Not quite in the same class as the Beverly Hills Hotel, but handier for a quick getaway, is the Holiday Inn at Los Angeles Airport. There's nothing special about this hotel - there seldom is about a Holiday Inn - but it provides the usual clean and comfortable accommodation. And like most hotels in LA, it provides a good opportunity to practise your Spanish with the staff if you're planning a trip south of the border.
My wife and I stayed here twice in 2006 (coming into and leaving LA). We met friends from Australia there and we twice stayed for 2 nights (almost). Our flight to Kansas City was at 12:45am and likewise coming home to Australia where our flight left at 11:45pm.
We found the staff helpful. The rooms were clean and suited us as we just needed a place to sleep and shower before we left. The first time we drove to Universal and the second time to Hollywood and Beverley Hills. Access easy. The area appears a bit rough but if you stay in the hotel or only venture to Maccas or the Servo on the corner you are okay. Some airlines use it for crew and it serves its purpose at a reasonable rate.
Plan to stay again on our next trip on homeward leg.
on March 18, 2003
on April 5, 2007
