I'm giving top marks to this hotel!
I travel through LAX once a year from Australia, and I usually stay at the Super 8 LAX, which is also excellent value, but wanted a change of pace. So for avout $10 more, I thought I'd try out La Quinta.
Check-in was very quick, and even though I arrived a little early before the check-in time, they were very understanding about my long overseas flight and got me into a room right away. This meant a lot to me, as I was dead on my feet.
The room was absolutely spotless - being a former housekeeper, I am a harsh judge. But this place passed with flying colours. The decor was modern and very appealing - the sheets on the bed were new and crisp, and felt like 100% cotton. The bed was very comfortable, and the heater was easy to figure out, and the room was toasty in no time.
The bathroom was totally modern, and again, super clean, with nice fluffy towels, hair dryer, etc. Hot water was no problem, and the water pressure in the shower was great.
The room was also more spacious than I thought it would be. The view was rather average, but that was not a huge factor for me - the quiet of the room was more important, and it was nice and quiet during the day and during the night. The area is also pretty average, but then again, we're talking the LAX airport neighborhood - not a lot going on except for hotels and gas stations, it's not where the "action" is!
The staff was great - very nice, and very professional.
The free breakfast was pretty basic, but just fine for a light appetite - juice, bagels, muffins, that sort of thing. The dining area also had a nice decor.
I had brought my laptop, and the WiFi service worked easily, no problems hooking up to the internet at all.
The only criticism I have is the airport shuttle - be forewarned that unlike the Super 8 shuttle, it stops off at three other hotels, so I found it to be not as quick. I was worried that I would miss my flight, as I misjudged the time it would take the shuttle to get to the airport (hadn't expected all the stops!). And I did end up missing my flight, actually!!!
So plan ahead, and take an earlier shuttle than you think you'll need. Not a big deal, just be aware of the time, and take a little more than you think you need.
All in all, one of the best hotels I've stayed at - I can highly recommend it, and will be staying there on next year's trip to LA.
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