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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Rowena • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location is very near airport and has free shuttle

Cons:

None

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • au
10
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Florinia • couple • us
9
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Marc • solo_traveller • us
8
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • us
8
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TIEN FU • extended_group • tw
9
Pros:

基本上該給的東西都有給，24小時接駁車非常方便

Cons:

除了押金比較高之外，沒什麼不滿意的地方

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Sebastien • family_with_children • fr
10
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Roffe • couple • ca
8
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Lynette • extended_group • us
10
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Melani • couple • mx
7
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JESSIKA • solo_traveller • mx
8
Es buena opcion si tienes vuelos
Pros:

Tiene shuttle gratuito al aeropuerto, habitaciones comodas.

Cons:

El personal no fue muy amable.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
10
Will recommend to my Australian friends if they ever need a place to stay for layover in LA
Pros:

Property was a great location for our layover great cafe was open late for us to get food when we arrived the shuttle service was great

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • it
10
Tutto favoloso!
Pros:

Navetta aereo portuale gratuita ogni 15 minuti, vicinissimo all’aereoporto, camera pulitissima, bagno spazioso

Cons:

Niente

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • solo_traveller • bg
8
Pros:

It is in perfect location, easy to go there from the airport.
Shuttle is 24/7 which was very helpful

Cons:

Everything was okay

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

all good really

Cons:

everything on point

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Christiane • extended_group • us
10
It was a great stay for our family. The staff are great
Pros:

It was very clean, room was comfortable, good location

Cons:

It is very crowded due to its proximity to airport and concert arenas

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Diamond • couple • us
10
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Cass • solo_traveller • au
1
Don’t stay here unless you can sleep through an earthquake and like rude staff!
Pros:

Location and the ONE lady that checked me in was the only polite and friendly staff member.

Cons:

Staff exceptionally rude and unhelpful, vending machine doesn’t work, the room was not the cleanest, the doors all slam which wake you up and shake the bed, I was in a room with an adjoining door and I could head the rather loud obnoxious people next door fart, burp, talk and snore they may as well have been in the bed with me. Worst hotel stay I’ve ever had!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • il
10
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JIALIN • couple • us
8
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