This sleek, welcoming hotel is a good choice for business travelers and vacationers seeking a convenient, centrally located refuge from the airport and its bustling environs. Modern in style, with hints of Victorian touches (white molding and highback chairs), the hotel is beautifully decorated in a color scheme of black, white, and gray. The rooms—spacious and contemporary—are outfitted with custom plush-top mattresses, fleece blankets, extra-fluffy pillows, and large desks, along with practical features like safes, irons, and two-line phones. The seaside pleasures of Marina del Rey and Venice Beach are within a few miles, as is upscale shopping and dining.

Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles Airport Amenities:

• 802 rooms, 15 story. Pets accepted, some restrictions. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access. Two restaurants, two bars. Fitness room. Outdoor pool, whirlpool. Airport transportation available. Business center. Credit cards accepted.