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Review: Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 31, 2022November 3, 2022 22 Comments

Augustine and I had a great father-son evening at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, which is conveniently located just a few paces from LAX.

In This Post:
  • Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Review
    • Booking
    • Location
    • Parking
    • Check-In
    • Guest Room
    • Dining
      • Unity LA Restaurant
      • Unity LA Bar & Lounge
      • United LA Open Market
    • Shuttle
    • Fitness Center
    • Meeting Space
    • Pool
    • CONCLUSION

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Review

I live close enough to LAX that I never really need a room the night before my flight, but if you are looking for a convenient hotel at LAX, this is your best option.

Booking

I booked this for $160/night. It is a Category 3 hotel, so had I used points, the cost would be between 9,000 and 15,000 points per night, depending upon the date (non-peak is 9K, standard is 12K, peak is 15K). I was looking at 15,000/night so it certainly made sense to pay cash since I value Hyatt points at two cents each.

Location

The greatest selling point of this hotel its location to LAX. Located just across the street from the hotel entrance, it is as close to an in-airport hotel as LAX has. While 24/7 shuttle service is available, you can walk here (Even with luggage) from any of the terminals.

Parking

Parking is available on-site at a cost of $55 (with discounts for long-term parking available if you leave your car there when you travel). I parked at my friend Mark’s house in Westchester, a short walk away.

Check-In

A friend shared some cool photos of what this hotel looked like back in the day:

 

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This hotel is used by many airlines to house thier crews and we ran into some Delta and Spirit flight attendants as we entered the hotel to check-in.

In a sign that we are leaving the pandemic era, self-serve water was available in the lobby.

A key card is necessary to operate the elevators.

While this hotel does have a handful of suites, we were assigned a standard room on the 11th floor, 1132.

Guest Room

Our room was quite basic, but perfectly adequate to sleep in…we were not in the room otherwise. The room was recently refreshed and had new carpet and furniture, including a king-size bed and round table, though a big empty spot where a couch or additional easy chair could have been placed.

Coffee percolator, but no espresso machine.

The bathroom had a walk-in shower, but no bathtub. Pharmacopia soap, shampoo, and conditioner were in a large dispenser.

Best of all, we had great views of the runways 24L/R and Augustine loved watching several planes land and take-off.

Dining

Breakfast is a real treat at this hotel. There is also a Globalist happy hour benefit.

Unity LA Restaurant

Breakfast at Unity LA was quite impressive. A well-stocked buffet included a wide selection of breakfast staples, but what impressed me was the freshly-made salsa (both a lovely verde sauce and pico de gallo), as well as a wide selection of nuts…I love pistachios and greatly appreciated that they were available (they go great in yogurt).

The eggs were great, the coffee not so much, but I enjoyed some juice from the open market next door (and was not charged as a Globalist… which I thought was a nice benefit).

Unity LA Bar & Lounge

A bar seemed to be quite popular and also offered an alternative to the permanently closed Regency Club for World of Hyatt Globalist members. I was told that one drink and one snack were complimentary (per guest) during the hours of 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Bar menu:

I had sparkling water and mixed nuts and I let Augustine splurge on some orange juice and candy.

We were presented a bill, which I signed this way:

Upon checking out, the charge was there and I was told it would be removed. It never was…

I should email Hyatt about this, but I am probably just going to let it go…

United LA Open Market

Finally, there is a 24/7 open market between the bar and restaurant with drinks, snacks, a coffee bar, and even freshly-prepared meal items. I love this concept and appreciate that if you are running late or early or just jet-lagged, there is always something available.

Shuttle

Although we did not make use of it, a complimentary shuttle operates every 15 minutes between the hotel and the terminals. Pick up the shuttle not in front of the hotel, but in the garage behind it.

Fitness Center

On the top floor, a fitness center not only offers a comprehensive collection of cardio and strength training equipment but some great views of the other runway.

We came up here to watch LH452 land from Munich before going home.

Meeting Space

Down the hall from the fitness center is a ballroom, also with some great views of LAX. This would be a great place for an FTU one day…

Pool

While I primarily chose this hotel for its location, the outdoor pool was an added benefit. Augustine has been taking swimming lessons for two years now and loves to go swimming. We had some fun in the pool.

It was cool out but still sunny and there were dozens of seats plus a couple of cabanas available.

CONCLUSION

I love the convenience of this hotel and was very pleasantly surprised by the great breakfast. For a father-son night, we had a great time here!

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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22 Comments

  1. Maryland Reply
    October 31, 2022 at 6:22 pm

    There was a time coming back from Thailand for an emergency dental appointment. I had to take what was available at the last minute. 30 hours later cleared customs and now find I’ve got 4 hours before the final flight to Dulles! I sat atop my luggage and considered just finding a nearby hotel. I don’t think it was the Hyatt Regency at that time but assumed as an airport hotel it would be no prize. And lo & behold your review! It’s very nice, close and would have been exactly what I wanted. The price is about what one night costs for my dog’s resort kennel. Next time I’ll not push myself & check it out. Adorable photos too!

  2. Andy K Reply
    October 31, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    It’s a great hotel — everything an airport hotel should be, and nothing more.

    My rooms have typically had an L-shaped sectional sofa in the corner where your room had empty space. Check out the stock photos on the website.

  3. Dave Edwards Reply
    October 31, 2022 at 6:37 pm

    $2 tip? Yea I know it was a $10 bill that should have been free and that is 20%, but COME ON. These people are working hard and you can afford a $5 spot. Trust me, you’ll live and the service employee will appreciate it.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      October 31, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      It was self-serve. I got the stuff myself…

      • Dave Edwards Reply
        October 31, 2022 at 7:10 pm

        Makes sense, thanks for the clarification.

        • slomichael Reply
          October 31, 2022 at 8:38 pm

          Self-service at the Unity LA lounge??? Hmmm

          • Matthew Klint
            October 31, 2022 at 8:40 pm

            Yes, we grabbed the orange juice and snacks from the market. It was only the club soda that was brought over, hence the $2 tip for one soft drink.

      • Jonnie Reply
        November 13, 2022 at 12:40 am

        Boom!

    • Jonnie Reply
      November 13, 2022 at 12:43 am

      You know the financial position of other people how exactly

  4. FlyUAL Reply
    October 31, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    Oh I’ve spotted UA’s business class blanket 😉 Glad that you both can get comfy near In and Out burger 🙂 Great review

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      October 31, 2022 at 8:40 pm

      Purchased, of course!

  5. Gene Reply
    October 31, 2022 at 7:23 pm

    @ Matthew — Why weren’t you assigned a suite? We are always upgraded to one upon request.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      October 31, 2022 at 7:24 pm

      I didn’t bother to ask because I did not see any bookable online.

  6. BoardingAreaFlukie Reply
    November 1, 2022 at 12:56 am

    I’ve parked at Quikpark many times and walked to the terminals. The airport sure doesn’t make the approach beautiful for pedestrians!

    That old unkept office building just to the north is wack. It’s like a 1960’s time capsule.

    • Austin Reply
      November 1, 2022 at 10:48 am

      That sounds amazing, not whack. A vintage 60’s Los Angeles office building is amazing, and if it is a time capsule is even cooler. Not everything needs to be gutted and updated, simple upgrades are just as good.

  7. Justin Reply
    November 1, 2022 at 8:22 am

    Are any of the LAX airport hotels are better than the others? I was booking an overnight stay for my wife who was transiting in LAX and I had difficulty distinguishing between them during my research. We’re not brand-loyal so could choose any one but they all seemed to be the same type of large, 4-star, major chain brand properties. We couldn’t find anything that would be more premium or luxurious. We ended up settling on the Sheraton.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      November 1, 2022 at 11:05 am

      Only the Hyatt is within walking distance. That alone makes it the most compelling choice, IMO.

  8. Nate nate Reply
    November 1, 2022 at 11:24 am

    “Located just across the street from the hotel entrance, it is as close to an in-airport hotel as LAX has. ”

    While I know what you are trying to communicate, I don’t think this sentence has a clear subject. “It” cannot refer to the hotel, because the hotel cannot be located across the street from its own entrance. “It” also cannot refer to LAX, because LAX is not an in-airport hotel.

  9. Hendrik Reply
    November 1, 2022 at 11:51 am

    In a few weeks I’ll have to spend around 40h at LA(X) before a friend arrives and we continue our journey together. I’m torn between a stay somewhere in the city (but with high transportation costs for such a short stay) or an airport hotel, I was eyeing this one or the Sheraton. Out of your experience is it possible to do daytrips from there for example to Marina del Ray or Santa Monica or is it too much of an hassle? Thanks! Greetings from FRA, Hendrik

    • David H. Reply
      November 27, 2022 at 2:05 pm

      If you have 40 hours in Los Angeles please don’t spend it by the airport. Marina Del Rey is right there, followed by Venice and Santa Monica. All three of these neighborhoods are far more beautiful then the airport area which is so depressing – with its strip clubs, fast food and car rental places.

      I just have to say – for the record I think this is an EXTREMELY odd place for a father/son night. That room looked downright depressing and all the public spaces look devoid of personality – which I get for an airport hotel. But why not take your kid to Santa Monica with the pier? That sounds really fun.

  10. FNT Delta Diamond Reply
    November 2, 2022 at 7:10 am

    Is it only me or does Hyatt have some of the worst and most tired room decors of the brands? From Hyatt Place to Hyatt Regency and Grand Hyatt, the furniture always looks like cheap or faux wood furniture from Ikea with horrible-looking carpeting. The new room decors at Marriott and Sheraton aren’t much better, but Hyatt’s rooms always look plain and just institutional like a dorm or nursing home.

  11. Bob Reply
    November 2, 2022 at 10:08 pm

    Does the hotel have room slippers?

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