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Located about 16 miles from the heart of downtown Los Angeles in the pacific coast neighborhood of Westchester, LAX is one of the biggest and best airports in the United States. Since opening in 1930, LAX has served as Los Angeles’ primary airport for both domestic and international travel. Today, LAX serves over 63 million passengers each year across 87 domestic and 69 international flights, making it the sixth-busiest airport in the entire world. Staying at one of our Los Angeles Airport hotels means you have plenty of time before your flight to see many of LAX’s iconic sites. To many, the airport’s defining landmark is the Theme Building. Shaped like a flying saucer suspended beneath a series of crossing arches, this retro-futuristic building was constructed in 1961 to celebrate the incoming age of jet travel. Today, LAX visitors can head up to the observation deck and enjoy 360-degree views of flight arrivals and departures. Another location within the airport worth investigating is the Flight Path Learning Center, a museum containing displays and artifacts related to the history of civil aviation. The series of light-up pylons that were constructed in the area around LAX in 2000 are also worth seeing, as they provide a colorful greeting for passengers on arriving flights. No matter which of LAX’s nine terminals you are departing from or arriving at, there are plenty of options for ground transportation. LAX is in close proximity to the freeway, making it easy to access major locations in the area via the famous 405. Coach bus service is a comfortable and convenient way to reach your final destination, making stops in the San Fernando Valley, at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, and in Westwood. Additionally, access to downtown light rail service is available via free shuttle bus from the airport. From here, it’s easy to explore LA, so be sure to check out Choice Hotels in Los Angeles. Whether you want to stay near the airport before an early flight or want a convenient place to rest after landing in Los Angeles, Choice Hotels near LAX are designed to make your travel experience as seamless and relaxing as possible. Be sure to check out Stay and Fly packages, and book your stay now to enjoy our Best Internet Rate Guarantee. Looking for more Southern California destination near LAX? Choice Hotels has great locations within reach: Choice Hotels in Hollywood Choice Hotels in Glendale Choice Hotels in Inglewood Choice Hotels in Pasadena Choice Hotels in Huntington Beach Choice Hotels in Anaheim Choice Hotels in Long Beach