Over the years I’m pretty sure I’ve stayed at just about every LAX-area hotel, be it through Priceline, on an airline’s dime when being bumped, or by choice. I stayed at the Sheraton Gateway years ago with my mom on our way back from New Zealand, and it was definitely the nicest airport hotel at…
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Nice review, Ben. If we remember that most airport hotels are functional, rather than 'resort' types, they are usually adaquate. The tired, often internationally connecting pax does not need a lot of glitz, but does appreciate clean surroundings, 24/7 services and a reasonable aray of snack options. Those same less-than-resort hotels can be a God-send for bumped folks with vouchers. A bumped voucher plus some loyalty status with the brand usually achieves a pleasant stay, while those holding only a voucher may suffer a bit. I think it important to remember that these are two different hotel classes and that serve two very different purposes. -C.
I agree it is the BEST LAX hotel.
Other amenities I think are cool: free Wii in lobby for the kids; a very nice pool and jacuzzi with good poolside service and the hotel will accomodate you in your long-term parking needs, too.
Am glad you enjoyed it Lucky. I stay here once or twice a month, even if i am in town for 3 or 4 days. Just a wonderful property with a terrific staff who understand the little things.
This is my most favoroite hotel at LAX over the years. It's cheap, and if you use points, it's cheap. I was never fond of the pillows.
Dig the convenient Starbucks in the lobby, as well.
I do have to take slight issue with one thing -- "I’m now a Starwood Platinum member, which opens up two of the best LAX airport hotels to me – the Sheraton and the Westin." The Westin is a dump..
How do you get the Sheraton for under $100? It always seems to be over $150 when I check it. It has another advantage - you can walk to Avis, Budget and the LAX transit center if you need a car or want to take a bus to head to Santa Monica or Westwood or even BH the next day.
In general Sheraton's breakfast at the lounge is average at most when comparing with Hyatt's... Even though I am only 5 stays away from qualifying PL tier this year, the only real attractions of the program so far are the 3-to-1 free nights and hit or miss upgrades.
@ Andy Bluebear -- I remember taking pictures of the corner suite, though for whatever reason I can't find them. I checked again.
@ Gary -- Hah, I agree the Westin isn't *great*, though there's not much competition among LAX airport hotels for being the "best." Westins have heavenly beds (even if they're stained pretty badly at the Westin LAX), which is better than just about any other property, except the Sheraton.
@ Carl -- Have you taken a look at AAA rates?
The good things about LAX Westin are they serve breakfast to PL and it is easy to get BRG there. Got two in this coming Sep already.