Horace

There's no need for a new thread. There's tons of information about those two hotels here: Marriott-family hotels near LAX

You can add your questions, comments, and experiences to make it even better.

I assume the threads will be merged.

Mrs. H and I were very pleased with our flawless stay at the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel a few months ago. As Platinum Elite, I was upgraded to a mini-suite-like room. The lounge was closed Saturday morning, so we enjoyed had the breakfast buffet (with no up-charge for the hot items).

dayone

Horace beat me to it. All I can add is that a seven-year FTer ought to know to search before asking about hotels in major cities.

RoyalFlush

I stayed at both multiple times in the second half of 2015.

Both have excellent, well-stocked lounges.

The full-scale Marriott is obviously a much larger property if that makes a difference. Rooms are pretty much similar IIRC.

The Ren has a computer downstairs in the lounge. The Marriott has a full-scale business center (possibly a FedEx office or similar) near their lobby.

Big difference is the sprawling outdoor pool at the Marriott if that is important to you. The weather was quite nice when I was there and really enjoyed the pool.

Obviously more dining options at the Marriott. Plus, the Marriott is reasonable walking distance to many other eating options.

Hope this helps!

mikebor

I am at the Renaissance right now. I stay here long-term and it is a great place to stay. I have stayed at both and in this location I choose the Renaissance by far.

Internet is super fast
Lounge has great food and is open all day
Not a huge hotel so you don't feel overwhelmed
Location is 2 minute walk to Marriott so they are both the same in regards to that
Nice gym, nice pool
Tons of HD Channels

Didn't like the Marriott mainly because the air conditioning doesn't work properly(never cooled the room)
Internet was spotty
Much bigger so it was always crowded in the lobby and got annoying if you needed to speak to the front desk at certain times

Look I'm sure it has its positives but I stay at the Renaissance for quite a long time and I love it.

billpritjr

Thank You everyone

bosman

Popped onto this thread to get opinions on the LAX options. Nice to have great recaps above!

Thanks folks,

pacheco18

I will give another vote to the Renaissance (we have stayed at the Marriott as well). Renaissance is much nicer and more upscale IMO.

goodeats21

Stayed at the Residence Inn El Segundo earlier this month. It is the only Cat 5 left with free shuttle for LAX.

It was fine for the 1 night stay needed for an LAX overnight. They are constructing a new lobby area, but it was well signed and staff was very helpful.

Shuttle was well organized with 2 trips per hour on the schedule.

There is a 7-11 directly adjacent to the hotel.

Rooms were well maintained and clean. Pics below.

Overall, good use of Cat 5 cert.

SkiAdcock

Thanks for the update and heads up re: being a good use of a Cat 5.

Cheers.

Madone59

+1 I just booked one night in May here with a cert, and appreciate the review goodeats21

hiima

Which Marriott family has the best shuttle service, on time and frequency?

jtp1947

I have used the shuttle service at the full service Marriott on Century Blvd. several times with no problems. Shuttle runs about every 20 minutes from the hotel and at pick-up at LAX.
Marriott LAX Parking - Outdoor Self Parking
5855 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-641-5700

dayone

The Renaissance uses the Blue Shuttle, but one could also take the Budget, Four Points or Embassy Suites North shuttle if one was so inclined.

Lani1

I would be careful walking from Renaissance to IN + Out , tough area

SkiAdcock

And yet the person you quoted was agreeing w/ another person who said it wasn't that bad an area.

Cheers.