Anybody have a good hotel recommendation in LA?

[rocketmark]

I'm out in LA for work and stuck down by LAX. I've decided to stick around for the long weekend and goof off, but I don't really want to stay at this hotel since it's just far from everything. I don't really have any specific criteria for things I want to see, otherwise I'd use that to find a hotel. I'm hoping to hit a park one of the days, but I don't think that should inform my hotel choice.

 

Is there a good hotel in a fun, social neighborhood?

 

Suggestions would be appreciated.

[BarryH]

I stayed at a Motel 6 about a mile from LAX. It was pretty decent and it was the only 5 story Motel 6 I've seen! Down the street is a place called Adult World.

 

Otherwise, there are plenty of hotels across the street for DL if you want to see Mickey and Co.

[Teacups Make Me Sick]

I've had the luxury of staying with family when I go out to LA...but I must make one recommendation...Go to Portos. Its an amazing spanish bakery...and the food is out of sight.

 

Also, be aware that traffic in LA will eat up your vacation time...I'm from Northern NJ and I know traffic. But, IT WILL take you at least 2-3 hours to drive 20 miles around LA on a major freeway. So, your best bet is to figure out which park you want to go and book a hotel next to it.

 

Good luck