Hollywood Inn Express LAX

This is a budget hotel near the airport amongst other budget hotels about a mile down the road from the more upscale places. It is super convenient to the airport, though not walkable. The hotel/motel, such that it is, appears to have been recently renovated by people who care and who are looking to provide more than a relatively cheap place to stay for those in transit. Sure, it is on a sketchy strip of Inglewood that you might want to be careful of at night, but the motel itself is actually pretty nice. The room I had (granted, it was a corner room) was large, with a king bed, newly laminated floors and painted walls and with what seems to be entirely new sink and bathroom fixtures. It's honestly really nice. The housekeeping staff goes the extra mile by doing that thing of folding towels into various creative presentations, which doesn't make the room any better but shows that they would like to be more than your run of the mill budget place on Century Blvd. The mattress was really comfortable and, again, not just a cheap mattress in a low-budget place. They put their investment in the things that matter most...inside the rooms!I would stay here again because hotel prices are insane, but this is one of the few places under $100 that feels like a place that charges $200.

No water or diet sodas in the vending machine.

First, it was clean. I think that was the most important. Second, there were just the basics in the room which I think is good. There is a fridge to put in your drinks, hair dryer, tv, soap, shampoo, towels and wifi. Thirdly, the location was good. We chose the Inn because we attended a concert at Kia Forum. We knew it will be difficult to get a cab after the concert and the hotel was just about 20-30 minute walk from Kia. You wont even feel the distance. There are plenty of restaurants around including a 24hr Ihop if you feel hungry late at night. All within walking distance. CVS was also just around the corner. I know the area is not the safest, and there are a lot of homeless people but we did not have an issue about safety just be vigilant.

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OVERALL IT WAS GOOD, MY PROBLEM IS THAT SOMEONE HIT MY CAR IN THE PARKING LOT THE SAME DAY I ARRIVED? I SPOKE TO THE YOUNG MAN AT THE WINDOW, HE TOLD ME TO SPEAK WITH THE MANAGER IN THE MORNING!!! I ASKED FOR THE MANAGER BEFORE I CHECKED OUT AND I WAS TOLD MANAGER WASN'T IN, BUT TO EMAIL THE FACILITY!! REALLY?!?!? I'M NOT AN EMAIL PERSON, BECAUSE I RATHER SPEAK TO SOMEONE IN PERSON ... THANK YOU 🙏

That there was NO manager on property to deal with regarding my car getting hit, in the parking lot. Survey should also have Questions regarding parking,?

Room was large, very clean and recently renovated, 2x USB and 1x electric outlet next to bed on each side, everything works well, good size separate desk, bed comfortable and big, nice bonus of having a fridge in the room, free coffee in the morning in lobby, friendly staff

Not exactly cheap at $100USD/night (but is likely market price for class of hotel and area), $10USD/night additional for parking, lots of street and aircraft noise (which didn't bother me too much as I had earplugs and turned the a/c on), no maid service for 2 night stay (not really an issue but could be for some, I don't know the general policy), no coffee maker in room.

I really like the room I stayed in. It was very clean and perfect for a single traveler. I love the beautiful furniture that was in my room. The bed was comfortable, which it was something I was worried about when I booked my hotel.

The only thing I did not like about my stay in my hotel room was the walls are thin. I could hear people from the room next to mine talking. I kept waking up very early in the morning due to the noise. I would have to use ear plugs next time I stay there.

We booked the hotel because we wanted somewhere with a private bathroom within walking distance to the YouTube theatre. The location was excellent. The hotel was good value for money and the room was nicer than expected. They also let us have a late checkout 12.00 instead of 11.00, to avoid a longer wait at the airport. They don't offer a breakfast but there is a McDonalds just up the road.

The ice machine didn't work The receptionist didn't seem to know anything about the area, or the hotel. She was nice but very non-committal, which may be an American thing.

Overall a very good experience! Check-in / lobby : fast and easy check-in they take a portion of the money prior to check-in and then the rest when you check-in, they take debit or credit, the lobby has a microwave, some coffees and teas, filtered/flavored water, hot water, a sitting area and some brochures. If needed you can ask the staff to lock your luggage before or after check-out and they'll lock it in a storage room. It's been almost a week since my stay and my $100 deposit is still pending so we will see about that. Location: felt very safe (safe as it can be) there wasn't anyone outside or in the paring lot, my friend and I (two young women) felt safe being dropped off at night and being in our rooms. I wouldn't recommend walking around at night but that goes for anywhere. Nearby concert venues and shopping center, I wouldn't say walking distance but only a 3 minute car drive away. There are vending machines and ice machines at the motel. Rooms: Had a simple king bed room, air condition was good, TV was good but I couldn't plug in my apple tv or roku device, Bed was comfortable and all amenities worked as they were suppose to. The room has a refrigerator but no microwave (there is one at the lobby). Doesn't come with shower supplies so bring your own soaps! Overall it was a pleasant stay, nothing too show-stopping but a clean safe affordable place to sleep, get ready, and relax in after being out all day and night.

Although we did feel safe and nothing happened I was concerned at times with how anyone on the street could walk into the parking lot, go up the elevators, and walk outside your door. It would be awesome if the stairs and elevators had a gate and or required a room key to access or something like that but that's just a suggestion. I'm still waiting for my deposit to be returned into my account, I'm not sure if it was kept or not? And if it was I wasn't notified about the charge or the reason. It could just be my bank tho so its not really a concern at the moment.

It was a great price, if I hadn’t pre-booked at another place later before coming into LA, I would have stayed there longer. It was very last minute as it was raining and I needed shelter. The front staff was so kind when I asked about a possible early check-in due to being tired from my flight. They did the best they could while explaining things to kindly. I recommend this hotel to anyone as it was clean and it was a good price. Easy transport on bus as I mainly took that and the trains to go throughout Cali. Would definitely book here again when I visit LA again.

Fast Good restaurants are close by. And also public transport. Around 60 minutes bus ride to downtown LA and a bit more to Hollywood.

The area is not so good. If you like the smell of merijuana, this is the area. Would not recommend staying out late, and it is a bit noisy, especially from the indoor parking. But overall, it worked for us for the 3 nights we stayed.

This visit exceeded our expectations! The room was very clean and super comfortable. We had no idea what to expect flying in from Washington to see a show at the Kia Forum. Ubers were very accessible and affordable to get us around as needed. Us two old ladies felt safe and even walked back the 1.3 miles from the Forum at 1:30am (with a group of folks walking the same way to their hotels). 420 friendly smoking section on the 3rd floor balcony and a shop that delivered was a bonus! Street view was great to watch the planes coming and going. Staff was friendly as well! Great price! Water and coffee in the lobby available the whole time. We would stay again and again and again.

Literally have zero complaints!