LAX International Airport, in western Los Angeles, California, serves the Greater Los Angeles area with flights to international destinations, including Sydney, Hong Kong and Tokyo. The airport is within 10 minutes of hotels along Century Boulevard, and many of these hotels offer reasonable rates. These hotels are also less than 20 minutes from the Pacific Coast beaches in the Marina Del Rey and Manhattan Beach areas.
The Travelodge Hotel on West Century Boulevard is a five-minute complimentary shuttle ride from the hotel. As of fall 2010, room rates at this hotel were as low as $87 per night. The hotel also offers "1/2 Day Rates" at $49 per day. This deal is for guests who have long layovers, but do not want to spend the time at the airport terminals. "Park and Fly" packages include free indoor parking for up to one week. The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast -- off-site dining is within five minutes of the hotel on Century Boulevard and Manchester Avenue. The San Diego Freeway is less than a mile from the hotel. The freeway offers access to shopping and dining at the Westfield Culver City mall, less than 25 minutes from the hotel. Surfing and beach activities at Dockweiler State Beach are 15 minutes from the hotel.
Travelodge Hotel at LAX Airport
5547 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-649-4000
travelodge.com
As of fall 2010, the Westfield Inn in Inglewood offers room rates starting at $65 per night. The hotel is within 10 minutes of the airport and the San Diego Freeway, also referred to by locals as "the 405." This freeway provides access to Greater Los Angeles beach areas such as Santa Monica -- an oceanfront city with outdoor shopping at the Third Street Promenade and roller coaster rides at the Santa Monica Pier. Venice Beach features eclectic shops, cafes and a boardwalk for walking and bicycling. Venice Beach and Santa Monica are within 30 minutes of the hotel, depending on traffic. The hotel is within 10 minutes of Randy's Donuts, an L.A. landmark that offers breakfast items, including donuts, throughout the day. The hotel has an onsite swimming pool.
Westfield Inn at LAX
4652 W. Century Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90304
877-747-8713
magnusonhotels.com
The Best Western Suites Hotel is a five-minute drive from LAX International Airport, and features an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub. The adjacent restaurant, Casa Camino, serves Mexican cuisine for lunch and dinner. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport and free overnight parking. Some of the 80 guest suites at the hotel have whirlpool tubs and sitting areas. Off-site dining is within a five minute walk on Century Boulevard -- food choices include fast food joints and traditional "sit down and order" restaurants. For a taste of Greater Los Angeles' night life, the hotel is a 20-minute drive from Manhattan Beach, which features bars and pub-style restaurants on the western end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard, several blocks from the beach.
Best Western Suites Hotel
5005 W. Century Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90304
310-677-7733
bestwesterncalifornia.com
