Yes. Go right ahead and book a reservation for the H Hotel at LAX. Based on my recent one night stay there, I can promise that you’re not going to be murdered, ripped off, or even disappointed.
It’s a pretty nice airport hotel actually. I especially like how the rooms are deceptively high end(ish) – despite the ‘low budget’ vibe of the exterior.
A full review of my one night stay at the H Hotel LAX
There are many hotels adjacent to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). None of them are terrible, but I can say with confidence that the H is one of the best.
Location
This H Hotel is located at 6151 West Century Blvd – adjacent to the main entrance of the airport. It’s the second closest hotel to LAX. If you choose to walk, it takes just 10 minutes from Terminal 1. Plan on about 15-20 minutes from Terminal 8.
There’s also a shuttle bus which makes a loop around the airport once every 15 minutes or so. Note that it won’t stop at every terminal – just the designated pick up points.
The hotel shuttle bus situation at LAX is absolutely bonkers BTW. There was nowhere for the driver to pull over to pick me up, so he just stopped in the middle of the road (with cars whizzing by on both sides). The “deer in the headlights’ look on my face tells you everything you need to know about how nuts it was to catch this bus:
The lobby (and checking in)
Upon walking through the main entrance, you’ll notice right away that the vibe is casual and laid-back (as opposed to stuffy and corporate). It reminded me a lot of the Fairfield Inn in Grand Blanc, MI actually.
Checking was quick and easy. Even with two people ahead of me, I was on my way in less than five minutes.
Getting to my room
The elevators are conveniently located adjacent to the check-in desk. Figuring out the elevators took a minute, but finding my room was relatively simple given the complex floor plan of this property.
Room overview
Having a room with a view of the airport was more important to me than choosing something fancy and elegant. I couldn’t care less about a fancy room, as I arrived at 11 PM and departed 8 AM. All I needed was a place to sleep (and peep some airplanes).
Other than that chair, everything else about the room what was decently well designed, comforting, and convenient. I especially liked how spacious it felt. High ceilings do make a difference!
Want some coffee to go with your donuts? There’s a Keurig coffee maker for that. Want a place to keep them cool for a late night snack? There’s a refrigerator for that. They pretty much thought of everything.
The view
This was a corner room on the southwest side of the property. The views of the airport were excellent! Unfortunately, the windows were absolutely filthy – to the point where it almost made taking pictures impossible.
The bathroom
The night prior to this visit, I stayed in a room at the Hilton Hawaiian Village with one of the most interesting bathrooms I have ever seen. I didn’t think it would be possible to enjoy “normal” hotel bathrooms anymore, but the one here at the H really impressed me.
Pros and cons
If I’m being honest, this experience was nothing like I thought it would be. I was expecting something basic and cheap – something along the lines of the MSY Hilton. It ended up being hip (and kinda chic) instead.
Pros
- The location is fantastic. You can easily walk to it from LAX.
- It’s one of the most stylish airport hotels that I’ve ever stayed at.
- It’s surprisingly quiet for a hotel located adjacent to one of the world’s busiest airports.
- The views of the airport are excellent.
Cons
- The shuttle bus situation is fairly gnarly due to all the traffic congestion around LAX. I highly recommend walking instead.
- It’s far from being the cheapest hotel near LAX.
- The chair in my room still haunts me to this day.
