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greater Los Angeles hotels with a spa, Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 30, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Wednesday to Monday, 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 15 of the 34 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, Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 30, 2026

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 2026-11-25, check-out 2026-11-30, 5 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 2026-11-25 to 2026-11-30; 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 (15 of 34 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. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena — 2-star, Howard Johnson

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

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

4. The Biltmore Los Angeles — 4-star, Millennium Hotels and Resorts

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

6. Hotel Hermosa — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (28)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 30, 2026
  1. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena, Pasadena
    #1 of 6 · Pasadena

    Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena

    2-star · Howard Johnson

    $119a night · Nov 25 to 30

    A cheaper Pasadena College-area base with microwaves, refrigerators and included regular-car parking. You accept Aging rooms; breakfast and pool availability need confirmation.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $596 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, LAX & El Segundo
    #2 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

    4-star · Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

    $151a night · Nov 25 to 30

    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.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $753 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Hilton Los Angeles Airport

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $152a night · Nov 25 to 30

    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.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $758 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Biltmore Los Angeles, Downtown LA
    #4 of 6 · Downtown LA

    The Biltmore Los Angeles

    4-star · Millennium Hotels and Resorts

    $163a night · Nov 25 to 30

    Grand historic architecture at a cheaper Downtown rate for character-focused travelers. You accept Dated rooms, uneven bathrooms and nighttime surroundings that divide guests.

    $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.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $817 all in for 5 nights, of which $201 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

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

    3-star · Best Western

    $165a night · Nov 25 to 30

    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.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $825 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Hotel Hermosa

    3-star · Independent

    $169a night · Nov 25 to 30

    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.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $843 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

15 of 34 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 Nov 25 to 30

  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 Nov 25 to 30

  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 Nov 25 to 30

  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 Nov 25 to 30

  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 Nov 25 to 30

  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 Nov 25 to 30

  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 Nov 25 to 30

  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 Nov 25 to 30

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

28 more
  1. 1. BLVD Hotel and Studios Universal-Hollywood, an Ascend Collection Hotel · Universal City · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (14%)$188Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  2. 2. Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town · Pasadena · 4-star$53/night less than Expedia (12%)$191Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  3. 3. Los Angeles Airport Marriott · LAX · 4-star$207Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  4. 4. The Kinney - Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (9%)$209Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  5. 5. Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood · Hollywood · 3-star$19/night less than Booking.com (7%)$217Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  6. 6. Marina del Rey Hotel · Venice · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (10%)$264Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  7. 7. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites · Santa Monica · 4-star$13/night less than Expedia (4%)$284Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  8. 8. The Garland · Universal City · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (19%)$300Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  9. 9. W Hollywood · Hollywood · 4-star$308Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  10. 10. Beverly Hills Marriott · Beverly Hills · 4-star$20/night less than Expedia (4%)$348Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  11. 11. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG · Downtown LA · 4-star$363Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  12. 12. Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles · Pasadena · 5-star$176/night less than Expedia (32%)$365Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  13. 13. The Huntley Hotel · Santa Monica · 4-star$370Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  14. 14. Shore Hotel · Santa Monica · 4-star$392Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  15. 15. Fairmont Miramar Hotel · Santa Monica · 5-star$411Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  16. 16. Sunset Marquis · West Hollywood · 4-star$482Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  17. 17. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey · Venice · 5-star$487Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  18. 18. 1 Hotel West Hollywood · West Hollywood · 5-star$535Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  19. 19. Shade Hotel · Manhattan Beach · 4-star$566Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  20. 20. The West Hollywood EDITION · West Hollywood · 5-star$613Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  21. 21. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 5-star$692Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  22. 22. Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$223/night less than Expedia (21%)$844Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  23. 23. Shutters on the Beach · Santa Monica · 5-star$861Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  24. 24. Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel · Beverly Hills · 5-star$908Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  25. 25. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$1,138Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  26. 26. The Peninsula Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$1,197Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  27. 27. Regent Santa Monica Beach · Santa Monica · 5-star$1,206Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  28. 28. The Beverly Hills Hotel · Beverly Hills · 5-star$1,279Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
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