"The room had poor lighting, but the bed was comfortable. The hotel staff was rude. Avoid staying here.2016-09-21"
"We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. The room was clean and quiet, and the employees were helpful and always available.2016-07-26"
"The room was well-appointed and clean, and the bed was comfortable. I had a good night's sleep. The hotel clerks were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was tasty and had some variety. An excellent experience.2016-04-26"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near California State University Dominguez Hills
3 floors, 107 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Dec 2018 < Less
"Located in an office park area; no restaurants or stores within walking distance. The room was nice, and the hotel was well-maintained. The AC didn't work adequately cool the room; we were on the sunny side of the building and had to keep the curtains closed during the day. The staff was unable to fix the AC; they did offer us a room change. We had to pay for parking.2019-04-12"
Budget, all-suite, extended-stay hotel near I-405 at I-110
3 floors, 122 studio suites - elevator
Some smoking rooms
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Feb 2019 < Less
"Good hotel stay. The room was clean and quiet.2018-12-25"
"Clean, beautifully decorated room, but there was a loud, constant humming noise that kept me from sleeping well. The hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. Good breakfast.2017-12-04"
"There was nowhere to hang our clothes in the hotel room. The coffee pot didn't work, and there was no hair dryer. The iron stopped working. Great check-in.2020-01-22"
"The hotel and service were quite average.2020-01-21"
"The room and bed were clean and the staff was friendly, but I could hear traffic noise and people in adjacent rooms. Bring ear plugs if you stay here.2019-10-03"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
In downtown Hawthorne - 4 miles from LAX Airport
4 floors, 96 suites
Free 24-hour shuttle to LAX Airport
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Park and fly not allowed
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 40 pounds - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Oct 2015 < Less
"Located in older, downtown area not far from LAX; not the best area, but I felt safe enough - lots of restaurants and grocery stores nearby - good place for the price - I had pets with me, so I was put in a 1st-floor room near the lobby; didn't enjoy hearing people scream at the front desk clerk at 3 AM almost every night - room was fairly clean, but the carpet was so filthy it turned my socks and cats' paws black - had a kitchen with dishes, cookware, and utensils - the window faced a wall - housekeeper made the bed and replaced the towels, but never vacuumed or changed the bedding during my 14-night stay - staff was friendly and always greeted me - had an exercise room - laundry machines always seemed to be in use - small snack shop operated on the honor system - appreciated the free, gated parking.2012-10-01"
Pet friendly motel
More > - allows pets up to 80 pounds in designated pet suites only, 2 pets per suite - $25 per night fee for each pet. - Dec 2020 < Less
"I was greeted by a cheerful hotel clerk who was patient as I asked several questions. She even gave us restaurant recommendations. Our room was clean, and the bed was super comfortable. I totally recommend staying here.2023-07-26"
"The room was comfortable. The hotel clerk was superb; she let me check in early. I didn't like the $200 deposit, but I enjoyed my stay and recommend it.2021-06-30"
"Good value and close to the cruise port. The hotel was fine; I had no complaints. The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The front desk clerk was pleasant. Go ahead and stay here.2019-02-17"
"Not far from LAX. Cleaning wasn't up to my standards. The soundproofing was poor; I could hear neighbors walking and talking, and the plumbing was loud. The grab and go breakfast was delicious and nourishing. The guest laundry was outrageously expensive. OK motel for a short-term stay.2022-10-26"
"The staff was amazing. Stay at this motel.2021-04-28"
"The motel was affordable, clean, and quiet. The room was nice. I didn't like the bed, but everything else was perfect.2020-03-31"
"The motel was clean, but don't expect much. I paid extra for a divided room with a sitting area, but the divider was just a 3-foot glass block wall and there was no overhead light. No tissue provided, and minimal towels. The hair dryer didn't work.2016-05-03"
"The motel was nice and clean, and the room was spacious. Worth the price.2016-02-08"
"I was exhausted, and the hotel clerk was so friendly and helpful. I was grateful for her kindness.2018-08-13"
"The hotel clerk helped us with alternative transportation when our taxi to the airport didn't show up. She was patient and supportive.2016-08-18"
"I was minutes late for breakfast and wasn't allowed to even get juice or coffee. The hotel staff knew I had to get to the airport right away, but made me wait for a shuttle ride.2016-06-26"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Feb 2019 < Less
"The hotel entrance was dirty; there were french fries on the ground, and the walkway was stained. The hallways and elevator weren't as clean as they should have been, but the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The furniture was due to be replaced. Courteous staff, and the entrance was cleaned when we brought it to their attention.2016-10-04"
"There was a roach crawling on the bed, so I slept on the sofa. I woke up with a rash all over my body. The motel clerk was rude.2016-08-31"
"This was the worst motel experience I've had. The room smelled terrible, the front desk clerks were mean, and the clientele made me uncomfortable. I didn't feel safe and hated it here.2016-02-15"
"The motel was nice, clean, and orderly. The bed was a little on the firm side, but we still slept well. Not the easiest access from the east; I went around the block and came in from the west.2018-12-12"
"The motel was quiet and clean. Stay here.2016-01-28"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
