We decided to spend a couple of nights in LA on our way to New York after having just flown in to LAX from Melbourne, Australia.  The Hyatt Regency was very close by and was a new airport hotel so we decided to stay there.

Address

6225 West Century Boulevard,  Los Angeles, California, 90045, USA 

Date stayed

Wednesday 23rd March 2022 for two nights

Room Type

Queen room

Price

We booked direct through the hotel and paid 230.24 USD for the first night and 249.90 USD for the second night which came to 480.14 USD for both nights or 660 AUD after the international transaction fee had been applied by our bank.  Fairly expensive for an airport hotel however it was new and it was also nice.

Location

Just a short walk and one block away from LAX adjacent to Terminal 1, the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport was the closest hotel to the airport, convenient after getting off a 14 hour flight.  The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle that goes to and from the airport which we waited about 20 minutes for.  Being situated in Southern California, it is close to attractions like Disneyland, Malibu, Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

Check-in/Check-out

• Check in  is  between 3pm and 1:30am
• Check out is by 12 noon
• 24 hour reception
• Express check-out
• Minimum age for checking in is 18
• ID and credit card required on check-in

Parking

Valet parking is available at the hotel for 55 USD per night and self parking is also an option with a pass purchased from the hotel and will allow you to go in and out for the duration of your stay.

Internet

Complimentary WiFi available with 3 GB of shared bandwidth per room

Room Features

Our Queen room included:

• A Hyatt “Grand Bed” in a large 310 sq ft (94.5 m2) air-conditioned room with views of the airport.
• Soundproof double panel windows with blackout Roman shades
• A sofa couch and table with two chairs and a lamp
• A 55 inch LG LED flatscreen TV with power and USB ports
• Bedside tables with a voicemail phone, alarm clock and power and USB ports
• A coffee maker 
• Fridge
• A wardrobe containing a foldable luggage stand, ironing board and iron, laptop sized safe and hangers and drawers for storing your clothes and belongings.
• Breakfast room service is available
• A new modern bathroom with rainfall shower and hand wand
• Hairdryer and eco-friendly Pharmocopia bathroom amenities

 

Hotel Facilities

This hotel has the following facilities:

• 12 floors with 580 guest rooms including 20 ADA accessible rooms
• Large foyer with attractive art displays
• Restaurant, bar and 24 hour market
• 24 hour business centre
• 50 000 sq ft of meeting and event space
• Concierge
• Water dispensers in the lobby containing fruit infused water
• ATM 
• Market store open 24 hours
• Laundry
• Outdoor pool heated year round
• 24 hour fitness centre
• Complimentary airport shuttle

Breakfast

Breakfast can be eaten at the unity LA restaurant inside the hotel or room service is also available.  We didn’t eat here so I can’t comment on the food but the prices are on the high side.  I notice the hotel advertises 50 USD credits towards food but we weren’t told about that when we checked in.

Things to do in the Area

As we turned up at night on our first night and left very early on our second morning, we only had one day to spend in LA.  It was a beautiful sunny day so we decided to go to Santa Monica.  It’s about a half an hour drive but we thought we would walk some of the way giving us a chance to see a bit of LA by foot and also reduce the cost of the Uber fare.  We walked along the pier at Santa Monica, trying Japanese hot dogs and funnel cakes whilst listening to buskers and simply taking in the sights and the sounds.  We walked along the beach where there seemed to be miles of shops and stopped off at a beachside cafe for a cold drink.  After a ride on the Ferris wheel we had dinner at Forrest Gump which rounded off an enjoyable day.

 

Pros

• New modern hotel with large attractive foyer and large guest-rooms
• The fruit infused water dispenser in the lobby was a great idea and was very refreshing.
• Close to JFK airport 
• Heated swimming pool
• A good view of the airport from our room

Cons

• A bit expensive for an airport hotel
• Not told about the food credit advertised on the hotel’s website 

Summary

The Hyatt Regency International Airport Hotel is very conveniently located to LAX.   I liked that it was new, modern and had large rooms as well as a heated outdoor swimming pool.  I would happily stay here again if I needed to be close to the airport but would make sure I asked about the food credit next time as well as book earlier to ensure a better rate.