11163 S Prairie Ave, Inglewood, California, United States | 310-412-3888
Off
highway 105 with Los Angeles International Airport a six-minute drive away
Clean,
simple rooms with comfortable beds and large TVs
Some rooms have hot tubs and/or living areas with couches
Small
outdoor pool with privacy wall and seating
Contemporary
fitness center
Free Wi-Fi and laptops
for rent
Free outdoor parking
Free coffee/tea in the lobby and easy delivery from local restaurant
Concierge services available
Neighborhood
is gritty
Some
rooms have a smoky smell and loud traffic noise
Decor is dated and frumpy
No
elevators
The 52-room Crystal Inn
Suites & Spas -- LAX is a value hotel adjacent to highway 105, with Los
Angeles International Airport less than 10 minutes away. While the surrounding neighborhood is decidedly gritty, the property itself is simple and clean, if a little frumpy, with a small gym, coin laundry, and some guest rooms added or updated in 2014 and 2015. All rooms have 40-inch flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges; some have hot tubs and sofa beds. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. But loud street noise and smoky odors can pose issues in some rooms. Guests seeking a younger, party-type property near the airport could try LA Adventurer Hotel Los Angeles LAX.
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Scene
A convenient family-owned property with a welcoming feel and motel-style layout
This family-owned property has a motel-style layout, with a two-level cream and clay-colored building surrounded by an ample parking lot. The entranceway is welcoming and friendly, with nicely kept lawns, flower patches, tropical plants, and a fountain leading guests inside. The small, cozy lobby is decorated with dark green floral carpet,
vintage-style armchairs, and recessed lighting. Guests check in at the small reception desk -- a simple countertop -- and there's a serving area at the back of the room with free coffee and tea available around the clock. There are also shelves filled with tourism brochures, a vending machine, and a flat-screen TV in the lobby, though this isn't really a gathering place and overall the decor is dated and unstylish. The somewhat spartan outdoor pool deck, with plastic patio furniture, provides additional common space. The property's open-air
hallways sometimes smell of smoke, and there are no elevators. Guests tend to be tourist couples, solo travelers, or businesspeople who just need a place to stay for a night or two within easy access of the airport.
Location
Off a main highway with LAX less than 10-minutes away; unsafe neighborhood
Crystal Inn Suites &
Spas-LAX is directly off highway 105 on a bustling road. The surrounding neighborhood is gritty and can feel unsafe, so it's not suitable for walking, whether during the day or night. Hollywood Park
Casino is a three-minute drive away. Driving without traffic, the Los Angeles Forum and Los Angles International
Airport are within six minutes, while Manhattan Beach Pier is 15 minutes away, and the Staples Center is a half-hour drive. The University of
Southern California and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum are 25 minutes away.
Rooms
Clean rooms with comfy beds, large TVs, and kitchen appliances
Guest rooms are clean and simple, with clashing somewhat frumpy decor typical of a budget property: green floral wallpaper, brown patterned
carpet, and multicolored polyester bedspreads. Simple wood furniture, recessed ceiling lights, and small bedside lamps lend a cozy feel. All rooms have highly rated Tempur-Pedic beds, 40-inch flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Some rooms
have indoor hot tubs, while Suites have living areas with sofa beds. Note that some rooms smell smoky or musty, and many get loud street noise. Bathrooms are modern and basic, with speckled granite countertops and shower/tub combos; toiletries and wall-mounted hairdryers are provided.
Features
Outdoor pool, new gym, and free Wi-Fi
The small outdoor
pool is tiled in blue and partly surrounded by a brick wall for privacy. Although it sits beside the parking lot, the pool offers a pleasant place to cool off. Wood laminate floors, large windows, and a few cardio
and weight machines decorate the small, modern fitness center, built in 2014-2015. There's free Wi-Fi
throughout, and the hotel provides laptop rentals and printing services. Outdoor parking in the on-site lot is free. Concierge services, such as tour booking, are available at the front desk. Outdoor coin-operated laundry
facilities are also provided. The hotel has an arrangement with a local restaurant, so that guests can order delivery around the clock.
