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greater Los Angeles hotels with a spa, New Year’s Eve stay, Dec 30 to Jan 2, 2027

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Wednesday to Saturday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 14 of the 32 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a spa or a hot tub, by Google’s listing. The greater Los Angeles selection spans Hollywood, Downtown LA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Universal City, Beverly Hills, Venice & Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach, LAX & El Segundo and Long Beach. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Santa Monica: the easiest beach-first base, provided you accept long trips across LA. Beverly Hills: polished shopping and quieter evenings, but not the easiest sightseeing base. Hollywood: choose Hollywood for practical sightseeing, not the movie-star fantasy. Downtown LA: the strongest urban base for museums, games and rail, with block-by-block trade-offs.

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greater Los Angeles hotels with a spa, New Year’s Eve stay, Dec 30 to Jan 2, 2027

Every hotel here has a spa or a hot tub, by Google’s listing. The greater Los Angeles selection spans Hollywood, Downtown LA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Universal City, Beverly Hills, Venice & Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach, LAX & El Segundo and Long Beach. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels with a spa or a hot tub, located in greater Los Angeles (Hollywood, Downtown LA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Universal City, Beverly Hills, Venice & Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach, LAX & El Segundo and Long Beach); check-in 2026-12-30, check-out 2027-01-02, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Santa Monica; Beverly Hills; Hollywood; Downtown LA. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-30 to 2027-01-02; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (14 of 32 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Santa Monica: The easiest beach-first base, provided you accept long trips across LA. Typical $419 a night. Subway: E Line at Downtown Santa Monica.
  • Beverly Hills: Polished shopping and quieter evenings, but not the easiest sightseeing base. Typical $926 a night. Subway: Walk the Golden Triangle.
  • Hollywood: Choose Hollywood for practical sightseeing, not the movie-star fantasy. Typical $280 a night. Subway: B Line at Hollywood/Highland and Hollywood/Vine.
  • Downtown LA: The strongest urban base for museums, games and rail, with block-by-block trade-offs. Typical $192 a night. Subway: A/B/D/E lines serve different districts.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel — 4-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

2. Hilton Los Angeles Airport — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

3. Hotel Hermosa — 3-star, independent

4. The Kinney - Venice Beach — 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

5. Los Angeles Airport Marriott — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

6. Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA — 3-star, Best Western

More hotels in the area (26)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for New Year’s Eve stay, Dec 30 to Jan 2, 2027
  1. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, LAX & El Segundo
    #1 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

    4-star · Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

    $150a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Spacious airport-stopover rooms with a complimentary 24-hour shuttle and full-service facilities. You accept Variable shuttle waits, soundproofing and dated finishes.

    $3/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $307 vs $313 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $450 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hilton Los Angeles Airport, LAX & El Segundo
    #2 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Hilton Los Angeles Airport

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $157a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Refreshed rooms and round-the-clock dining for practical airport and conference stays. You accept Runway-facing aircraft noise, paid extras and convention check-in queues.

    $35/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $292 vs $363 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $472 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hotel Hermosa, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach
    #3 of 6 · Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach

    Hotel Hermosa

    3-star · Independent

    $183a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    A cheaper South Bay base with a pool, games and an ocean-view patio. You accept Road-facing traffic noise, some wear and paid parking.

    $30/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $299 vs $359 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $549 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Kinney - Venice Beach, Venice & Marina del Rey
    #4 of 6 · Venice & Marina del Rey

    The Kinney - Venice Beach

    3-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

    $231a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Comfortable rooms and courtyard games for a cheaper, informal Venice stay. You accept A 15–30-minute beach walk and only a small dipping pool. 20 minutes' walk to Venice Canals.

    $23/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $451 vs $497 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $692 all in for 3 nights, of which $33 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Los Angeles Airport Marriott, LAX & El Segundo
    #5 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Los Angeles Airport Marriott

    4-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $258a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    A standout pool and several dining options for families between flights. You accept Parking costs extra, shuttle waits vary, and public areas get busy.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $775 all in for 3 nights, of which $48 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA, Hollywood
    #6 of 6 · Hollywood

    Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA

    3-star · Best Western

    $258a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    A cheaper Hollywood Bowl base with friendly staff and useful in-room appliances. You accept Dated rooms, road noise and tight paid parking. Ten minutes' walk to Hollywood Boulevard / Walk of Fame at Chinese Theatre.

    $46/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $472 vs $563 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $773 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

14 of 32 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles · Pasadena · 5-star$176/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $759 vs $1,111 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  2. 2. The Biltmore Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 4-star$127/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $599 vs $854 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  3. 3. Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$223/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $1,722 vs $2,168 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  4. 4. Hilton Los Angeles Airport · LAX · 4-star$35/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $292 vs $363 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  5. 5. The Garland · Universal City · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $591 vs $729 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  6. 6. Hotel Hermosa · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $299 vs $359 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  7. 7. Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA · Hollywood · 3-star$46/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $472 vs $563 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  8. 8. BLVD Hotel and Studios Universal-Hollywood, an Ascend Collection Hotel · Universal City · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $405 vs $474 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. BLVD Hotel and Studios Universal-Hollywood, an Ascend Collection Hotel · Universal City · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (14%)$260Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  2. 2. The Biltmore Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 4-star$127/night less than Expedia (30%)$266Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  3. 3. Marina del Rey Hotel · Venice · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (10%)$322Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  4. 4. The Garland · Universal City · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (19%)$328Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  5. 5. Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood · Hollywood · 3-star$19/night less than Booking.com (7%)$340Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  6. 6. Beverly Hills Marriott · Beverly Hills · 4-star$20/night less than Expedia (4%)$374Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  7. 7. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites · Santa Monica · 4-star$13/night less than Expedia (4%)$389Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  8. 8. W Hollywood · Hollywood · 4-star$429Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  9. 9. Shore Hotel · Santa Monica · 4-star$488Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  10. 10. Fairmont Miramar Hotel · Santa Monica · 5-star$511Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  11. 11. Shade Hotel · Manhattan Beach · 4-star$547Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  12. 12. The Huntley Hotel · Santa Monica · 4-star$568Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  13. 13. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey · Venice · 5-star$628Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  14. 14. Sunset Marquis · West Hollywood · 4-star$638Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  15. 15. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG · Downtown LA · 4-star$732Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  16. 16. The West Hollywood EDITION · West Hollywood · 5-star$734Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  17. 17. 1 Hotel West Hollywood · West Hollywood · 5-star$800Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  18. 18. Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$223/night less than Expedia (21%)$861Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  19. 19. Shutters on the Beach · Santa Monica · 5-star$861Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  20. 20. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 5-star$923Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  21. 21. Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel · Beverly Hills · 5-star$951Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  22. 22. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$1,171Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  23. 23. The Peninsula Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$1,327Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  24. 24. The Beverly Hills Hotel · Beverly Hills · 5-star$1,526Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  25. 25. Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles · Pasadena · 5-star$176/night less than Expedia (32%)$2,235Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  26. 26. Regent Santa Monica Beach · Santa Monica · 5-star$2,594Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
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