THE EMBASSY SUITES

Now regarded as the 1st choice for many visiting LAX. The hotel has a bar and restaurant and free buffet breakfast.Wi Fi is avaiable for a daily rate. Car parking in 2011 was $22 a day, however you can park on the street outside for free except between 0800-1000 (maybe a good time to drive to Imperial Hill or other locations for photos perhaps)

Location :*** On the south side of the airport around a 10 minute shuttle bus journey to the terminals. This is the closest reported hotel to the viewing mound on Imperial Hill. This hotel is now regarded as one of the better locations for spotting, due to it's views, and also the close location of the Imperial Hill viewing mound.

Spotting :*** Ask for a high level room facing the airport (502 and 581 have been recommended). The rooms give a good view of the nearest two runways, SBS is required to identify aircraft on the far two runway This is probably the closest hotel to the Imperial Hill viewing mound which is around a 10 minute walk away

Photos : *** Dependant on the rooms, views are good from many however light poles and buildings make photography difficult from a number of rooms. Room 581 is probably the best with taxiway shots and departures from the nearest runway easily possible. Three stars are given due to the close proximity to the famous Imperial Hill viewing mound where great shots are possible.

Value * From £130 per night weekend rates

The hotel can be booked through the AGODA website

Above: View from Room 581 at the Embassy Suites. Note the 747 is landing on the furthest of the Southerly runways, the nearest runway to the hotel can be seen behind the bizz jets and offeres great photo opportunities from certain rooms.Credit Dean Mitchell

The Sheraton Four Points

Location :*** Between the parallel runways about a mile from the terminal with a shuttle bus to the airport area.

Spotting :***  Ask for a room facing north to get views of 2 runway thresholds 24L and 24R on the north side a. Ask for a room facing south and you will get views over the 2 southerly runways. Room 1252 is highly recommended. Beware the rooms open out onto an open corridor so you are spotting in public with it's associated problems!

Photos : ** No reports but the outside area of the hotel should offer good possibilities.

Value *** From £48 a room per night on a weekend

The hotel can be booked through the AGODA website

The Hilton LAX

Location :*** About 1.5 miles to the terminal area with a free shuttle bus.

Spotting :**  Ask for a room on the 8th floor or above facing the airport to get good views of runway 25L and 25R on the south side and the cargo area.

Photos : * Not reported

Value ** From £70 per night weekend rates

The hotel can be booked through the HILTON website

THE HILTON GARDEN INN

Location :** On the south side of the airport around a 10 minute shuttle bus journey to the terminals

Spotting :**  Not reported from the hotel itself but only a short 20 minute walk from the famous viewing mound at LAX where all movements can be seen

Photos : ** None reported from the hotel but excellent shots can be had from the viewing mound only a short walk away

Value * From £120 per night

The hotel can be booked through the AGODA

THE TRAVELODGE LAX SOUTH EL SUGUNDO

Location :*** On the south side of the airport around a 10 minute shuttle bus journey to the terminals

Spotting :**  Not reported from the hotel itself but only a 20 minute walk from the famous viewing mound at LAX where all movements can be seen

Photos : ** None reported from the hotel but excellent shots can be had from the viewing mound only a 20 minute walk away

Value ** Good value with prices from £52 a night

The hotel can be booked through the AGODA

The Crowne Plaza

Location :*** About 1.5 miles to the terminal area with a free shuttle bus.

Spotting :***  Ask for a high level room facing the airport. You will see 2 of the runways and the cargo area (Fedex side). The hotel has a multi storey car park where you can log most of the movements from.

Photos : *** The car park offers very good opportunities.

Value * From £98 per night weekend rates

The hotel can be booked through the AGODA  

Howard Johnson (Note, this hotel will shortly become a Holiday Inn Express)

Location :*** About 1.5 miles to the terminal area with a free shuttle bus.

Spotting :** Expect a room with a view of runway 24L and 24R. ** A recent report states that the top 2 floors are closed for renervation therefore at the moment arrivals on the southern runways cannot be seen ( 27/3/09)

Photos : ** Not reported but good opportunities should exist nearby to the hotel

Value *** From £44 per night weekend rates

The hotel can be booked on the website of AGODA.COM

THE COURTYARD

Location :*** One of the closer hotels to the airport terminals

Spotting :** The hotel is at right angles to the runway therefore ask for a room overlooking the main airport terminals. Expect to read of around a third of aircraft parked at the various terminals visible as well as some aircraft on cargo. Anything taxing for a departure off the 2 southerly runways also pass the hotel.

Photos : * None reported. The hotel rooms have clear glass however the angle of the hotel would make shots difficult

Value * Prices from £125 a night

The hotel can be booked on the website of AGODA

 

The Raddison Hotel  Was once regarded as one of the best hotels at LAX for photography however recent reports state that this is no longer the case and many of the hotels above offer better facilities. 

Location :** Between the parallel runways about a mile from the terminal with a shuttle bus to the airport area.

Spotting :** Ask for a south facing room for the better views from your room. The upper level of the hotel has a bar area from which all arrivals can be read off at close quarters. **Please note that we have received reports that room windows have now been coated with a heat reflective film making it impossible to read off aircraft. There are also reports that the bar area is now only open from 1700 in the evening. Apparently photography is now banned from the roof area but binoculars are still permitted

Photos : * Photgraphy is no longer allowed from the roof area.

Value ** Prices starting at £57 a room per night

The hotel can be booked through the Agoda

The Westin

Location :*** About 1.5 miles to the terminal area with a free shuttle bus.

Spotting :**  Ask for a high level room facing south. You will see everything landing and lining up for departure on the 2 southerly runways (25L and 25R)

Photos : * None reported from the hotel

Value * Expect to pay arounf £140 per night

 The hotel can be booked through the Agoda

 

OTHER HOTELS

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