Los Angeles Adventurer All Suite Hotel, Inglewood

My wife liked the place and she is finicky. The room was newly renovated and clean; no mildew. Lots of outlets; no problem charging everything. The price, good reviews and 2.4 miles from LAX is what got us there. Arrived on a Monday at noon from our winter home 143 miles away choosing to stay the night here rather than making a 2 AM rush in the morning. The approach to the place was disconcerting due to the less then ascetic neighborhood. The marquee does not exactly say “Los Angeles Adventurer” so we missed it on the first go-around even though our GPS said “You have arrived!”. The marquee is a classic; something of Flash Gordon 50’s flashback suggesting an off-beat character that sets it apart from the chains nearby. When we pulled in there was a convention of young people from Detroit arriving at the same time, so there was no place to park. I parked on a red curb, went inside and told the clerk we were parked illegally. She gave me a card that got us through the tall locked gate around the corner to the right. That gate provided an unexpected transition from the LA highway hubbub to another quieter place of cottages, lawns and a tropical jungle of enormous old trees and floral vegetation. We parked in a lot between the obligatory long stucco buildings. One of those roofs was lined with solar panels, a definite plus, and the lot had a surprising number of high end cars, like their owners knew something about the place. The tall iron fence surrounding the property pretty much neutralized any concerns. We carried our bags along a short path between the trees that opened to a large sunny swimming area and an adjacent covered patio of gardens and tables draped in red cloth with cushioned bamboo chairs around them. A raw bar wrapped a corner of old polished wood, brass and glass. A pool table sat ready for a leisurely game. A bank of computers in cubicles were set against a distant wall beyond the other end of the pool. Though we had reserved a room online I asked for a quiet room away from the lobby. She reassigned us to suite 237 at the far west end of the place, about as far away as you can get. However we never heard or saw the Detroit crowd again; the place was quiet and relaxing for the rest of the day and night. One of the rooms in our suite was on the Century Blvd side. Closing the door between eliminated the muffled noise of traffic. The entry door and large picture window looked over a sunlit wrought iron stairway, well lighted at night, surrounded by more tropical vegetation reaching high into the sky in the long narrow space between the buildings. Decelerating passenger jets passed overhead as they approached LAX but well to the south so that they were not heard as we slept that night. We enjoyed a pleasant meal at their in-house but out of the way Fair Seas Restaurant. It began with a complimentary hot fluffy and tasty loaf of bread. The chef visited with the diners to ask how we liked our meals. Eileen’s fish dinner was nothing to brag about, but then a New Englander really should not expect much in LA. My garnished meat loaf was very good and the meals were arranged nicely. The attractive colorful and well designed atmosphere was inviting and relaxing. Our waitress earned a good tip. Eileen spent the evening reading and watching TV. I spent it on the gardened patio downloading email into my wireless notebook and working on my journal. Then to a comfortable bed. Our 5 AM drive to the airport was casual and uneventful, the reason we had stayed the night to begin with. I have been keeping a journal on my website since long before blogs and I was adding this experience (5 months late) when I ran a search to get the address of the place and to confirm some details. In the process I discovered a few bad reviews that were so far out of our own experience that I decided to add my 2 cents. Those were some good hard working and receptive people I encountered there; they deserve a thanks.

I dident like the hotel becouse of all the alcohol around the hotel and also the location of the hotel was offul becouse of all the violec around the hotel. I never ever want to return too that hotel.

This place was Dirty with a capital "D." Believe the other reviews listed here; I respect myself less as a person for having stayed here during my 9 hour layover. The hallway was filled with bags of garbage and broken furniture when we arrived. Room had too many problems to list but my favorite was the water that shot out from behind the wall when I ran the shower. Front desk told me that because I complained, I would have to wait ten minutes longer for them to call the shuttle. Free buffet consisted of white rice, french fries, tater tots and old tortilla chips! In a two block walk, I was approached by four beggars. . . two were too high to speak coherently. Customer service was horrible to put it in a nutshell. Save yourself some cash and just stay at the bus station or the homeless shelter, either would be cleaner, friendlier, and more comfortable. If you stay here, don't blame me!

I would highly recommend this stay for anyone coming into LA. Not only were they really close to LAX, but they offer a free shuttle to Marina del Rey, Venice, Shopping, etc. The free shuttle to LAX was perfect for us too. We were able to save tons of money because of the free transportation, food, and drinks at this place. We were actually in the bunks for most of our stay, but then we switched to a private room and they were really nice. We barely spent much more individually and we had our own place. It looks like they are changing their rooms, so maybe it is under new management or something. Someone is doing something right!!!! The pool is also the greatest! The value on this stay beats any of our other stays throughout our travel in US and Canada. Sharon (front desk) - thanks for the room switch suggestion. We had a great time at your spot!!!!!

I love this place, i can say that as many times i have traveled to LA, this was the best hotel i have ever stayed at

We arrived very late due to plane delay. The reception girl probably was chatting over the net as she hide behind the reception desk and ignore us (it was 2 am in the morning). I wish i could post the pic of the washtube... it seemed as an homicide has been commetted in it. We just run away as soon as possible (the reception girl was still hiding behind the reception desk).

I lived in Los Angeles Adventurer All Suites Hotel, Room 401 on August 05, 2006 and left on August 06, 2006. I forgot to take my battery and battery charger. I called them around August 10, 2006. They said that they found these items, but they would not send these items to me. So I called UPS and paid UPS to pick up these items and send them to me. UPS man has come to Los Angeles Adventurer All Suites Hotel three times, but could not pick these items up. Thus this seems a very bad experience between me and this hotel. This hotel should know that it is illegal to keep the items that customer forgets to take. They should try to contact customer as soon as possible.

A very chill relaxing atmosphere, helpful staff and the price for food and lodging was just right! I travel in and out of LA often, the location near the airport is convenient, don't listen to what seems like one agitated formers employees libelous posts. This place is ideal for a few nights rest.

For certain driver from certain direction, the sign and 'number of the street' and 'entry' are not easy to fine. Give the price charged, it is a good deal.

My boyfriend and I stayed there, and had one of the most fun experiences of our life! No, it is not a place for children- or uptight people- but if you are looking for a layed back, party-type place in an enviornmemt that that is so campy/ kitschy that you wonder if it is on purpose, it will be a novel experience. We stole one of their menus a sovenier because it was so funny- mispellings and photos of food from the 50's. The pool is heated to about 90 degrees, there is an OUTDOOR arcade, a piano bar seething with authentic lounge lizards, international back packers, a daily complimentatry "champagne and cake party" by the pool, $2 drinks, a rock and roll juke box that is always blasting, the funniest staff you will ever meet... it is like something from a movie. We havent stopped reccomending this palec to our friends and are going back again next month. It is a truely unique experience!