A standard, value for money, airport hotel
Normally when nightstopping at LAX, I'd stay in the Hilton or Marriott, but both were charging massive amounts of money - so I booked in to the Crowne Plaza for $100 less than either the Marriott or HIlton were charging.
There was a long line at check in, which I was able to by pass thanks to my newly acquired Gold status with Priority Club. That did not stop the reception agent barking at me that I needed to be a Priority Club Elite member to use the special desk - once I confirmed that I was, his manner improved considerably.
I was upgraded to the Club floor, with access to possibly the smallest Club lounge I have ever seen - I tried to use the Club for breakfast (apparently there is continental available) but it was so busy that I elected to walk up the road to Dennys. Probably a less healthy breakfast, but at least I got some exercise with the walk!
My room was fine - nothing special. The TV remote was a bit shonky, but the bed, whilst firm, was comfortable and I slept well. Even after travelling from London, the comfort of the bed prevented me from waking at 5am like I normally do on my first morning in the US. When I did awake, I was able to use the free wireless to catch up on work.
The bathroom was OK. The bath tub demonstrated my pet hate - one or two stray hairs from a previous guest were present....nasty! Towels were fluffy and soft, and amenities were generally good. Only generally, because the coffee in the coffee machine was the same nasty coffee I experienced in a previous stay in a Holiday Inn in Front Royal (see previous review).
All in all, for the price paid, I could not really complain. Make sure tubs are cleaned properly, and enlarge the club lounge, and the score would be better.