Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

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Sonesta Hotels
8.1 (7426 reviews)
5985 West Century Boulevard , Los Angeles , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Free airport shuttle / transfer
Convenient location near LAX
Comfortable, spacious rooms and bathrooms
Modern, clean property
Pool and gym available
Late check-out available
Cons:
Rude or unhelpful front desk staff / long check-in waits
Undisclosed additional fees and high security deposit
Overbooking incident with no assistance
Occasional cigarette smell on room entry
Some beds too soft for certain guests
Very cold air conditioning in hallways/fitness area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Generally described as modern and clean (multiple mentions). A few reports of gritty sheets and an initial cigarette smell in one room lowered this slightly.
Service
6
Repeated negative comments about check-in staff being rude or unhelpful, long waits and an overbooking incident; these service issues meaningfully dragged this category down.
Location
9.8
Consistently praised for being right by LAX with frequent free shuttle service; excellent choice for short stays near the airport.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms described as practical, spacious and comfortable with large bathrooms and good showers. Some guests noted overly soft beds or occasional bedding issues.
Amenities
9
Good on-site amenities reported (free airport transfer/shuttle, pool, gym, late check-out availability). Minor complaints about very cold AC in hallways/fitness room.
Value for Money
6
Mixed to negative: some guests felt value was good, but multiple significant complaints about undisclosed destination/resort fees, large security deposits and price discrepancies reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier (not specifically discussed in reviews).
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall positive comments about comfort, modern facilities and convenience for airport stays, tempered by service-related problems and unexpected fees; many guests still recommend or would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 13:15

Property Description

Convenient Location and Shuttle Service
Located just 400 meters from Los Angeles International Airport, Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX offers 24-hour airport shuttles included in the daily destination fee, providing easy access to the city center.

Dining Options
Guests can indulge in a variety of culinary experiences on-site. From California cuisine at The Landing Restaurant to sushi at Yokoso Sushi Bar, there are options to satisfy every craving. The Century Taproom offers live music, sporting events on TV, and a selection of wines and microbrews.

Comfortable Accommodations
The air-conditioned rooms feature paid WiFi, flat-screen HD cable TV, ergonomic chairs, and moveable work desks. Ironing facilities are also included, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX for a seamless blend of convenience, dining, and comfort.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note: This is a 100% nonsmoking property. If a guest smokes in a guest room, an additional cleaning fee will be assessed and the guest will be asked to leave the property immediately. Please contact hotel for more information.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $150 per pet, per stay applies. A maximum of 2 pets per room is allowed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LAX

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 7426 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 6
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Robert • couple • nl
7
Prima voor een nachtje
Pros:

Prima lokatie en met de shuttlebus vanaf het vliegveld goede bereikbaar

Cons:

Wat op de kamer om de zoveel minuten een raar geluid. Leek we een zingende leiding….of iets van een ventilator die ons uit onze slaap hield.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pleasant stsy
Pros:

Room was okay, the gym, the restaurant choice, the shuttle pick up and airport drop off.

Cons:

Late check in, no early check in, flight came in early, hard to contact without a phone, had a wait for the shuttle, then at 9am told I could check in at 2pm, at 2pm was told it would be 4pm. I complained having booked the accommodation a year ago. Was given a different room. Unfortunately the pool was in the shade and by check in temperature cool. Also the damage fee deposit was more than the room charge?

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • cy
9
Modern new rooms and squeaky clean!
Pros:

Very nice and spacious room, and everything was very clean. Modern and new room and bathroom and was very comfortable. A free shuttle bus runs between the airport and hotel which we used to leave and go back to the airport. A 15-minute drive which is perfect if you are only staying a night and want to be somewhere close to the airport. Highly recommended!

Cons:

Everything was excellent!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • us
10
Very friendly and helpful staff, very quick check in/check or system
Pros:

Very close to the airport

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Barker • solo_traveller • gb
5
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Bradley • family_with_children • gb
10
Perfect 👍
Pros:

Very clean and modern 👍

Cons:

Nothing bad to say

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ae
10
Pros:

Just easy to get to from the airport and modern rooms.

Cons:

The queue for a coffee was crazy and the assistant hwo gets your bag wasn't always at the desk but these are small things.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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debbie • couple • au
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
8
Our stay was very good and convenient for us.
Pros:

Location to LAX is great especially before our early morning flight the next morning. Had dinner there, which was fine. Our room was comfortable.

Cons:

No issues or complaints!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely rooms and bathroom, comfortable bed! Great flexible check-in and check-out process.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn't like

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Petit oiseau bleu • solo_traveller • pf
9
Stop over for 3 days in LA.
Pros:

L’emplacement, les restaurants, la navette aéroport et le personnel.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • couple • au
9
Fantastic, comfortable Room in a perfect location but horrible wifi
Pros:

Spacious room with huge, comfortable bed. Great shower and literally walkable from the rental car drop off at the airport. The 24 hours shuttle was brilliant.staff at check in were also wonderful.

Cons:

The WiFi was horrible - not ideal when we were trying to check in for flights, etc

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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juan • solo_traveller • cn
2
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Hôtel très confortable et extrêmement bien situé à 6' de l'aéroport international et domestique. Le service de navettes gratuites de l'hôtel est grandement appréciable. Parfait pour un transit !

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • solo_traveller • de
10
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Diane • couple • us
10
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Juan Pablo • couple • co
10
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anne lyse • solo_traveller • fr
8
Bien pour le départ
Pros:

Hôtel proche de l aéroport
Navette au départ de l hôtel pour aller a l aéroport
Bonne insonorisation

Cons:

Restaurant très chère.
On est passe par uber eat.
Manque un micro onde.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ann • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Local very convenient to catch an early morning flight, hotel has a shuttle which we didn't know about when we arrived but used to get to sirport

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Eitan Oved • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

Comfortable

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee