Los Angeles Airport Marriott

Rooms and decor

Turn onto Century Blvd from the airport side and you'll spot the big tower of the Los Angeles Airport Marriott at number 5855, one of the flagship hotels in the airport district and a fixture next to LAX for decades. The lobby is wide and bright, and the renovation has made it feel a good deal more current, with lounge corners, a coffee spot and room to handle a crowd without feeling cramped. The rooms come in several types, done in easy, neutral tones with the soft beds you expect from Marriott, clean bathrooms and the basics covered. Higher floors look out over the airport district and the distant city skyline. With more than 1,000 rooms, the place takes in large groups easily, which is one reason people flying in for a game or concert as a party tend to pick it as their base.

Food and amenities

The highlight here is the resort-style outdoor pool, ringed by palm trees and sun loungers, a downtime corner that makes you forget you're near an airport. There's a fitness center if you want to work out. On the food side, it is all in one place: several restaurants and bars, with the JW Steakhouse as the standout that gets talked about most, good for a proper dinner before or after a game. There's also a cafe and a lobby bar for a relaxed sit or to meet up with the rest of your group, so you barely need to head out for food if you'd rather not.

Location and getting there

What makes this hotel appealing for the game crowd is the location. From the hotel, SoFi Stadium is only about 3.3 miles away, roughly an 8 to 12 minute drive on Century Blvd, a straight, easy road with no winding around to give you a headache. The hotel sits right in the LAX airport district and runs an airport shuttle, so getting in and out is simple. It suits anyone flying in and then renting a car or grabbing a ride to the stadium, and the nearby freeways make it easy enough to head into the city or other neighborhoods.

Things to know before booking

First, the location: this is the airport district, not a walkable city-center spot where you can stroll out to street-side restaurants. If your trip is mainly about seeing the city rather than a game, you'll lean on a car a fair bit. Second, the add-on costs. A big hotel like this tends to tack on several charges, such as parking and assorted fees, so check them all before booking so checkout doesn't surprise you. And last, because it is so large with so many rooms, check-in lines and elevator waits can run longer than usual when the hotel is full or there's a major SoFi event, so leave a little buffer.

Our take

This one suits groups and parties flying in for a game or concert at SoFi Stadium who want a large hotel, everything covered, and a quick drive to the stadium, along with business travelers who want convenience near LAX. If you weigh a location that drives to the stadium in minutes and everything-in-one-building amenities more than staying in the heart of the city, this delivers and is worth the price. We give it 8.3/10.