5 Things You Should Know About the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

The Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest hotel to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and is a go-to for travelers looking for a convenient but affordable option before or after their flights. The hotel offers full-service amenities and is one of the best hotels near LAX.

Let’s take a look at 5 things you should know about this hotel.

1. It’s Walkable From the Airport

If you’re looking for convenience, the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is certainly the best of the LAX hotels. It is walkable from the terminals, and you can get to the hotel within 15 minutes from most terminals.

It’s worth noting that, unlike some airports, LAX does not have a hotel on the grounds or attached to the terminals themselves. The Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the next best bet, as it is across the street from the LAX-it lot, where you can catch a ride-share or taxi.

The hotel is most convenient for those flying Southwest, as it is the closest terminal to the hotel. If you’re flying United or into Tom Bradley International Terminal, the walk will be longer but still manageable. If you only have a carry-on bag, it’s an easy walk. If you have large checked bags or multiple pieces, consider taking the hotel shuttle, which runs every few minutes and stops at all terminals.

If you’re staying at the hotel and then flying out, you’ll find it easy to wake up, head out the door, and be at your terminal within a few minutes. One of the nice things about it being walkable is that you don’t have to wait on a hotel shuttle if you miss one, aren’t bound to a specific departure time, and don’t have to cram into a bus loaded with other passengers.

The Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is a Category 4 World of Hyatt property, and cash rates tend to be about $150 to $200 on standard nights.

2. There Is No Regency Club

The Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport used to have a Regency Club, but it shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Regency Club space was actually a great location, with a breakfast spread in the morning, complimentary nonalcoholic beverages during the day, and appetizers in the evening. Since the pandemic, the lounge space has been closed and not reopened as a lounge.

If you’re a Globalist, you’ll receive a full-buffet breakfast in the hotel’s only restaurant. It offers a decent selection, including both hot and cold foods.

Interestingly, this hotel has toyed with offering extra benefits for Globalist guests in lieu of the lounge being closed, but these benefits have all come and gone. At one point, the hotel offered complimentary food coupons at the hotel’s grab-and-go market, then replaced these with complimentary drink coupons at the hotel’s bar. Now, no additional benefits remain.

3. Limited Places To Eat Nearby

While this hotel is within walking distance of the airport terminals, there are not many places to eat nearby. Of course, you can visit the hotel’s restaurant for dinner, and there is a grab-and-go market offering sandwiches, salads, and snacks, but if you’re looking to dine out somewhere other than the hotel, you’re kind of stuck.

The H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton next door has a coffee shop and Subway sandwich shop, and across from there is an Italian deli, but there isn’t much else walkable. You could visit the restaurant at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, a few blocks away, or any of the other hotels in the area, but if you’re looking for a sit-down meal before or after your flight, the hotel restaurants are going to be your best bet.

If you’re willing to take a longer walk, you can find the famed LAX In-N-Out Burger about a half mile up the road. This is a great place to watch planes and grab a Double-Double.

4. Upgrades Are for Runway and Airport View Rooms

If you’re a World of Hyatt elite member, this hotel tends to upgrade those guests to runway or airport view rooms. While there are a few suites, upgrades to those seem to be few and far between, and the upgrades into suites have dwindled in recent years.

Now, expect to receive a room facing the LAX landing pattern. These rooms are normal hotel rooms but face away from the traffic down below and offer a glimpse of planes landing out the window or, from the right angle, the planes lining up to take off. Unlike the H Hotel nearby, this hotel does not have a rooftop viewing deck (the space on the roof is a dedicated event space).

5. Suites Here Are Huge

If you’re a Globalist guest and manage to get a complimentary upgrade to a suite or decide to purchase a suite on your own, you’re in for a treat, as the suites at this hotel are quite large. The downside is that they’re near the elevators, so noise could be an issue.

A junior suite has a large living area with a wet bar, a perfect place for storing drinks and entertaining guests.

Behind a large television wall that divides the room is a separate bedroom, which is larger than in the standard rooms at this hotel. Next to the bedroom is an elongated bathroom, which provides plenty of space.

Many of the suites at this hotel do not have runway views, so if this is important to you, consider asking for a smaller room that does face the landing pattern.

Final Thoughts

The Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is my go-to airport hotel when flying into or out of LAX. I love the convenience to the terminals, and the fact that I can walk from the hotel to my flight is an absolute game changer. For only a Category 4 property, it’s a great use of a Hyatt Category 1-4 certificate, which can make an ordinarily expensive airport stay cheap.