The Hotel in LAX does offer a discount at times but its still expensive.
I personally like the hotel and I like where its situated, I don't have a problem with the area and its great as its the centre for all the transit systems.
The area is safe during the day and I haven't had any problems at night.
The only fault is that on Sunday its all closed and you really have to get on the bus.
Quite a few crew complained and whined at first,but they are getting used to it now and a lot like it!
The main complaint came from the girls as they felt isolated from their usual shopping places and there is a lack of supermarket for them.
Like I said before I personally like the place and I have no desire to go back to Pasadena.
If this hotel gets its connecting door issue sorted I cant see any problem.
Personally I dont find the area dodgy!