6 hours Lay in LA - Lounge Options

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We have a 6.5 hour lay over in LA before the flight to MEL. What are the different lounge options available at LA , note I am not a Gold/Platinum member hence VA/Emirates lounge is not an option. Appreciate any inputs/suggestions.
 
OT, but if I had the money to invest - I would build a fabulous small hotel near LAX (or any major X airport) and offer "day rooms" for people such as yourself. The rates would be basic and affordable - and offer simple facilities such as showers, daybeds (no sheets) and TV's PLUS a scale in every room for luggage. There would be a café style restaurant downstairs and a well appointed workstation for the business types. And don't forget the shuttle!

I've lost count how many times our family has shelled out a full night's accommodation near LAX, just so we have somewhere to hang between a 10am checkout and an 11pm departure.
 
OT, but if I had the money to invest - I would build a fabulous small hotel near LAX (or any major X airport) and offer "day rooms" for people such as yourself. The rates would be basic and affordable - and offer simple facilities such as showers, daybeds (no sheets) and TV's PLUS a scale in every room for luggage. There would be a café style restaurant downstairs and a well appointed workstation for the business types. And don't forget the shuttle!

I've lost count how many times our family has shelled out a full night's accommodation near LAX, just so we have somewhere to hang between a 10am checkout and an 11pm departure.

Ok , so does it mean there is no lounge at LAX that can be used for free at LAX airport. I should have informed that I am a Plat Charge Card Holder and on checking it does indicate that the Korean Air Lines lounge will be free for plat charge card holder. However as I will be having my wife and kiddo with me , not sure how that will work out.
 
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Hotelsbyday.com has lots of day use rates. I use the Courtyard LAX which has the latest checkout at 9pm. $75 to $95 depending on when you checkin.

There are lots of their places too.
 
Many years ago we had a similar length layover going from international to domestic. We got in a taxi and headed to the local shopping mall for a walk - just to get out of the terminal and get some fresh air. But going dom - intnl could be tight, especially with longer security lines now.
 
That's a very long time to spend in a lounge. Last time I went to the Emirates lounge in LAX we had 2 hours and after eating showering and having a few drinks we still thought it was a little bit too long. I'd say anything over 4 hrs and I'd be looking to get out of the airport for sure if at all possible
 
That's a very long time to spend in a lounge.

Yes , it is indeed. However we will be changing terminals from domestic to international , clear the security and then head to lounge. Even couple of hours to relax without having to wander will still be good with a toddler.
 
Yes , it is indeed. However we will be changing terminals from domestic to international , clear the security and then head to lounge.

Yup I guess that will take up between between 45 to 90 mins so will still leave a long stint in the lounge but sure beats waiting around at the gate :)
 
Hilton LAX provide day rooms I recall from my last trip staying with them
 
OT, but if I had the money to invest - I would build a fabulous small hotel near LAX (or any major X airport) and offer "day rooms" for people such as yourself. The rates would be basic and affordable - and offer simple facilities such as showers, daybeds (no sheets) and TV's PLUS a scale in every room for luggage. There would be a café style restaurant downstairs and a well appointed workstation for the business types. And don't forget the shuttle!

I've lost count how many times our family has shelled out a full night's accommodation near LAX, just so we have somewhere to hang between a 10am checkout and an 11pm departure.


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We have a 6.5 hour lay over in LA before the flight to MEL. What are the different lounge options available at LA , note I am not a Gold/Platinum member hence VA/Emirates lounge is not an option. Appreciate any inputs/suggestions.

It sounds like a long time, but will be only half if you allow plenty of time to get through to your Mel flight.
 
OT, but if I had the money to invest - I would build a fabulous small hotel near LAX (or any major X airport) and offer "day rooms" for people such as yourself. The rates would be basic and affordable - and offer simple facilities such as showers, daybeds (no sheets) and TV's PLUS a scale in every room for luggage. There would be a café style restaurant downstairs and a well appointed workstation for the business types. And don't forget the shuttle!

I've lost count how many times our family has shelled out a full night's accommodation near LAX, just so we have somewhere to hang between a 10am checkout and an 11pm departure.
Most airport hotels sell a day room, some quote silly prices but just walk to the next one. They are usually clustered in walking distance.
 
I've looked at all the options that currently exist. But none of them offer anything more than a complete ripoff.

I was proposing something around USD70 per room - everything else is currently over USD175 for a half day. That is totally cost prohibitive for most people at the end of their vacation.
 
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