Century Inn — Los Angeles, United States

Century Inn is a basic 2-star roadside motel near LAX in Los Angeles, United States.

Address: 4849 West Century Blvd, Inglewood. Property ID: 4168914.

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About Century Inn

Property type: Mini-hotel
2-star hotel
4849 West Century Blvd, Inglewood
City page: Hotels in Los Angeles

Axel's take: 6.4/10

It works for an uncomplicated airport night, with motel-level compromises.

Choose it for: Free parking, in-room food storage and a practical airport-area address.
Skip it if: You need dependable quiet, polished rooms or a walkable sightseeing base.

Axel's opinion of Century Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Expedia · Booking.com · Kayak · Priceline · Hotel website. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room

Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Apartment

3 Bedrooms Apartment

3 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Bedrooms: 3
3 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
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3 Bedrooms Cottage

Bedrooms: 3

Location

Practical for airport errands and Inglewood events, awkward for wider LA sightseeing.

The block: The address puts you on busy West Century Boulevard in Inglewood. Food options are nearby, but this is a traffic corridor rather than a strolling neighborhood. Treat walks as practical food runs and use signalized crossings rather than cutting across the boulevard.
Getting around: A car or taxi is the straightforward choice with luggage. Metro 117 runs along Century Boulevard toward LAX/Metro Transit Center; it is useful for reaching the wider network, not a direct terminal drop-off. For sightseeing across LA, we'd choose a base closer to the places you intend to visit.
After dark: Think roadside food stops rather than an evening neighborhood to explore. Traffic and neighboring-room noise make this a weaker choice for light sleepers.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Expedia · Booking.com · Kayak · Priceline · Hotel website.

Best areas in Los Angeles for travelers on a budget

LAX & El Segundo: 7.5/10 for travelers on a budget. The strongest value score and lowest typical rates lead this ranking; check transport needs before choosing it for a longer holiday.
Downtown LA: 7.4/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong value, below-city typical rates and rail connections make a practical alternative when sightseeing fills your days.
Hollywood: 7.0/10 for travelers on a budget. Typical rates sit near the city median, but useful rail, nearby sights and strong hotels support a practical budget stay.
Universal City: 5.9/10 for travelers on a budget. Slightly below-city typical rates and useful rail help, especially when staying close to Universal avoids repeated cross-city trips.
Pasadena: 5.5/10 for travelers on a budget. Below-city typical rates and reasonable value suit northeast-focused visits; savings are less persuasive if most plans lie across LA.
Long Beach: 5.5/10 for travelers on a budget.
Venice & Marina del Rey: 5.3/10 for travelers on a budget.
Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: 4.7/10 for travelers on a budget.
West Hollywood: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget.
Santa Monica: 4.0/10 for travelers on a budget.
Beverly Hills: 3.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Where to stay in Los Angeles for travelers on a budget

Hotels around Century Inn

Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX (The same Century Boulevard airport corridor). Motel 6 LAX wins when: Pet-friendly accommodation and a familiar, deliberately sparse motel setup. Keep Century Inn when: Keep Century Inn for included parking and its microwave-and-refrigerator setup; Motel 6 charges for parking and its limited-hours airport shuttle.
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG (Century Boulevard near the airport). Holiday Inn LAX wins when: Comfortable beds and a free 24-hour airport shuttle, accepting variable waits and dated edges. Keep Century Inn when: Keep Century Inn when included parking and basic in-room food facilities matter more than a fuller-service hotel.

Alternatives for the same trip

Kawada Hotel (Downtown LA). Kawada wins when: A Downtown museum-and-transit trip spent mostly outside the hotel, accepting tiny rooms and street or air-conditioning noise. Keep Century Inn when: Century Inn fits airport-area errands and drivers who prioritize included parking over Downtown access.

What guests say

The 50-review sample averages 3.8/5 but spans five years. Of 7 2026 reviews, 4 praise cleanliness and 4 praise service; 1 criticizes the motel's basic standard. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):

Mariano · 3/5 · Oct 16, 2026: “Ideal for budget-conscious travelers. Simple but includes a refrigerator, microwave, free parking, air conditioning, a desk, and a vending machine. Many fast-food restaurants are within 2 or 3 blocks. Very close to LAX airport.”
Franco · 5/5 · Oct 14, 2026: “Excellent hotel and Lucy provides excellent service. Very comfortable and highly recommended, we'll be back soon 😊.”
Aixa · 5/5 · Oct 14, 2026: “A very good place, and above all, affordable. Ideal for families. It has a microwave, refrigerator, and television. Most rooms have two king-size beds. Very good and highly recommended. We are from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mrs.”
Resident · 4/5 · May 23, 2026: “Motel 6 canceled my reservation and refused get my money back either after late night flights got delayed over 2 hours at 3am, and literally kicked me out, and took my money. Just terrible.”

Good to know

Parking: $0 self-parking; limited to 1 space per unit.
Check-in / check-out: Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 11:00.
Stairs: Upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
Pets: Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.
Arrival documents: Photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Expedia · Booking.com · Kayak · Priceline · Hotel website · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

Rooms: Basic rooms with air conditioning, microwaves and refrigerators; furnishings and room condition receive mixed assessments.
Cleanliness: The recent reviews include clean-room reports, but the wider record is uneven: Booking.com scores cleanliness 7.2, while Expedia scores it 5.6.
Service: Helpful staff are a recurring positive in the reviews and Expedia accounts, though one January 2026 review describes slow check-in.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour desk and limited on-site parking; upper floors require stairs.
Fees and surprises: Self-parking is $0, limited to 1 space per unit.
Hotel policies: Extra bed: $35 per guest per night

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