Where to Stay: The Insider’s Guide to Booking Hotels in Los Angeles

Recommendations on Hotels in Los Angeles
Having gone over options for hotels in San Francisco, it’s now time to go over the choices to consider in Los Angeles. Deciding on a hotel in LA is no easy task because it is a huge city, the traffic can change your entire schedule and the “best” hotel location is relative to the plans you will have. Instead of considering the brand of the hotel you going to stay at, think about the area you would like to stay in first.
Below you will find options to help you decide on which area you would like to book a hotel in LA.
1. Hotel Area: Inglewood

Many tourists end up coming to LA because the tickets to fly into LA are cheaper than going to other cities. While it is common for many travelers to get entry and exit tickets for the US for LA, not all flights work out when trying to leave LA , especially when domestic tickets are to cities like Salt Lake City. In such situations, it makes sense to book a hotel at the airport for a night.
Benefits:
- A good number of hotels have free airport shuttle service.
- Close proximity of rental car services makes it easy to return a car, take a short walk or a ride back to the hotel, and use the hotel shuttle to get to the airport the next day.
Drawbacks:

- Traffic in LA is horrible. For this reason, the airport area isn’t an ideal place if you’re planning on staying a few days and driving out to the city to do some sightseeing.
2. Santa Monica Beach

Benefits: If you book a hotel in this area, you will be able to access Santa Monica Beach and be in close proximity to the shopping streets by the beach. There is a variety of dining options available. In regards to hotel budgets, they tend to be on the higher end. \n\n3. Beverly Hills and West Hollywood \n\nAdvantages: Proximity to Beverly Hills offers more of a sense of safety. It is also near attractions in Hollywood. Universal Studios is about a 10 minute drive to the north. \n\nDisadvantages: Hotels in this area tend to be one of the most expensive in addition to paid parking that can be expensive. \n\n4. Chinese Communities \n\nThis includes Monterey Park, Rosemead, Montebello, West Covina and the like. \n\nAdvantages: These areas are home to a large Chinese community and can be viewed as the newer, more authentic Los Angeles Chinatown. They tend to provide the best prices offering newer and larger rooms. Parking is also frequently included. There are food courts, Chinese grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping. \n\nDisadvantages: In light traffic, major tourist sights are around 30 to 40 minutes away by car. During traffic, travel times are less predictable. \n\nDisneyland \n\nFor those traveling with children and plan to spend the whole day at Disneyland, it is reasonable to book a hotel near the park. The trade-off is that this area is far from central Los Angeles and its attractions. \n\nHotel Recommendations at the Airport \n\n2-2.5 Stars - Budget Picks \n\nBest Western Airpark Hotel \n\nThe hotel is located near Los Angeles International Airport and is marketed as the more economical choice for business travelers and vacationers. Its location is ideal because it is only a short distance from the airport as well as attractions in Southern California, which include Hollywood, Universal Studios, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and The Grove. \

\ The hotel also has access to shopping and dining, nightlife, and other beaches such as Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach. Other places listed in the hotel description include the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Chinese Mann Theatre, Disneyland®, the J. Paul Getty Museum, the LA Zoo, Downtown Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory, and the La Brea Tar Pits. Additionally, UCLA, USC, and LMU are close by. For day trip travelers, destinations include Six Flags® Magic Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm®, the San Diego Zoo, Sea World®, and the Wild Animal Park.
\ La Quinta Inn & Suites LAX
\ Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles International Airport

\ Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles International Airport is in Westchester and is noted to be a four minute drive to and from SoFi Stadium and 5 minutes to and from KIA Forum. Venice Beach is listed as being 10.1 miles away (16.3 km) and USC is listed as being 9.6 miles (15.4 km) away.
\ Amenities include a fitness center that is open 24 hours, a terrace, free wifi, a television in the common area, a banquet hall, and a The Garden Grille serves guests and offers a buffet breakfast for an additional charge from 6-10 am. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service and free shuttle service to the airport, as well as storage for luggage, and a multilingual team.

All 282 of the hotel rooms contain a microwave, flat screen TV, cable, WIFI, an ensuite bathroom (with toiletries and a hair dryer), and a pillowtop bed that has premium quality bedding.

Best Western Plus Suites Hotel, Inglewood

Best Western Plus Suites Hotel also has free breakfast and shuttle service to the airport. It is only 2 miles away from the Los Angeles International Airport and offers big suites and easy access to LAX and other tourist attractions such as Hollywood, Universal Studios, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, the local beaches, Downtown Los Angeles, Disneyland, Disney California Adventure Park, and more places in Southern California.

It is also close to the Hollywood Park Casino, event venues where the Academy Awards are held, and LA Live. They can help you book transport and tours to Disney, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain, the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND. In the rooms you will find bottled water and check-in earlier than the scheduled time may be possible upon request. Note that the hotel does not accept debit, prepaid, or gift cards.

2.5-3 Stars - A Step Up in Comfort

Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport

Courtyard by Marriott LAX

Courtyard Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard is in Westchester, and is less than 10 minutes by car to SoFi Stadium and the KIA Forum. Venice Beach is 7.2 miles away (11.6 km) and Santa Monica Beach is 7.8 miles (12.5 km).

The site has a pool and a gym, as well as Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a shop where you can buy newspapers and other things. There are two restaurants, as well as a Jersey Mike's Subs, which offers a more casual dining experience. A continental breakfast is available free of charge from Monday to Friday between 6:30-9:00 am, with the weekend hours extending to 9:30 am. The hotel also offers a 24 hour business center, dry cleaning and laundry services, express check out, several meeting rooms and event spaces, as well as free shuttle service to the airport. All 231 rooms are equipped with a kitchen that has a refrigerator and microwave, a siting area with a pillowtop sofa bed, a smart television with satellite channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, a safe, a desk, and a phone with free local calls. Located in El Segundo, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX El Segundo is situated less than 10 minutes from SoFi Stadium and KIA Forum. Venice Beach is 12.1 miles (19.5 km) away, while Santa Monica Beach is 12.3 miles (19.8 km). Hotel guests can enjoy the use of a fitness center, hot tub, and outdoor pool. In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi, the hotel has tour and ticket assistance, and a ballroom. The Great American Grill offers sit down dining, and there is a snack bar/deli and bar/lounge that serve additional food and drinks. Breakfast is available only by order and it is an additional cost, with weekday hours running from 6:00 to 10:00 and weekend hours from 7:00 to 11:00. A complimentary airport shuttle is available with advance notice, as are business services, meeting spaces, and 24 hour dry cleaning and laundry services. The 162 rooms provide a refrigerator, microwave, 32-inch LCD TV with cable, free Wi-Fi, a desk, a coffee/tea maker, and a private bathroom with a shower and tub.

Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard is located in Westchester, under 10 minutes by car to SoFi Stadium and KIA Forum, with Venice Beach 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away and Santa Monica Beach 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away

Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, concierge service, and a gift shop/news stand. Dining options include two on-site restaurants and a café, including a casual option, Jersey Mike's Subs. Also, a free continental breakfast is available Monday to Friday from 6:30 to 9:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 to 9:30. Additional services include 24-hour business center, express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry service, meeting services, 4 meeting rooms, and a free 24-hour shuttle service to and from the airport.

The 231 rooms feature a kitchen with refrigerator and microwave, pillow-top bedding, smart TV with satellite, free Wi-Fi, personal safe, desk and phone service with free local calls.

Hilton Garden Inn LAX El Segundo, El Segundo

Hampton Inn & Suites LAX El Segundo, El Segundo

Featured Hotel

Hotel: Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

Address: 5933 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90045

What is the appeal? Residence Inn Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard boasts the largest suites of all the hotels located at the Los Angeles International Airport. Some suites also offer views of the southern runways of LAX and Downtown Los Angeles. All 231 rooms come with either 1 king/ 2 queens, a sofa bed, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, full size refrig, stovetop, and cookware. One bedroom and two bedroom suites are also available.

Daily hot breakfast, free wifi, free 24 hour LAX shuttle, outdoor heated pool, and gym are all included. For stays of more than one night at the airport, the suite style and real kitchen makes a significant difference.

3.5-4 Stars — Higher End Airport Options

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is less than a block from LAX. Rooms are modern, spacious, and non smoking. They have soundproof windows and flat screen TVs. This hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers who need a quiet place to work or rest.

The hotel has 3,902 sq m of meeting space including a ballroom that is 1,319 sq m, and 25 meeting rooms. The Palmira restaurant offers American regional cuisine including seafood and steak, and the Concorde Lounge and Bar on the lobby level serves Starbucks, snacks, wine, and cocktails. The outdoor pool and fitness center are also available to guests 24 hours.

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel is close to SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome, and LAX. There is a 24 hour shuttle for airport terminal transfers.

The hotel has a fitness center, a California cuisine restaurant and craft cocktail bar, an outdoor pool with cabanas, and several restaurants and bars.

There is renovated event space, and a conference center that accommodates large poolside wedding and meeting events for up to 1,000 people. Rooms and suites have large flat screen TVs, Wi-Fi, marble bathrooms, and Sheraton Sleep Experience beds.

Crowne Plaza Los Angeles - International Airport

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX is five minutes from Intuit Dome and Loyola Marymount University by car. KIA Forum is 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and SoFi Stadium is 3.4 miles (5.5 km).

There is a 24 hour fitness center, outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, a pool, a gift shop, common areas with TVs. There is restaurant room service (hours vary), a café, and a bar/lounge. The Landing Restaurant serves California cuisine. A full breakfast is available for a fee from 6:00 to 11:00 every day.

Additional amenities include a business center that is open 24 hours, express check-out, dry cleaning and laundry services, 15 meeting rooms with a total of 14,000 square feet of event space, and a complimentary airport shuttle that runs round trip 24 hours a day. There are 613 rooms that come with refrigerators, smart TVs, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, free Wi-Fi and cable TV, plus a bathroom with designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is in Westchester, a four-minute drive to Intuit Dome, and six minutes to SoFi Stadium. It is 3.5 miles (5.7 km) to the KIA Forum and 7.2 miles (11.6 km) to Venice Beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center open 24 hours. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, concierge service, and a gift shop/newsstand. There are three restaurants, including JW's Steakhouse for American food, a café, bar/lounges, and 24-hour room service. A full breakfast is available for an extra charge from 6:30 to 11:00 on weekdays and weekends. The front desk offers a business center open 24 hours, limousine or town-car service, express check-in, meeting space measuring 1,145 square meters (12,320 square feet), 25 meeting rooms, and a free airport shuttle that runs every 30 minutes. The hotel has 1,004 rooms that come with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, pillowtop beds, Wi-Fi (for a fee), cable TV, and private bathrooms with showers and designer toiletries, hair dryers. Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hilton Los Angeles Airport The Westin Los Angeles Airport Featured Hotel Hotel: Los Angeles Airport Marriott Address: 5855 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Why it stands out: The hotel is newly renovated and access to the airport is free. Rooms with pool views overlook the shimmering pool and palm trees. Dining options include JW's Steakhouse, famous for their tender ribs and mouthwatering seafood, Starbucks, Hangar 18, which offers unique dishes and cocktails, and Latitude 33, which has a large breakfast buffet.

Conclusion

Travelers to Los Angeles, unlike many cities, can take advantage of a hotel’s geographical location. If your schedule is flexible, you can stay at a hotel near Santa Monica for access to the beach, centrally located hotels in Beverly Hills or West Hollywood, and value hotels in the Chinese districts. You can also stay near Disneyland if that is your priority. If you focus on the geography of your destination instead of just looking at the hotels on the map, your trip will be much easier.

We hope you enjoy your time in Los Angeles and have a hassle-free journey.