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greater Los Angeles hotels with free cancellation, Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, 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 19 of the 39 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. Santa Monica: the easiest beach-first base, provided you accept long trips across LA. Venice and Marina del Rey: choose Venice for street life, the Marina for a quieter waterfront stay. LAX and El Segundo: a useful airport stop, not a sensible base for most LA visits.

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greater Los Angeles hotels with free cancellation, Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29, 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 2026-11-27, check-out 2026-11-29, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: West Hollywood; Santa Monica; Venice & Marina del Rey; LAX & El Segundo. 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 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29; 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 (19 of 39 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.
  • 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.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: Choose Venice for street life, the Marina for a quieter waterfront stay. Typical $286 a night. Subway: No rail.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Kawada Hotel — 3-star, independent

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

3. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport Hotel — 3-star, independent

4. Hotel Hermosa — 3-star, independent

5. Lumea by the Sea Long Beach Convention Center — 3-star, independent

6. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

More hotels in the area (33)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29, 2026
  1. Kawada Hotel, Downtown LA
    #1 of 6 · Downtown LA

    Kawada Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $125a night · Nov 27 to 29

    A cheaper museum-and-transit base for short stays spent mostly out. You accept Tiny rooms and bathrooms, with street and air-conditioning noise.

    $139/night less than Expedia (52%)

    Axel $255 vs $533 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $251 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo

    4-star · DoubleTree by Hilton

    $148a night · Nov 27 to 29

    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 27 to 29, two adults: $296 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $157a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Refreshed rooms and comfortable beds for short airport-area stays. You accept Long shuttle waits, road noise and mandatory extras.

    $32/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $321 vs $384 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $315 all in for 2 nights, of which $24 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Hotel Hermosa

    3-star · Independent

    $161a night · Nov 27 to 29

    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 27 to 29, two adults: $322 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Lumea by the Sea Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach
    #5 of 6 · Long Beach

    Lumea by the Sea Long Beach Convention Center

    3-star · Independent

    $164a night · Nov 27 to 29

    A cheaper refreshed boutique base for car-free conventions and short pre-cruise stays. You accept Small rooms, stairs and cash-only off-site parking.

    $41/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $1,633 vs $1,714 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $329 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG, LAX & El Segundo
    #6 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $187a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Comfortable beds and a free 24-hour shuttle for straightforward airport nights. You accept Dated edges, variable shuttle waits and paid breakfast and parking.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $374 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

19 of 39 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Kawada Hotel · Downtown LA · 3-star$139/night less than Expedia (52%)

    Axel $255 vs $533 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  2. 2. 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 27 to 29

  3. 3. 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 27 to 29

  4. 4. 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 27 to 29

  5. 5. The Beverly Hilton · Beverly Hills · 4-star$92/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $765 vs $949 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  6. 6. Hotel MDR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton · Venice · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $485 vs $601 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  7. 7. 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 27 to 29

  8. 8. DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo · LAX · 4-star$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. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

33 more
  1. 1. The Westin Los Angeles Airport · LAX · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (2%)$192Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  2. 2. Best Western Plus Hotel At The Convention Center · Long Beach · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (8%)$199Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  3. 3. Hotel Carmel · Santa Monica · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)$200Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  4. 4. Los Angeles Airport Marriott · LAX · 4-star$201Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  5. 5. The Kinney - Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (9%)$218Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  6. 6. Fairmont Breakers Long Beach · Long Beach · 5-star$235/night less than Expedia (17%)$222Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  7. 7. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites · West Hollywood · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$228Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  8. 8. Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$235Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  9. 9. Hotel MDR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton · Venice · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (19%)$243Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  10. 10. Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza Hotel · West Hollywood · 3-star$63/night less than Expedia (23%)$248Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  11. 11. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites · Santa Monica · 4-star$13/night less than Expedia (4%)$286Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  12. 12. The Garland · Universal City · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (19%)$300Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  13. 13. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey · Venice · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)$301Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  14. 14. W Hollywood · Hollywood · 4-star$308Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  15. 15. Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City · Universal City · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$336Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  16. 16. Burton House, Beverly Hills, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Beverly Hills · 3-star$339Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  17. 17. Sheraton Universal Hotel · Universal City · 4-star$342Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  18. 18. Marriott Marina del Rey · Venice · 3-star$343Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  19. 19. Erwin Venice Beach Hotel · Venice · 4-star$345Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  20. 20. Le Parc at Melrose · West Hollywood · 4-star$19/night less than Expedia (5%)$346Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  21. 21. The Beverly Hilton · Beverly Hills · 4-star$92/night less than Expedia (19%)$376Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  22. 22. The Sun Rose West Hollywood · West Hollywood · 5-star$429Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  23. 23. Sunset Marquis · West Hollywood · 4-star$474Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  24. 24. Cameo Beverly Hills Hotel, LXR Hotels & Resorts · Beverly Hills · 5-star$491Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  25. 25. Fairmont Miramar Hotel · Santa Monica · 5-star$495Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  26. 26. Magic Castle Hotel · Hollywood · 3-star$504Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  27. 27. 1 Hotel West Hollywood · West Hollywood · 5-star$539Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  28. 28. The West Hollywood EDITION · West Hollywood · 5-star$595Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  29. 29. Shade Hotel · Manhattan Beach · 4-star$620Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  30. 30. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 5-star$692Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  31. 31. Shutters on the Beach · Santa Monica · 5-star$848Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  32. 32. The Peninsula Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills · 5-star$1,104Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  33. 33. Regent Santa Monica Beach · Santa Monica · 5-star$1,205Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
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