The short answer: Sheraton Gateway has a heated pool, a gym and four places to eat. The Hilton has a bistro open all day and night.
3 stays · Last checked · How we checkThree stays for long layover at LAX Terminals 1 to 8, compared on the transfer, the shuttle hours and the price.
| Stay | How you reach T1-T8 | Hotel to check-in | Room, typical | Transfer | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our pickLowest totalSheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel | Free shuttleHotel 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 | 15 min | $151–$189 | $0 | $151–$189 |
| Best valueHilton Los Angeles Airport | Free shuttleHotel 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 | 15 min | $162–$198 | $0 | $162–$198 |
| Also considerLos Angeles Airport Marriott | Free shuttleHotel 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 | 15 min | $194–$260 | $0 | $194–$260 |
Prices are the lowest room we found on Booking.com across twelve dates, for two adults, one night, in Australian dollars. Shuttle hours are the hotel's or Booking.com's listing and most are unconfirmed. Checked October 2026; your dates may cost more or less.
The right stay changes with the situation and the terminal.
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 staysStep-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 stays