![]() ![]() Three stars are given due to the close proximity to the famous Imperial Hill viewing mound where great shots are possible, just a 10 minute walk away. Room 581 is probably the best with taxiway shots and departures from the nearest runway easily possible. It is still my #1 choice when I visit here.ĭependant on the rooms, views are good from many however light poles and buildings make photography difficult from a number of rooms. Still great views of arrivals and departures, rooms are starting to look a bit aged, maybe a lick of paint here and there, breakfast is still great and is in the price of the hotel. Second visit Staying at the embassy suites lax south this time in room 581, nothing much to add from the last time I stayed here 16 months ago. Wifi is free if your a Hilton honors member, rooms are big and spacious, there is a balcony but its not that big, breakfast is very good with a large choice to choose from, bar food in the evening is good, around £20 for a burger but there good portions, 2nd time staying here and look forward to coming back. Note room 581 Premium King Suite is the usual room spotters use which is central, left of this is ok which is where I am but not too far left, just right of it is ok but too far right and some of the view will be hampered a little because the front of this building is staggered and you have palm trees in your view also. You can see all arrivals and departures but you will need SBS or FR24 to tie everything up. Staying at the Hilton embassy suites lax south at the moment in room 504, this is a double king suite premium room. Room 502 is also reported as very good for photography. Room 581 and 580 give the best unobstructed views and even allow for photography in the large gaps. Views vary between rooms due to obstructions such as buildings and tall trees. Parts of the terminal complex is also in view from here with good views onto the American Airlines and Spirit ramps.Īll of the required rooms are suites located on the 5th floor. On a clear day departures from Santa Monica can also be seen from the balcony as well as very distant views of Burbank arrivals. Traffic on the nearest two runways can easily be read off, the majority of those on the far runways can easily be seen but require flight tracking software to tie up. The advantage of this hotel over the majority of those in the central complex is that you can monitor all movements on all runways. Although the cargo ramp is not in view, all cargo arrivals after arrival will use the nearby taxiway in front of the balcony to get to the apron. The large bedroom has a large king bed and balcony that looks out over to the bizz jet ramp. The suite is large with a separate lounge area which has sofa, fridge and microwave. Room 581 is the favoured room for viewing. This is probably the closest hotel to the Imperial Hill viewing mound which is around a 10 minute walk away. All 5th floor rooms with views rooms are Premium Suites, the standard suites are on the floor below and have more obstructed views. Once dark, traffic landing on the far runways are well illuminated on short finals, enough to see the operator and aircraft type. The rooms give a good view of the nearest two runways, SBS is required to identify aircraft on the far two runways. The new hanger does however block views of most of the bizz apron from all rooms.Īsk for a high level room facing the airport (5th floor 501-503 (2 king beds in a room), 550-566, 581, 584 are recommended). We await further updates.įurther Update May 2016 : Reports indicate that the favoured rooms 580,581,584 are not affected by the new hanger-views remain good. Update Jan 2016 : A new bizz jet hanger is been erected outside of the hotel which may hinder views described below from certain rooms. This hotel is now regarded as one of the better locations for spotting, due to it’s views, and also the close location of the Imperial Hill viewing mound. This is the closest reported hotel to the viewing mound on Imperial Hill. On the south side of the airport around a 10 minute shuttle bus journey to the terminals. The hotel has a bar and restaurant and free buffet breakfast and free alcohol and snacks between 1730-1930.Ĭar parking in 2011 was $22 a day, however you can park on the street outside for free except between 0800-1000 (maybe a good time to drive to Imperial Hill or other locations for photos perhaps). Now regarded as the 1st choice for many visiting LAX. ![]() Embassy Suites LAX South (Note that there are 2 Embassy Suites at Los Angeles Airport, you require the hotel at LAX South, 1440E Imperial Av, El Segundo) ![]()
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