Clifton

If anyone is on now and knows a decent LAX airport hotel w/ shuttle under $100, I'm looking to reserve one in the next few hours.

We were planning leaving 2 weeks later but have a sudden change in plans due to my Mom's passing and have an overnight as a result. 2 adults, one toddler. Need shuttle dependability, cleanliness and access to somewhere close for breakfast if not included. Trip Advisor not being helpful as far as what is close to the airport or I'm just not being very clear right now

Thanks so much

joannay

I've found that many of the LAX airport hotels, especially the upmarket ones, cater to business travelers and have big discounts on weekend nights. For instance, the Westin is not normally in my budget range but was for a weekend night. Google "LAX hotels" and use the individual hotel websites, more likely to have these specials than a 3rd party site.

Clifton

Thank you for the reply. I'll look for specials. Unfortunately we'll be there on Tuesday night, so the weekend breaks won't help us out.

joannay

In that case have you thought about bidding on Priceline. I've only done it once, for a 1 night stay passing through Bakersfield, but it worked out very well for me. My thought was to ask for the most "stars" and bid low and I got just what I wanted. If I were you I'd ask for a 4 star property near LAX and try bidding $50. If they say no then bid $60, etc. I don't think you could go wrong.

janisj

Sorry for your loss Clifton --sounds like it was unexpected.

I was going to suggest PL too -- however the start-low strategy will be a problem. You don't have much time and the limit to re-bidding for 24 hours unless you change criteria could lock you out.You just don't have timetoplay w/.

I'd go to biddingfortravel.com and betterbidding.com to see what has been successful recently -- and bid that much or even a tiny bit higher to try to nail something down ASAP.

good luck . . .

Clifton

That's a good idea. Not a bidder at all and reading on PL, we're not at all clear though if the bid accounts for our daughter being with us. Just mentions 2 adults and says they can't guarantee anything else.

Was close to just getting an el-cheapo like Travelodge but now we're wondering... as I'm seeing bids for 3.5*'s etc going for mid-70's or less. thinking we may just stick with the TL we were seeing and be done with it, between everything else you do for leaving home for an unknown amount of time...

Anyone have experience with this short of starting to make calls after the win?

Clifton

And thanks Janis for the thought as well as the reply. It was and it wasn't expected... I'm not sure quite the best way to put that.

We're sitting here and actually thinking we're going to just get the TL where we can put in the number of people and be done with it. There's just so much to do and it's just the one night. Probably isn't too bad and it's just under$100 with the exchange rate.

LoveItaly

My deepest sympathies, Clifton. I know your dear mother has had medical problems for quite some time and that you three were going to return to the US in a bit. Her sudden death sure adds stress to your life. I have no knowledge of lodging by LAX as you require but just want to send you a hug and all my good thoughts.

qwovadis

Crowne Plaza for me from $59 hotwire.com best deal with free shuttle usually $59 on Hotwire ... our list at iBidlow you have the Crowne Plaza LAX ... still appears in LAX zone on BetterBidding's ...

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onlin...ooking-bidding

Also the sheraton 4 points is nice there similar pricing

bidding priceline.com.

DebitNM

I am sorry for your loss.

Hotwire will allow 3 in a room, especially a child. This info is probably too late for you.

jubilada

I am sorry for your loss Clifton. Travelodge is usually fine.

rkkwan

Priceline 4* LAX. All have shuttles. And all should be okay with 3 people - no need to tell them. And you can start low because there are several zones in L.A. area without 4*. Culver City, Inglewood, and Lawndale. So, you can bid 4 times.

annw

Very sorry to hear the news.

I also used PL in LA and did very well, but the $59 deal above sounds good. Good luck.

basingstoke2

I know nothing about LA hotels, but want to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.

tomfuller

Allegiant Airlines flies to Los Angeles and Long Beach. They do have combination deals for hotels and rental cars, tours etc.
http://www.allegiantair.com/aaIndex.php
Sorry for your loss.

DebitNM

[clifton lives "down under" making Allegiant not possible. Nice thought though... ]

mlgb

If you try Expedia you may see special deals around $99 ISH where you can pick your hotel.

annesherrod

Clifton - My sympathies to you for you loss - I hope you found suitable arrangements in LA.
Are you coming to STL?

PeaceOut

Sorry to hear of your loss, Clifton. I hope the hotel situation worked out for you. Safe travels.

ncounty

So sorry for your loss, Clifton. I hope the travels work out well.