Lax hotel

Staying a couple days after cruise looking for recommendations for hotel with airport shuttle where we can also see some sites

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What you want is basically a unicorn. Only hotels in close proximity to (assuming) LAX will have shuttles. None are not conducive to touring LA.

First figure out what you want to see then we can advise you on where to stay.

I agree with Sadie.

If you are staying a couple of days I would advise not staying right near LAX.

Keith

Basically a tour of los angelos and wanting to stay near lax cause the flight is early heading home

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Basically a tour of los angelos and wanting to stay near lax cause the flight is early heading home

 

 

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We have stayed at the Embassy Suites North that has a shuttle. There is a tram close by that goes to Manhattan Beach which has a lovely beach and pier. http://www.gatewaytola.org/index.cfm/programs/ocean-express/

There are very few restaurants in that area so you are limited to hotels or ordering in. Tours do pick up from LAX hotels. There are tours that pick-up from hotels -- I did a quick search and found this one (I have not checked it's reviews) http://www.latraveltours.com/Daily-LA-City-tour-from-LAX-hotels.html

I typically don’t recommend staying right at LAX…the area is pure industrial/desolate…All warehouse/distribution and large parking lots with a few office buildings and a string of ordinary airport hotels. Yes, you can jump on public buses to go to places like Manhattan Beach—but it’s not all that convenient. Or you can take an Uber or taxi and head to Marina Del Rey or Venice…but…

So, about the one time it makes sense to me is for a ONE NIGHT stay if you have a VERY EARLY flight in the morning…

For a multiple night stay, even if you grab a full day tour one day, you are still going to feel stranded in an undesirable area for a lot of your time…

Depending on HOW early your flight is, a good alternative would be to stay in the Marina Del Rey area. It is about a 4-5 mile trip from LAX—a simple drive down Lincoln Boulevard. And the area is a great deal more pleasant and with a lot of restaurant choices and nice walks. From most of the hotels on this list, it is a short walk to the beach and the Venice Boardwalk (highly recommended). And I also highly recommend the C&O Trattoria for dinner:

https://candorestaurants.com/

You may not get a FREE shuttle to LAX…but it’s a cheap Uber ride from there…and the trip won’t take more than ten minutes or so…barring traffic circling LAX itself—which you will encounter even with the LAX area hotels, so always plan for a little extra time. Most major tour companies will pick up from any of the hotels in Marina Del Rey for an LA tour…So, that’s easy enough…Even the HOHO bus Green loop stops at or near most of these hotels:

https://fh-sites.imgix.net/sites/355/2016/11/07181116/starline-green-route-timeline.png

Here’s a list…starting with ones that MAY include an LAX shuttle (but ALWAYS call and verify with the hotel beforehand. Worst case is you take an Uber.)

Foghorn Harbor Inn

Website says: The below list of amenities are all complimentary at the Foghorn Harbor Inn.

Airport transfers to and from LAX 24 hours (hotel call required)

https://www.reservations-page.com/c00000/h00093/default.aspx?pg=amenities

The Doubletree Marina Del Rey (closest to LAX but farthest from Beach and Venice Boardwalk)

Website says:

For Your Comfort and Convenience

Local Area Transportation

I don’t know if that “local area” includes LAX—which is 4 miles from the hotel, but I would call and ask.

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hotel-mdr-marina-del-rey-a-doubletree-by-hilton-LAXMADT/index.html?WT.mc_id=zLADA0WW1DT2OLX3DA4HWB5TABL6LAXMADT

Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey

http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton-garden-inn-los-angeles-marina-del-rey-LAXDRGI/index.html

Website says:

For Your Comfort and Convenience

Local Area Transportation

(See my comment above)

Jamaica Bay Inn

http://www.jamaicabayinn.com/

Inn at Venice Beach

http://www.innatvenicebeach.com/

These hotels would put you in a great location for tourists...walking distance from lots of great sights (Venice Boardwalk is a must--especially in good weather). Lots of restaurants, beautiful area...but also fairly close to LAX...

Good luck...

I typically don’t recommend staying right at LAX…the area is pure industrial/desolate…All warehouse/distribution and large parking lots with a few office buildings and a string of ordinary airport hotels. Yes, you can jump on public buses to go to places like Manhattan Beach—but it’s not all that convenient. Or you can take an Uber or taxi and head to Marina Del Rey or Venice…but…

 

So, about the one time it makes sense to me is for a ONE NIGHT stay if you have a VERY EARLY flight in the morning…

 

For a multiple night stay, even if you grab a full day tour one day, you are still going to feel stranded in an undesirable area for a lot of your time…

 

Depending on HOW early your flight is, a good alternative would be to stay in the Marina Del Rey area. It is about a 4-5 mile trip from LAX—a simple drive down Lincoln Boulevard. And the area is a great deal more pleasant and with a lot of restaurant choices and nice walks. From most of the hotels on this list, it is a short walk to the beach and the Venice Boardwalk (highly recommended). And I also highly recommend the C&O Trattoria for dinner:

 

https://candorestaurants.com/

 

You may not get a FREE shuttle to LAX…but it’s a cheap Uber ride from there…and the trip won’t take more than ten minutes or so…barring traffic circling LAX itself—which you will encounter even with the LAX area hotels, so always plan for a little extra time. Most major tour companies will pick up from any of the hotels in Marina Del Rey for an LA tour…So, that’s easy enough…Even the HOHO bus Green loop stops at or near most of these hotels:

 

https://fh-sites.imgix.net/sites/355/2016/11/07181116/starline-green-route-timeline.png

 

Here’s a list…starting with ones that MAY include an LAX shuttle (but ALWAYS call and verify with the hotel beforehand. Worst case is you take an Uber.)

 

Foghorn Harbor Inn

 

Website says: The below list of amenities are all complimentary at the Foghorn Harbor Inn.

Airport transfers to and from LAX 24 hours (hotel call required)

https://www.reservations-page.com/c00000/h00093/default.aspx?pg=amenities

 

The Doubletree Marina Del Rey (closest to LAX but farthest from Beach and Venice Boardwalk)

 

Website says:

For Your Comfort and Convenience

Local Area Transportation

I don’t know if that “local area” includes LAX—which is 4 miles from the hotel, but I would call and ask.

 

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hotel-mdr-marina-del-rey-a-doubletree-by-hilton-LAXMADT/index.html?WT.mc_id=zLADA0WW1DT2OLX3DA4HWB5TABL6LAXMADT

 

Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey

 

http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton-garden-inn-los-angeles-marina-del-rey-LAXDRGI/index.html

 

Website says:

For Your Comfort and Convenience

Local Area Transportation

(See my comment above)

Jamaica Bay Inn

http://www.jamaicabayinn.com/

 

Inn at Venice Beach

http://www.innatvenicebeach.com/

These hotels would put you in a great location for tourists...walking distance from lots of great sights (Venice Boardwalk is a must--especially in good weather). Lots of restaurants, beautiful area...but also fairly close to LAX...

 

Good luck...

Ty that definitely sounds like a better idea. Plus gives me a lot more info than I had

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I agree with the others. If it was just one night with an early morning flight, that's one thing, but for more than that, you're stuck in a strip mall (you can take that literally) area.