short walk to the Four Points, Embassy Suites, and the Marriott......

hedoman

For future reference, Burger King has been shuttered for awhile. No reasonable eating places around 4 Points/Renaissance. Longer shuttle ride to El Segundo area, but yeah....more medium eating choices. As mentioned, Hyatt is closest to LAX, followed by Sheraton. Easy enough to walk.

Daily Grill inside Westin is my favorite hotel restaurant and the only reason I would stay there. Thrifty Car Rental is next door and Fox Car Rental a few more feet to walk. Both offer frequent shuttle service to get to Westin.

dayone

Wow. It's been there for at least 30 years. It always had a colorful late-night clientele.

VA1379

Cledaybuck

urww

I've got to choose between these 2 for my stay on Friday night (1 night stay). The price is similar (Ren $1 more expensive).
I've got a Platinum status. I'll be arriving from CDG at 6.20 pm, so not sure if I make it to use a lounge during evening hours (if it's even open on Fri eve). So it's more about a breakfast and the property overall.

Btw afaik new Bonvoy rules don't make Westin to provide a complimentary breakfast at a restaurant if a lounge is closed. I think there is good chance of lounge being closed on Sat morning, so no breakfast at Westin then?

Would appreciate any recommendations / experience sharing.

DaveMidknight

The Lounge at the Westin is open 7 days a week. The lounge at the Renaissance is closed on weekends and the hotel is required to provide breakfast if the lounge is closed, but will give you 1000 pts.