| What to expect: The four guest buildings and 12-story tower accommodate business travelers, vacationing families, and visitors to nearby Loyola Marymount University. Bustling public areas include a large marble lobby with lush plants and grand piano, splash pool and spa area, and Marina Lounge featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres for weekday happy hours. Amenity highlights: In addition to the 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle, scheduled hotel shuttle service to Marina del Rey, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica is available daily. The hotel also offers a plash pool and spa, fitness center, and a business center with computers, printers, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Insider tip: Encounter—the futuristic restaurant located inside the airport’s famous spider-shaped theme building—is perched 65 feet in the air, with a Disney-designed interior offering panoramic views of the airport. Lunch, dinner, and specialty drinks are served. |