Close enough to LAX to see the runways, the Custom Hotel is a playful and practical redo of a 12-story, mid-century modern tower by famed L.A. architect Welton Beckett (of Hollywood's Capitol Records' building and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion). Playful touches include sheep-shaped chairs "roaming" in the lobby, and a sociable pool bar with fire-pit and DJs. Practical details include the...
The sheep-shaped "chairs" in the Custom Hotel's lobby say it all. This is not your typical close-to-the-airport, generic stay. Housed in a classic, 12-story mid-century building by architect Welton Beckett (of the iconic Capitol Records…
A mod, stylish remake of a classic, mid-century building near LAX.:
This recently updated hotel is not your generic close-to-the-airport stay. It brings to mind the yesteryear glamour of Pan Am, complete with contemporary, cutting edge amenities. Housed in a classic, twelve-story mid-century building designed by architect Welton Beckett (of the iconic Capitol Records building), it was once the Furama Hotel. As of 2011, its 250 rooms and public areas are...
Layovers and delays at LAX can be a b@!%h, but Custom Hotel has you covered--crystal blue pool with poolside bar, delux rooms, most with ocean views and within walking/cheap cabbing distance to LAX. Close to everywhere you wanna go around LA, boutique style serves its purpose for counting sheep in comfort.