The short answer: No LAX hotel is a sensible walk, even the ones that look close on a map. Stay on the Century Boulevard corridor and plan on a free hotel shuttle, which picks up on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons. Qantas flies from the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes and slower service overnight, so confirm your hotel's shuttle hours before an early flight or a late arrival.
2 terminals · 9 stays covered · Last checked · How we checkPick your terminal, then filter by how you get there, the kind of trip and what you want to spend. A hotel that serves more than one terminal appears once for each, with that terminal's journey time and cost.
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Hotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride
Totals are a typical room for one night plus getting to the terminal, for two adults, one way. Checked October 2026; your dates may cost more or less. Prices were sampled in Australian dollars and converted to USD at the 2026-10-28 rate, so treat them as approximate.
Choose your terminal and the kind of trip. We show the one hotel we would book, and why.
Our pickTom Bradley International Terminal · Early flight
Why we would choose itIt is the closest hotel and the shuttle is listed as free and 24 hours.
The compromise. You wait for a shared shuttle, which travellers say takes about 20 minutes.
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Our pickTom Bradley International Terminal · Late arrival
Why we would choose itThe shuttle is listed as free and 24 hours, and the hotel has a 24-hour market.
The compromise. You wait for a shared shuttle, and overnight waits can reach 30 minutes.
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Our pickTom Bradley International Terminal · Overnight connection
Why we would choose itThe closest hotel, with a shuttle listed as free and 24 hours.
The compromise. You wait for a shared shuttle twice.
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Our pickTom Bradley International Terminal · Family trip
Why we would choose itSeparate sleeping and living areas, a full kitchen and breakfast included, with a free shuttle.
The compromise. Guests rate it lower than the big hotels and the deposit is US$300.
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Our pickTom Bradley International Terminal · Long layover
Why we would choose itA heated pool, a hot tub, a gym and four places to eat, with a dedicated shuttle listed as 24 hours.
The compromise. A large conference hotel, and early check-in has a fee.
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Our pickTom Bradley International Terminal · Older travellers
Why we would choose itThe closest hotel on the corridor, with a shuttle listed as 24 hours and staff after hours.
The compromise. A shared shuttle with a wait, and it is a large hotel.
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Our pickTom Bradley International Terminal · Budget stay
Why we would choose itA dedicated shuttle listed as 24 hours, a heated pool and a gym, at one of the lowest rates here.
The compromise. A large conference hotel, and early check-in has a fee.
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Our pickTerminals 1 to 8 · Early flight
Why we would choose itIt is the closest hotel and the shuttle is listed as free and 24 hours.
The compromise. You wait for a shared shuttle, which travellers say takes about 20 minutes.
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Our pickTerminals 1 to 8 · Late arrival
Why we would choose itThe shuttle is listed as free and 24 hours, and the hotel has a 24-hour market.
The compromise. You wait for a shared shuttle, and overnight waits can reach 30 minutes.
You book with the provider, not with us. We may earn a commission if you do. It never decides what we recommend.
Our pickTerminals 1 to 8 · Overnight connection
Why we would choose itThe closest hotel, with a shuttle listed as free and 24 hours.
The compromise. You wait for a shared shuttle twice.
You book with the provider, not with us. We may earn a commission if you do. It never decides what we recommend.
Our pickTerminals 1 to 8 · Family trip
Why we would choose itSeparate sleeping and living areas, a full kitchen and breakfast included, with a free shuttle.
The compromise. Guests rate it lower than the big hotels and the deposit is US$300.
You book with the provider, not with us. We may earn a commission if you do. It never decides what we recommend.
Our pickTerminals 1 to 8 · Long layover
Why we would choose itA heated pool, a hot tub, a gym and four places to eat, with a dedicated shuttle listed as 24 hours.
The compromise. A large conference hotel, and early check-in has a fee.
You book with the provider, not with us. We may earn a commission if you do. It never decides what we recommend.
Our pickTerminals 1 to 8 · Older travellers
Why we would choose itThe closest hotel on the corridor, with a shuttle listed as 24 hours and staff after hours.
The compromise. A shared shuttle with a wait, and it is a large hotel.
You book with the provider, not with us. We may earn a commission if you do. It never decides what we recommend.
Our pickTerminals 1 to 8 · Budget stay
Why we would choose itA dedicated shuttle listed as 24 hours, a heated pool and a gym, at one of the lowest rates here.
The compromise. A large conference hotel, and early check-in has a fee.
You book with the provider, not with us. We may earn a commission if you do. It never decides what we recommend.
Each terminal has its own short lists, because the hotels you can walk to are different at every one.
Your booking confirmation names it. If you only know the airline, this is where each one mostly flies from. Airlines do move, so check before you book a room.
| Terminal | Airlines you will mostly find |
|---|---|
| Tom Bradley International Terminal | Qantas, per Qantas, and most other international airlines. Other airline names come from third-party guides, so check your ticket |
| Terminals 1 to 8 | Mostly US domestic airlines, such as Southwest, Delta, American, Alaska and United. This comes from third-party guides, so check your ticket |
What about the layout decides where you should sleep.
Almost every hotel around the airport falls into one of these. Knowing which you want is most of the decision.
The Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Gateway, Westin, Hilton, Marriott, Courtyard, Hyatt Place and Homewood Suites sit along Century Boulevard, a few minutes by road from the terminals. All list a free airport shuttle on Booking.com. Many say 24 hours, but the hours come from Booking.com and third-party listings, so confirm them for your flight. Best for early flights, late arrivals and most families.
Embassy Suites LAX South is on Imperial Avenue in El Segundo, about a mile from the airport. Its shuttle runs by request only, so you phone to be collected. Best for a mid-morning flight and a family that wants breakfast included.
Some hotels bundle a night with parking and a shuttle. The package only pays off on a long trip or a long drive to LAX, so compare the total before you book. Best for a long drive in and a very early flight.
Pick the trip closest to yours. You will choose your terminal on the next page.
Sleep close enough that the morning is a short walk or a short ride.
Early flight staysArr 23:55Get from the gate to a bed without waiting on a shuttle that has stopped.
Late arrival staysConnect 9hDecide whether to stay inside the terminal, next to it, or head out.
Connection staysFamily × 4Rooms that fit everyone, and a transfer that works with bags and a buggy.
Family staysLayover 7hA day room, a shower or a few hours out. What is realistic in the time you have.
Layover optionsStep-freeA short, calm route from the room to check-in, with as few steps, waits and transfers as possible.
Stays for older travellersLowest totalThe lowest total for the night, with the room and the trip to the terminal added up.
Budget staysYour booking confirmation names it. If you only know the airline, the table on this page shows where each one mostly flies from. Airlines do move, so check before you book a room.
Nine terminals around a horseshoe. Terminals 1 to 8 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT, also called Terminal B) sit around a loop road. Inside security, some terminals are joined by walkways, but the walks can be long and not every link works the same way. Check LAX's terminal map for your route. Qantas uses the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Qantas says its flights arrive and depart from TBIT, and you clear customs and immigration in Los Angeles. TBIT is being modernised, with work due to finish before the 2028 Olympic Games. Check your ticket for the terminal. Nothing is walkable. Several hotels on Century Boulevard look close on a map. Travellers describe the walk as unpleasant, with fast roads and construction. Treat every hotel here as a shuttle or a ride. Hotel shuttles and rideshare pick up in different places. Hotel shuttles use the Upper/Departures Level, at red pylons marked for hotel and private parking shuttles. Taxis and ride apps pick up from LAX-it, east of Terminal 1, reached by a free LAX-it shuttle. The Hilton's Booking.com page says its shuttle collects on the Lower/Arrivals Level only, so ask your hotel where to stand. The people mover is not open yet. The Automated People Mover (SkyLink) has missed one opening date after another. Reports differ on the next date, so check LAWA before you plan around it. Until it opens, shuttle buses and LAX-it carry the load, so allow extra time around terminal traffic. Shuttle times are longer than they look. Hotels list free shuttles every 15 to 35 minutes. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes, a 10 to 15 minute ride depending on terminal and traffic, and slower service overnight. These are traveller reports, not hotel timetables.
A Century Boulevard hotel with a free shuttle: The Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Gateway, Westin, Hilton, Marriott, Courtyard, Hyatt Place and Homewood Suites sit along Century Boulevard, a few minutes by road from the terminals. All list a free airport shuttle on Booking.com. Many say 24 hours, but the hours come from Booking.com and third-party listings, so confirm them for your flight. Best for early flights, late arrivals and most families. A hotel in El Segundo, with a shuttle on request: Embassy Suites LAX South is on Imperial Avenue in El Segundo, about a mile from the airport. Its shuttle runs by request only, so you phone to be collected. Best for a mid-morning flight and a family that wants breakfast included. A park, sleep and fly package: Some hotels bundle a night with parking and a shuttle. The package only pays off on a long trip or a long drive to LAX, so compare the total before you book. Best for a long drive in and a very early flight.
