How Axel worksUpdated 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 6 of the 16 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks
Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. 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.
Pasadena: an appealing arts-and-architecture base that works best for northeast-focused trips. LAX and El Segundo: a useful airport stop, not a sensible base for most LA visits. Downtown LA: the strongest urban base for museums, games and rail, with block-by-block trade-offs. Beverly Hills: polished shopping and quieter evenings, but not the easiest sightseeing base.
Marriott hotels in greater Los Angeles, Dec 18 to 20, 2026
Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. 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 in the Marriott family, 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 2026-12-18, check-out 2026-12-20, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Pasadena; LAX & El Segundo; Downtown LA; Beverly Hills. Order: cheapest first.
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Where Axel beats the public price (6 of 16 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)
Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, cheapest first (6)
1. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel — 4-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
2. Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town — 4-star, Courtyard by Marriott
3. The Westin Pasadena — 4-star, Westin
4. The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles — 4-star, Westin
5. Los Angeles Airport Marriott — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
6. The Westin Los Angeles Airport — 4-star, Westin
More hotels in the area (10)
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Pasadena · from about $245
LAX and El Segundo · from about $167
Downtown LA · from about $192
Beverly Hills · from about $926Spacious airport-stopover rooms with a complimentary 24-hour shuttle and full-service facilities. You accept Variable shuttle waits, soundproofing and dated finishes.
Axel $307 vs $313 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026.
Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $297 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Refreshed rooms near Old Pasadena restaurants and Memorial Park station for car-light weekends. You accept Parking and breakfast cost extra; some neighboring-room noise.
Axel $789 vs $895 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.
Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $298 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Comfortable beds and helpful staff in Pasadena's walkable Civic Center district. You accept Pool and deck closed; some worn rooms and cooling complaints.
Axel $398 vs $465 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.
Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $374 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Landmark architecture, comfortable beds and skyline views for Downtown conference stays. You accept Dated rooms and bathrooms in a sprawling convention-hotel setting.
Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $446 all in for 2 nights, of which $70 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
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 18 to 20, two adults: $452 all in for 2 nights, of which $32 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds for a full-service LAX stopover. You accept Airport-shuttle waits vary, and parking costs extra.
Axel $385 vs $391 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026.
Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $456 all in for 2 nights, of which $46 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
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 Dec 18 to 20
Axel $398 vs $465 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, 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 18 to 20
Axel $789 vs $895 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
Axel $926 vs $967 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
Axel $307 vs $313 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
Axel $385 vs $391 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
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