Hotels Near Los Angeles International Airport: Closest Picks by Transfer Convenience

Nearly all of them are on Century Boulevard, and the Automated People Mover changes the math on which end of it you want to be at.

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Getting in and out of LAX without losing an hour to ground transport is the real challenge, and these five hotels solve it. Each property is within a 5-minute taxi ride of the terminals, and every pick was evaluated on door-to-terminal time, free shuttle availability, Metro K Line access via the LAX Automated People Mover, and star rating. You get a mix of segments, from extended-stay suites to full-service four-star properties, all on or immediately adjacent to the airport campus.

How we ranked these hotels near LAX

Taxi time to the terminals set the order.

  • 1. Hotels on the LAX campus or within a 3-minute drive rank highest.
  • 2. Within that group, properties offering a free 24-hour airport shuttle moved ahead of those that do not.
  • 3. Transit time via the LAX Automated People Mover to the Metro K Line was the next factor.
  • 4. Star rating served as the final differentiator.

Every address was cross-checked against Los Angeles street geography. Century Boulevard runs east-west along the northern edge of the airport, and Airport Boulevard curves along the eastern perimeter. Hotels on the 6100-6200 block of West Century Boulevard are closest to the terminal loop, while properties on Airport Boulevard are slightly farther from the central terminal area but still within a 5-minute taxi ride.

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LAX airport hotels at a glance

HotelStar ratingTaxi to terminals (min)Free shuttleGuest score
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport32Yes8.4
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX / Century Boulevard33Yes8.6
H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection By Hilton43Yes8.0
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel44Yes8.0
Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard35Yes8.8

Getting to the terminals from Century Boulevard

  • The LAX Automated People Mover (APM) connects the terminal loop to the Metro C and K Lines at the LAX/Metro Transit Center Station. From hotels on Century Boulevard, take the hotel shuttle or a 2-minute taxi to the APM station, then ride the APM directly into the terminals.
  • All five hotels on this list offer free 24-hour airport shuttles. Call the front desk when you land rather than waiting at the shared shuttle stop, which can add 10-15 minutes.
  • If you are traveling with oversized luggage, the hotel shuttle is faster than the APM route. The APM requires elevator access at the station and a walk through the terminal connector.
  • FlyAway bus service runs from LAX to Union Station downtown. The pickup point is near the LAX APM station, making it a practical option for guests connecting to Amtrak or Metro Rail.

What to expect on Century Boulevard

The 6000-6200 block of West Century Boulevard is the closest hotel corridor to the LAX terminal loop. Properties here are roughly 0.04 to 0.5 miles from the airport perimeter, and most share the same shuttle pickup infrastructure. Traffic on Century Boulevard moves slowly during peak hours, typically 7-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m., so a 2-minute taxi at midnight can stretch to 8 minutes on a Friday afternoon.

The Metro K Line connects to the airport via the APM at LAX/Metro Transit Center. From the station, the APM ride to the terminals takes about 6 minutes. Combined with a 3-minute taxi from the hotel to the APM station, total transit time from any of these five hotels to a terminal gate runs roughly 15-20 minutes, not counting security.

The hotels

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport 6225 W Century Blvd 8.47,700 reviews 10 min walk to LAX/Metro Transit Center (Metro K Line, via LAX APM)At 0.04 miles from the anchor point on the LAX campus, this property has the shortest door-to-terminal taxi time of any hotel on this list, roughly 2 minutes under normal traffic conditions. View hotel → Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX / Century Boulevard Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX / Century Boulevard 6161 W Century Blvd 8.63,700 reviews 10 min walk to LAX/Metro Transit Center (Metro K Line, via LAX APM)0.12 miles from the LAX campus, roughly a 3-minute taxi to the terminals. View hotel → H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection By Hilton H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection By Hilton 6151 West Century Blvd 8.02,108 reviews 10 min walk to LAX/Metro Transit Center (Metro K Line, via LAX APM)The only four-star property within 0.17 miles of the LAX campus, the H Hotel gives travelers who want a higher-end room without sacrificing transfer speed a concrete option at 3 minutes by taxi. View hotel → Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel 6101 W Century Blvd 8.05,860 reviews 12 min walk to LAX/Metro Transit Center (Metro K Line, via LAX APM)0.27 miles from the LAX campus with a free 24-hour shuttle, a full-service restaurant, and meeting facilities, about a 4-minute taxi. View hotel → Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard 5933 W Century Blvd 8.83,470 reviews 14 min walk to LAX/Metro Transit Center (Metro K Line, via LAX APM)Full kitchenette suites 0.49 miles from the LAX campus, built for multi-night layovers or early departures that need more room than a standard room. View hotel →

Frequently asked questions

Which hotel is physically closest to LAX terminals?

The Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport at 6225 W Century Blvd is 0.04 miles from the LAX campus anchor point, making it the closest property on this list. A taxi from the front door to the terminal curb takes roughly 2 minutes outside of peak traffic hours.

Do all of these hotels offer free airport shuttles?

Yes. All five hotels on this list provide complimentary 24-hour airport shuttles. Call the front desk from baggage claim when you land rather than waiting at the shared shuttle stop, which can save you 10 to 15 minutes.

How do I get from these hotels to the Metro K Line?

Take the hotel shuttle or a short taxi to the LAX terminals, then board the LAX Automated People Mover at the terminal connector. The APM runs to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where you can board the Metro K Line for connections to Inglewood, Leimert Park, and downtown Los Angeles.

Which hotel is best for a long layover or multi-night stay?

The Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard at 5933 W Century Blvd offers full kitchenette suites and earns the highest guest score on this list. It suits travelers who need more than a standard room for an overnight or multi-night airport stay.

Is there a four-star hotel with a free shuttle near LAX?

Two four-star properties on this list offer free 24-hour shuttles: the H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection By Hilton at 6151 W Century Blvd and the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel at 6101 W Century Blvd. Both are within 0.3 miles of the LAX campus and reach the terminals in 3 to 4 minutes by taxi.

How long does it take to get from these hotels to LAX terminals by transit?

From any of the five hotels on this list, the total transit time to a terminal runs roughly 15 to 18 minutes. That includes a short taxi or shuttle ride to the APM station, a 6-minute APM ride to the terminal connector, and a walk to the check-in area. This estimate does not include security wait times.

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