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greater Los Angeles hotels with free cancellation, 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 27 of the 57 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. 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.

West Hollywood: lA's best all-round choice for nightlife, dining and a social stay. LAX and El Segundo: a useful airport stop, not a sensible base for most LA visits. Universal City: stay for Universal, with the B Line as your escape route. Beverly Hills: polished shopping and quieter evenings, but not the easiest sightseeing base.

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greater Los Angeles hotels with free cancellation, Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 30, 2026

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. 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 whose rate for these dates could be cancelled free, 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: West Hollywood; LAX & El Segundo; Universal City; Beverly Hills. 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 (27 of 57 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • West Hollywood: LA's best all-round choice for nightlife, dining and a social stay. Typical $494 a night. Subway: Metro 2 follows Sunset and 4 follows Santa Monica Boulevard.
  • LAX & El Segundo: A useful airport stop, not a sensible base for most LA visits. Typical $167 a night. Subway: K Line stations include Aviation/Century and El Segundo, but are not walkable from every stay.
  • Universal City: Stay for Universal, with the B Line as your escape route. Typical $286 a night. Subway: B Line at Universal City/Studio City, with Universal's shuttle up the hill.
  • Beverly Hills: Polished shopping and quieter evenings, but not the easiest sightseeing base. Typical $926 a night. Subway: Walk the Golden Triangle.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX — 2-star, Motel 6

2. Pasadena Inn at Old Town — 2-star, Green Tree Inns

3. DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo — 4-star, DoubleTree by Hilton

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

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

6. Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX — 2-star, independent

More hotels in the area (51)

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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. Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX, LAX & El Segundo
    #1 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX

    2-star · Motel 6

    $103a night · Nov 25 to 30

    A cheaper, pet-friendly airport stop for travelers comfortable with sparse motel rooms. You accept Traffic noise; parking and limited-hours airport shuttle cost extra.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $514 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Pasadena Inn at Old Town, Pasadena
    #2 of 6 · Pasadena

    Pasadena Inn at Old Town

    2-star · Green Tree Inns

    $112a night · Nov 25 to 30

    Free parking and walking access to Old Pasadena and Del Mar station. You accept Renovations through March 2027, no usable pool and uneven housekeeping.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $558 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo, LAX & El Segundo
    #3 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo

    4-star · DoubleTree by Hilton

    $147a night · Nov 25 to 30

    Helpful staff and nearby rail access for El Segundo business and short airport stays. You accept Dated bathrooms and a limited-hours shuttle with reported delays.

    $30/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $296 vs $355 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $736 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, LAX & El Segundo
    #4 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.

  5. Hilton Los Angeles Airport, LAX & El Segundo
    #5 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.

  6. Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach
    #6 of 6 · Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach

    Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX

    2-star · Independent

    $155a night · Nov 25 to 30

    A cheaper driving base with free parking, especially when booking remodeled Premium rooms. You accept Worn standard rooms, traffic noise and unconfirmed pool availability.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $777 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

27 of 57 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Wayfarer Downtown LA, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Downtown LA · 4-star$350/night less than Expedia (58%)

    Axel $516 vs $1,215 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  2. 2. 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

  3. 3. Pasadena Hotel & Pool · Pasadena · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $374 vs $490 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  4. 4. Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza Hotel · West Hollywood · 3-star$63/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $434 vs $560 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  5. 5. Hotel Carmel · Santa Monica · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $416 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  6. 6. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 4-star$68/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $517 vs $653 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  7. 7. 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

  8. 8. 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

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport Hotel · LAX · 3-star$32/night less than Expedia (16%)$157Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  2. 2. Hotel Hermosa · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (17%)$169Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  3. 3. The Delphi Hotel · Downtown LA · 3-star$71/night less than Expedia (19%)$171Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  4. 4. The Wayfarer Downtown LA, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Downtown LA · 4-star$350/night less than Expedia (58%)$173Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  5. 5. Hotel Carmel · Santa Monica · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)$184Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  6. 6. 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
  7. 7. Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town · Pasadena · 4-star$53/night less than Expedia (12%)$191Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  8. 8. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG · LAX · 3-star$191Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  9. 9. The Westin Los Angeles Airport · LAX · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (2%)$206Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  10. 10. Los Angeles Airport Marriott · LAX · 4-star$207Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  11. 11. The Kinney - Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (9%)$209Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  12. 12. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites · West Hollywood · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$212Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  13. 13. The Westin Pasadena · Pasadena · 4-star$34/night less than Expedia (14%)$216Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  14. 14. The Tangerine - A Burbank Hotel · Universal City · 2-star$217Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  15. 15. El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios · Universal City · 2-star$229Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  16. 16. Residence Inn Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town · Pasadena · 3-star$229Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  17. 17. City Express By Marriott Manhattan Beach · Manhattan Beach · 2-star$231Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  18. 18. Loews Hollywood Hotel · Hollywood · 4-star$233Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  19. 19. Pasadena Hotel & Pool · Pasadena · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (24%)$233Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  20. 20. Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza Hotel · West Hollywood · 3-star$63/night less than Expedia (23%)$234Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  21. 21. Hyatt Place Pasadena · Pasadena · 3-star$62/night less than Expedia (11%)$243Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  22. 22. Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites · Universal City · 2-star$244Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  23. 23. Magic Castle Hotel · Hollywood · 3-star$247Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  24. 24. Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$249Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  25. 25. Erwin Venice Beach Hotel · Venice · 4-star$276Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  26. 26. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites · Santa Monica · 4-star$13/night less than Expedia (4%)$284Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  27. 27. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 4-star$68/night less than Expedia (21%)$293Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  28. 28. The Garland · Universal City · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (19%)$300Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  29. 29. W Hollywood · Hollywood · 4-star$308Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  30. 30. Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood by IHG · Hollywood · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (6%)$316Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  31. 31. Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City · Universal City · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$320Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  32. 32. Sheraton Universal Hotel · Universal City · 4-star$321Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  33. 33. Le Parc at Melrose · West Hollywood · 4-star$19/night less than Expedia (5%)$325Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  34. 34. Marriott Marina del Rey · Venice · 3-star$339Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  35. 35. Beverly Hills Marriott · Beverly Hills · 4-star$20/night less than Expedia (4%)$348Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  36. 36. Burton House, Beverly Hills, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Beverly Hills · 3-star$357Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  37. 37. Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles · Pasadena · 5-star$176/night less than Expedia (32%)$365Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  38. 38. The Beverly Hilton · Beverly Hills · 4-star$92/night less than Expedia (19%)$380Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  39. 39. Fairmont Miramar Hotel · Santa Monica · 5-star$411Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  40. 40. The Sun Rose West Hollywood · West Hollywood · 5-star$418Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  41. 41. The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills · West Hollywood · 5-star$438Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  42. 42. Sunset Marquis · West Hollywood · 4-star$482Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  43. 43. Cameo Beverly Hills Hotel, LXR Hotels & Resorts · Beverly Hills · 5-star$487Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  44. 44. 1 Hotel West Hollywood · West Hollywood · 5-star$535Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  45. 45. Shade Hotel · Manhattan Beach · 4-star$566Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  46. 46. The West Hollywood EDITION · West Hollywood · 5-star$613Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  47. 47. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 5-star$692Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  48. 48. Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$223/night less than Expedia (21%)$844Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  49. 49. Shutters on the Beach · Santa Monica · 5-star$861Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  50. 50. The Peninsula Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$1,197Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  51. 51. The Beverly Hills Hotel · Beverly Hills · 5-star$1,279Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
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