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Fourteenth, and the best of the LAX hotels on our scoring. It's a quarter mile from the airport with a free shuttle, free hot breakfast, and a kitchen in every suite.
Hilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer, without terms for a cruise.
The ship is the hard part. San Pedro is 18 miles from LAX by the port's count, and Long Beach is farther.
Landing late the night before? Book it, and line up a ride south for the morning.
Book it if
- Late arrivals at LAX
- Families who want a kitchen and breakfast
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want a ride to the ship.
- You want to be near the terminals.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Homewood Suites LAX publishes.
All suites with kitchens, an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Hilton's dining page lists Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Subway and Waypoint Kitchen, which serves breakfast and dinner.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, a quarter mile away. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free hot breakfast daily.
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Hilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports") and Park & Stay, with no nights or price for cruisers. Self-parking is $60.50 a day, covered, in and out.
Night-Before Score: 43 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
A complimentary shuttle to LAX, a quarter mile away, per Hilton.
Hotel shuttle
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, a quarter mile away.
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal.
Hilton lists no shuttle from Long Beach Airport.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, a quarter mile away.
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal.
From LGB without a hotel shuttle
Taxis wait by Parking Structure A and rideshare is on the outer curb. Carnival's transfer to Long Beach is $31.99 a person if you land by 12:30 PM, and Long Beach Shuttle lists $75 to the Long Beach terminal and $85 to San Pedro. The rental counters are in the Historic Terminal.
Hilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports") and Park & Stay, with no nights or price for cruisers. Self-parking is $60.50 a day, covered, in and out.
Parking for your stay: $60.50 a day, covered, in and out; no valet.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, a quarter mile away.
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Either terminalBy LAX, it's a drive to either terminal: the port puts San Pedro 18 miles away, and Carnival's Long Beach terminal is farther.
Distance
No mileage statedHilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal.
Source: hilton.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Park, Stay & Go: ask termsHilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports") and Park & Stay, with no nights or price for cruisers. Self-parking is $60.50 a day, covered, in and out.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own lots
No rate publishedSan Pedro: the port’s lots at the World Cruise Center, the Battleship IOWA and the Catalina terminal are open around the clock. The first hour is free, then $2 an hour up to $23 a day ($40 oversized), with free shuttles on ship days and no reservation needed, per the port.
Long Beach: Carnival’s garage next to the terminal is $23 a day, with a 7-foot height limit, per Visit Long Beach. Compare every parking option.
Source: portoflosangeles.orgThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on site · KitchenAll suites with kitchens, an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Hilton's dining page lists Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Subway and Waypoint Kitchen, which serves breakfast and dinner.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot breakfast daily.
Address
Century Boulevard, LAX6151 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Homewood Suites LAX publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
$60.50 a day, covered, in and out; no valet
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot breakfast daily
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Pets up to 75 lb, $75 non-refundable.
Food and drink on site
- Waypoint KitchenBreakfast and dinner
- Coffee Bean & Tea LeafCoffee
- SubwaySandwiches
Rooms
All suites with kitchens.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Manhattan Beach3 mi
- The Forum3 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Hilton Park, Stay & Go and Park & Stay offers listed without cruise terms
- SoFi Stadium game-day shuttle sold separately
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Self-parking $60.50 a day; no valet.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- No EV charging.
- A game-day shuttle to SoFi Stadium is sold separately.
What we couldn’t confirm
- What Park, Stay & Go covers for a cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up by LAX, with the ship a long ride south.
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Homewood Suites LAX FAQ
Does Homewood Suites LAX have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, a quarter mile away.
Does Homewood Suites LAX have an airport shuttle?
Yes. From Los Angeles International: A complimentary shuttle to LAX, a quarter mile away, per Hilton. From Long Beach Airport: Hilton lists no shuttle from Long Beach Airport.
Can I park at Homewood Suites LAX while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. Hilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports") and Park & Stay, with no nights or price for cruisers. Self-parking is $60.50 a day, covered, in and out.
How far is Homewood Suites LAX from the cruise terminal?
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal. It sits in our lax & el segundo band. By LAX, it's a drive to either terminal: the port puts San Pedro 18 miles away, and Carnival's Long Beach terminal is farther.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Carnival's transfer runs back to LAX for $34.99 a person and to LGB for $31.99. From San Pedro it's a rideshare, a taxi or a booked shuttle.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free hot breakfast daily. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. Long Beach's cruise garage has a 7-foot height limit. San Pedro's lots take oversized vehicles, at $40 a day.
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