How to get this hotel from LA Airport?

Yes, taxi or Uber

You can take a taxi

You can take FLYAWAY LAX to Union Station for $9.75 (if you're on a budget) which will let you get off at Patsauras Bus Plaza ( this will save you from the headaches of traffic since the bus uses the Express lane of the freeway ) Then from the bus plaza, you can either take the local bus (chk Google map ) or in my case, I take Lyft or Uber for around $4 (shared) or $8 to 10 for personal ride. For Lyft or Uber; proceed to the bus plaza and take the EAST exit for drop off/ pick up site on the right side of the building.

What does “local guide” mean, exactly? Can anyone call oneself a “guide”?

Uber or taxi

Yes