Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach/Hawthorne

Staying at this hotel was awesome my gf and I stayed there Friday night and it was great. The front desk was helpful and also good to see they save lights. The bed was comfy and the view was romantic. Definitely coming here again lots of restaurants around only bad thing no breakfast included

So we were trying to find a hotel near the airport but nothing too ghetto. And we all know the hotels that are a mile or so away are pretty ghetto or can be pricey.
Soo…this place is in Hawthorne which everyone had basically been telling me is still pretty ghetto. They were surprised that we would even consider here. Well this hotel is right by the freeway on and off so I guess it’s on the border of ghetto. Plus it’s on the west side, on the way to Manhattan Beach which is the more decent part of town from what I’ve read.
The parking lot for the hotel isn’t too far from the entrance but isn’t covered. It’s in a convenient place and there’s a small mall right across the street with some eateries and a Staples.
Overall I was pretty content with the place. There seems to be a lot a of conventions that take place here since we saw a bunch of people with name tags. Mostly older women which made me feel immediately at ease. If they’re here, this place can’t be bad.
There’s a pretty staircase in the front and the front desk is to the left. The property is decorated nicely with small Romanesque like statues and pretty furniture. When you walk in, you can tell it’s an older hotel. There’s also one restaurant on property. The staff was friendly and it wasn’t too far of a walk to our room. The antique décor was a nice touch.
The room we got was a pretty big. It was decorated in a Victorian style. It was a bit dated but very clean. The sink was outside of the rest of the bathroom which I like and they had a mini fridge and microwave as well. There was even a couch and table and chairs to eat at. It was so spacious I had a ton of space to leave my stuff around the room. Too bad we were only here for one night. This place seems like a good central place to stay and be home base to explore the various parts of LA.
We honestly weren’t at the hotel very much but I was pretty happy with our choice. Safe and clean are the main things I care about. I was also super glad it was less than a half hour drive to the airport early the next morning. We definitely would stay here again.

I liked the ambiance. The service was good. The negatives are no coffee service in the lobby and no water pressure.

We had to stay in the area for a funeral and the staff at Ayres treated my family and I with lots of love and respect. Had a small snafu at check in, as we had others checking in a day before we did, but it worked out in the end thanks to the manager.
The room was lovely. HUGE and I liked that it had a couch and stuff so we could hang in each other’s rooms and not have to sit on the beds to visit.
The whole place is simply stunning… we saw a wedding taking place here and it looked lovely! So many gorgeous pieces of furniture throughout the hotel to admire!
The ONLY letdown was the room service. For dinner, I had a steak salad and the salad dressing was listed as a lime vinaigrette, but it had curry in it and I hate hate hate the taste of curry (turmeric)! So once I slathered my salad in the dressing, it was over.
We had a side of crab cakes which were so bad, we didn’t even eat anymore after having a bite. they were cold and not very fresh.
We had breakfast sent to our room the next morning, knowing it had to be better than dinner. Nope. totally bland and disappointing.
Parking was challenging and it might behoove them to get that shit together. it was a constant clusterfuck out there with the entry and exit gates that weren’t working properly. We pretty much were told to just press a red button and the front desk would let us out. However, others didn’t get the memo and confusion ensued.
I’d totally stay here again and use the other parking gate and not order room service.

This hotel is wonderful! We have stayed at many Ayers and have always been pleased but this property is gorgeous. The staff is very pleasant and professional. Our room was more than we expected. We will definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to others if they are ever in the area.

Very beautiful hotel. It’s close to the airport and many restaurants and shops in the area. They also have a shuttle (scheduled times) that can take you to Manhattan Beach.
The staff is friendly. Rooms are spacious and clean. I was provided with a microwave and fridge. My only complaint would be that for such a nice hotel, they don’t provide hair conditioner. Just conditioning shampoo which was terrible…
I can’t wait to return and explore more of what this hotel has to offer. It is truly gorgeous.

Alby is the best ! :). Love the ayres. Great location. Close to airport, beach is a nice walk and they offer a complimentary shuttle (on schedule). Love the feel of the hotel and the marble and staircase when you walk in. Beds are extremely comfortable and the rooms are nice and cozy!

Nice hotel, pricey for what is a less-​than-​great location, expensive menu in the restaurant. Amenities were very nice, just the value that brings the rating down… and, noisy location near 405 and Rosecrans… on every side!

I have heard so much about this hotel chain. We were here for a class reunion. Upon entering the hotel, the staff greeted us. They were very warm.
Our room was Okay. The air conditioner cooled down the room very well. The shower was another story. I realize we are doing our best to conserve water. The shower ran so slow that it took 15 extra minutes just to get the soap off.
I would have to say that the hotel would not rank on my high scale for going back.

Attended a wedding reception here just a day or so ago and this review is for the staff itself, alongside the customer service displayed, venue conveyed, location and décor.
By no means will I call myself «stingy», but unlike the Housing Authority, whereas everyone seemingly departs with some form of government assistance, FIVE star reviews being afforded from me, are about as rare as spotting a Leprechaun. It warms my heart to provide that for this hotel …
Located in Hawthorne (of all places) — whooda’ thunk?, sits Ayres Hotel.
Admittedly, upon receiving the wedding invitation alleging the reception would take place here, I was a bit taken aback as I/​we shared mixed emotions on Hawthorne, yet… upon pulling up, we honestly thought we’d driven too far and were actually in the El Segundo/​Manhattan Beach area; the location itself is directly across from Bed, Bath and Beyond, for those of you looking to secure a last minute gift!
After parking ($ 5 for anything longer than an hour) we stepped out only to promenade in and words alone can’t adequately modify how entranced we all were.
Picture Buckingham Palace… yet, contiguous the 405 freeway, haha. Well okay. Perhaps it wasn’t that regal but the fireplaces, great use of marble, fountains outside on the lanai and «old world» charm were enough to conjure quite a palatial feel. You’d honestly expect to catch Queen Elizabeth perched in a corner while sipping tea, eating crumpets and reading a book on «How to Buckle One’s Bustier».
This was THAT ^ type of place.
Offering wifi for FREE was another touch as nothing is worse than having to pay for the cost of internet when you’ve already comped a room and parking. Noise from the freeway is brought to a complete halt as tranquility is the motif conveyed here. I can TOTALLY see myself with a glass (or bottle… no judgement) of Cab– or Pinot all the while enjoying the So’ Cal’ sunset from the veranda.
Expounding a bit further, we finally entered the venue and Heaven help us…
Ayres — you guys did the heck out of this!!!
Table settings were elegantly appointed as were the floral arrangements. There was literally someone present and readily available to cater to the every whim of guest (s) and the food, while not 5 star, was more than impressive. From the teriyaki glazed chicken, down to the empanadas and shrimp cocktails; all made way for our 2^nd course, entrée’s.
Salisbury steaks were prepared and served with all of the trimmings and… unlike some places (coughs…Sizzler), didn’t require a chainsaw simply to appreciate.
Yes yessss!!! This is HOW IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE!!! Attention all B&B’s! Please, take note of this!
Fortunately we live close enough in proximity that an overnight stay wasn’t required. We did, however, converse with others that flew in and stayed a night or 2. They boasted rave reviews as well leading me to conjecture the following:
AYRES is without discussion, your ‘GO TO’ airport hotel destination let alone, wedding & reception hotel of choice as they deliver consistent A+ service with absolute ease—

Not a bad nights sleep at all. Great comfortable bed. Pillows were very nice. Love the room décor. If you ever wanted to stay in a Victorian type room this is the place. It takes you back to a late 1800’s or early 1900’s feel. Flat screen is hidden in a antique dresser. Nice towels. Coffee maker, small refrigerator and a microwave.
Staff seemed to be friendly. I like it here.
I was bummed to hear there was no free breakfast.
The lobby and outside courtyard are absolutely gorgeous.

I recently went to a wedding at the Ayres Hotel. The hotel décor was cool and was a nice setting for the wedding. The ceremony was outside in a patio and reception in a ballroom inside. The patio was a pretty area, but it was hot sitting directly in the sun and I felt bad for those guys in suits! Thankfully we were provided sunglasses prior to the ceremony. (: The ballroom inside was pretty normal and expected, worked well for ~80−100 guests. There’s a large wood dance floor in the center.
There were a few cons:
–The food was not good. It was breaded pork loin and some kind of white fish. The pork was super fatty and the fish did not have much taste. It was plated individually, so it wasn’t hot when it came out. The salad was good (a simple caprese), but was served while toasts and first dances were still going on. It was kind of awkward because some people were starting to eat, but the bride and groom hadn’t received their food or sat down! The cake was good, but I wish I had a bigger piece. (:
–Guests had to pay for parking. I thought that maybe the hotel would validate since we were there for a wedding, but they did not. It was not a huge expense, so not a big deal ($ 5 for under 5 hours, $ 10 if over).
I did not stay in any of the rooms since the wedding was local, so I can’t vouch for that. The hotel in general seemed like it would be a nice place to stay. The location is interesting; across the street from Costco and Bed, Bath, and Beyond, but it IS right next to the freeway, which is a plus.

We recently booked Matisse Catering for a Ceremony and Reception at the Ayres Hotel. The catering manager Deanna is great to work with. And she’s super detailed and remembers every little detail you give her to make your day special.
The Ayres Hotel is absolutely beautiful if you’re into the old castle feel. You wouldn’t expect a place like this in Hawthorne.
The ceremony is held in the courtyard outdoors. And the reception is next door. The reception is a little dark and old, but it wasn’t too bad. The food here is pretty good. And they allow you to bring your own cake.
There is a fee for the ceremony and there are a few packages for your meal options. You’re also able to customize the meal in case there’s something else you see in the menu that you’d like.
The Ayres Hotel also gives you a block discount if you reserve ten or more rooms at the hotel.
What Matisse catering provides are table numbers, and tea lights on each table. The restrooms are nearby, and they let you set up hours before the event if it’s a daytime event. Of course, if it’s a night time event, they may be booked beforehand for a daytime event.
Daytime events are usually form 11 — 4. Nighttime events are form 6pm — 12am. (**Quick tip** try not to stay on the right side of the hotel if there is an event going on that night. The music is incredibly loud and you’re able to hear it in the hotel room.
Parking is free if you’re there for less than an hour.
Parking is $ 5 for 1hr — 4 hrs
$ 10 for 4+ Hours (up to 24 hours)
The rooms here are pretty nice. The beds are comfortable and you just feel like you’re sleeping in a cloud.

I really like Ayres, the antique décor, the service and most of all the location. Depending on what’s on my agenda while I’m in Los Angeles, I either stay in West Hollywood or here in the beach cities area. Ayres is close enough to LAX if you’re in LA to catch a flight and it’s far enough away from the airport to feel your close enough to the city’s happenings. The hotel has a great outdoor courtyard that is quaint and quiet. The 405 freeway is conveniently located alongside it (literally) but it’s not noisy nor too congested (with congestion being relative to the remainder of Los Angeles traffic). I could name several great restaurants nearby or a hop, skip & a jump away, but this is LA, there are great restaurants in every direction. I hear that the Matisse restaurant at this very hotel is excellent and I hope to try it next week when I come back.
Finally, this hotel did have free parking when I stayed here several months ago, but free parking in LA never lasts. They recently installed ticket machines at each entrance. It’s $ 10.00 a night for your vehicle to sleep in the lot, which is still far better than most hotels in SoCal. The WiFi is free though!

We stayed here while seeing a Maroon 5 concert. The room was amazing, the staff was friendly and helpful. We had a room with two queen beds and there was an room divider with little stutters to separate the beds. Which was nice because it was my fiancé and I, along with my friend and fiancés daughter. So we had a little privacy to sleep.
I have no complaints whatsoever. This is our second stay at an Ayres hotel and we plan to continue to stay in these hotels when available!
They even called a cab for us to get to the concert. The cab was a whole other issue which was not the hotels fault. The cab picked up a different fare right in front of us! The desk clerk came out to check on us several times as we waited and called the cab company to see what the hold up was. She apologized time and again for the cabs stupid mistake. Then the cab driver yelled a racial slur at another driver as we were driving away. Ugh! But the driver who took us back to the hotel was polite and respectful so it wasn’t the cab company’s fault or the hotel for calling that particular company.

This hotel was more like a castle than it was a hotel. The check-​in experience was great. And the lobby was spectacular. The room was huge with a separate area for the refrigerator and bathroom area. The staff were pleasant as well. And, yes, the parking was $ 10. I only stayed one night and it was great and only a few minutes from the airport. Quiet, reasonably priced, and friendly — this hotel is a winner.

This hotel is amazing! Super easy to get to from the Airport & staff are extremely friendly. The hotel itself is beautiful & elegant I felt like I was in Europe with all their beautiful decorative décor! Close to manhatten beach & lots of CA attractions. A perfect place to stay for business or personal trips!

I saw this hotel on
and fell in love with the photos! It has a European Renaissance feel to it – as if you’re in Italy. One necessity I find a must is to stay at a hotel where, when your face touches the surface of the bed, you feel calm and clean. Fortunately, this hotel delivered just that :) I loved the clean feel and homy-​vibe.
Two things I would recommend to management is, one, have 24 hour room service (it closes at 10 pm), and two, don’t charge the guests $ 10 per night for parking! That’s something cheap hotels do – to get every last penny out of their guests. We’re guests, not customers. Just don’t do it. Especially when other Ayres locations don’t. If motels can afford free parking, so can your establishment.

The Ayres Hotel is a complete surprise in Hawthorne/​Manhattan Beach. It is pretty plain from outside but stunning on the inside. I booked online for one night and got a great AAA rate. I was surprised however that I had to pay $ 8 for parking when I arrived, considering there was plenty of parking and it wasn’t a locked lot or anything special.
Anyway, the room was very nice. Not as spectacular as the pictures online but overall the hotel is beautiful and very richly decorated.
I have a bad habit of not checking hotel bills when I leave a hotel so I was surprised to glance at it a couple of hours later and see that they charged me about $ 50 more than my AAA rate. I emailed my original reservation with the AAA rate right away and they corrected it immediately. No apology or explanation email which makes me think that either the rate hike was intentional or maybe someone needed some more customer service training.
If I needed to stay in the area again, I’d probably consider the Ayres. I would however double check my bill before leaving.

I stayed at The Ayres Hotel during E3 with my company and my experience was better than expected. The hotel itself is pretty small but it has a lot of character and for a moment I felt I was in a different country.
The staff is very kind and helpful. I was greeted every time I stepped in and out. The waiters at the restaurant were very courteous and speedy.
The only negative I have is that they don’t have an office center (there is a Staples and FedEx Kinkos across the street) and their food that they served (breakfast and dinner) was just ok. Their mashed potato and carrots were very good but is that something to really brag about?
The room I stayed in had a wall between the bed… so I guess it is good for people who want privacy. Thought it was awkward at first, I kind of enjoyed having my semi personal space.