Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
8620 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Los Angeles, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG is a 3-star airport-area hotel at 8620 Airport Blvd in Los Angeles, about 2.3 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. It’s positioned as practical, standard lodging geared to short stays and flight connections, with a public rating of 4.2/5 from 2,036 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Modern rooms include desks, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, free WiFi, and bathrooms with high-pressure showerheads. Suites add minifridges and microwaves plus separate living areas with pull-out sofas; some include whirlpool tubs. Guests have noted occasional maintenance/condition issues (such as loose USB outlets) and occasional cleanliness gaps.
Breakfast & On-site services
A free hot breakfast bar is included, with rotating hot options alongside basics like fruit and cereals. The hotel also operates a 24-hour business center and has a meeting room for up to 40 people, supporting early departures and late arrivals common to airport stays.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include a fitness center and a heated outdoor pool. Free parking is available, and a complimentary airport shuttle is provided for LAX connections.
Location & Nearby
The hotel sits within reach of dining such as The Daily Grill (about 1.9 km away). For sightseeing beyond the airport corridor, it’s a drive to major Los Angeles attractions including the Venice Canal Historic District (~8.1 km), Venice Boardwalk (~9.2 km), Santa Monica Pier (~11.8 km), LACMA (~11.9 km), and The Getty (~15.5 km), with farther draws like Griffith Observatory (~19.4 km) and Universal Studios Hollywood (~20.0 km).
Best for
Best suited to travelers needing a reliable LAX-area base with included hot breakfast, free parking, and a complimentary airport shuttle. It also works well for short stopovers or quick LA visits where you want straightforward rooms (and suite options with microwave/minifridge) rather than a resort-style stay.
Travel tips
If you’re relying on the LAX shuttle, allow extra buffer time in case of waits, as some guests report wanting more frequent runs. Rooms can face street/area noise; light sleepers may prefer packing earplugs or requesting a quieter placement if available. Many major attractions (Santa Monica, Venice, LACMA, The Getty, Hollywood) are reachable by car from this airport corridor, so plan drive times accordingly.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the convenience of the LAX location and the complimentary airport shuttle, often calling out helpful shuttle drivers. The included hot breakfast is a recurring positive, with multiple hot options, though the breakfast area can get crowded and items may run out at peak times. Cleanliness and upkeep are generally described as solid for an airport hotel, but some stays report room readiness, deeper-clean needs, or minor maintenance issues. A smaller number of comments point to service inconsistencies, including an unpleasant interaction related to a service animal, and some guests wish shuttle frequency were higher.
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