The unadvertised promotional United Global First fare to Tokyo I flew on last week had limited domestic origins, Boston being one of them. And since I’m getting “old” and can no longer handle nonstop flying over several days, I flew into Boston the day before my BOS-SFO-NRT segments and booked into the Hilton attached to the airport.

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

I flew in on a red-eye from San Francisco, so I initially hung out in the United Club as it was far too early to check-in. By about 11:00 a.m., though, I was getting antsy and decided to take the long walk from Terminal C, through Terminal E, to the skybridges connecting the hotel to the terminals. Shuttle service from each terminal is also available, but I was keen on the exercise.

Gladly, a room was available and I received an Executive Level King room on the 10^th floor.

Hilton Boston Logan Airport Executive King Room

The room was very clean and offered the standard amenities for executive level accommodations, including complimentary bottled water, bathrobes and slippers. I dug the leaning mirror along the wall near the window, as well as the lap tray for use on the lounger.

Hilton Boston Logan Airport Room

I had a pretty decent #avgeek view overlooking the parking garage to the tower at one angle, and a view of the runways and terminals at another. A grounded Japan Airlines Boeing 787 sat nearby its replacement 777-200 parked at the gate.

View of Boston Logan's Control Tower

View of a JAL 787 and 777-200

I enjoyed complimentary Wi-Fi as a Diamond HHonors elite and booted up my laptop on the average-sized desk. A safe is housed in an adjacent compartment that appears to have been where a minibar was once located.

Work Station

In-Room Safe

The bathroom was nothing special and included Peter Thomas Roth bath amenities commonly found at most Hiltons, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion. My only complaint about the bathroom was the rather aged showerhead that could use replacing.

Hilton Boston Logan Airport Bathroom

Bathroom Amenities

As a Diamond and having received a room upgrade, I had access to the Executive Lounge (also on the 10^th floor), which opens at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. You should be aware it’s closed on Saturdays.

Evening hors d’oeuvres consisted of veggie egg rolls and rather chewy beef tips on a skewer with roasted peppers. A selection of cold veggies and fruit was also available, along with soft drinks, coffee, tea and bottled water. Sadly, I forgot my iPhone in the room and didn’t get any pics. I would’ve felt a little weird going back a second time just to snap photos.

It’s a decent property, though I have to say the nearby Hyatt affords even better views of both the airport and Boston’s skyline. In the morning, I ended up taking the shuttle back to Terminal C for my 6:00 a.m. flight to San Francisco.

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I’ve stayed at the Radisson LAX numerous times during the past few years in just about every type of room category. The differences are incredibly minor between non-suite categories with “better” rooms sporting a Sleep Number bed, mini-refrigerator, bathrobes and slightly upgraded bathroom amenities (vanity kit, mouthwash, bath gel and a loofah).

Most of those stays were simply mattress runs at super-cheap weekend rates ($60-$80/night) in connection with some type of Club Carlson promo. My last couple of times there, however, were at rates nearer $130/night and I received upgrades into both junior and deluxe suites as a Gold elite.

Junior Suite

What they’re calling a junior suite is actually a two-room suite with a separate living room. You enter via the bedroom, which is the same size and layout of a standard room.

Junior Suite Bedroom

Junior Suite Bedroom

Gold Elite Welcome Amenity

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #1 Amenities

Through the glass door is the separate living room with two couches, another TV, mini-fridge and a second full bathroom. Note there’s no desk in this room.

Door to Living Room

Junior Suite Living Room

Junior Suite Living Room

Junior Suite Entry/Exit

Bathroom #2

I believe all of the junior suites are located next to the elevator bank with the living room closest to the elevators.

Deluxe Suite

This suite is huge with an enormous living and dining area. The couches are notably better than those in the junior suite and this room is large enough for a separate desk area near the entry door.

Deluxe Suite

Gold Elite Welcome Amenity

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Bathroom #1

The bedroom is the same size as a standard room, though it has a bit more space where the hallway exit door would normally be (this room doesn’t have a dual exit like the junior suite)

Deluxe Suite Bedroom

Deluxe Suite Bedroom

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #2 Amenities

I’m a bit surprised Radisson LAX doesn’t list these suites as bookable options – at least I’ve never seen them offered as a for-sale category in my dozens of times booking this hotel.

This property is definitely in need of a top-to-bottom refresh, though it is a step-up from other LAX hotels (think Holiday Inn and La Quinta).