Hotel near SpaceX in Hawthorne for an interview, onsite or onboarding week
Courtyard Los Angeles LAX/Hawthorne is 1.8 road miles from SpaceX's Hawthorne campus at 1 Rocket Road, about 4 minutes without traffic. The Bistro serves dinner on site after a long day, and the TownePlace Suites at the same address adds full kitchens and free breakfast for stays of a week or more. Distances measured September 21, 2026. This site is maintained on behalf of the hotel's ownership. Book on the official Marriott page.
Last updated: October 12, 2026
Getting to SpaceX from the hotel
- SpaceX, 1 Rocket Rd, Hawthorne: 1.8 road miles, about 4 minutes without traffic
- SpaceX moved its corporate headquarters to Starbase, Texas, but the Hawthorne campus remains the city's largest employer, with more than 6,000 staff
- Tesla Design Center and Ring headquarters, Hawthorne: 1.5 road miles each, about 4 minutes without traffic
- Hawthorne Municipal Airport: 2.1 road miles, about 4 minutes without traffic
- LAX terminals: 6.8 road miles, about 12 minutes without traffic
- There is little within walking distance of the hotel, so plan on a car or rideshare. The 405 and 105 freeways add time at rush hour
- Road miles measured September 21, 2026. Drive times are without traffic.
For a one- to four-night trip
- The Bistro on site serves breakfast a la carte with Starbucks coffee, plus dinner and cocktails in the evening. Breakfast is not included in standard rates
- Lobby work nooks, a business center and free Wi-Fi for interview prep
- Three meeting rooms, about 1,288 square feet in total
- Work desk, mini-refrigerator and microwave in every room (no kitchen)
- Fitness center, year-round outdoor pool, hot tub and fire pits
- Check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out when available
For a stay of a week or more
- TownePlace Suites Los Angeles LAX/Hawthorne shares the same site at 4427 W El Segundo Blvd, with the same ownership. It is the same 1.8 road miles from SpaceX
- Full kitchen in every TownePlace suite: full-size refrigerator with freezer, electric stovetop, microwave and dishwasher
- Free hot breakfast every morning at the TownePlace, plus guest laundry
- TownePlace allows 1 pet per suite, up to 40 lb, with a $100 non-refundable pet fee per stay. The Courtyard allows service animals only
- Long-stay rates for a week or more are set by the hotel. Call TownePlace at (310) 263-1112 or the Courtyard at (310) 263-1116
What to know before you book
- No airport shuttle. Guests use rideshare, taxi or a rental car
- On-site self parking is $25 per day, higher on major event nights at SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome
- Breakfast is not included at the Courtyard
- Pets are not allowed at the Courtyard; only service animals are permitted
- Marriott offers government and military rates with a valid government ID, subject to availability. Corporate and long-stay rates are set by the hotel sales office
Frequently asked
- How far is Courtyard Los Angeles LAX/Hawthorne from SpaceX?
- 1.8 road miles from SpaceX's Hawthorne campus at 1 Rocket Road, about 4 minutes without traffic. There is little within walking distance of the hotel, so most guests drive or take a rideshare.
- Can I get dinner at the hotel after a day at SpaceX?
- Yes. The Bistro on site serves dinner and cocktails in the evening, and breakfast a la carte with Starbucks coffee in the morning. Breakfast is not included in standard rates. A pizza restaurant is also attached to the property.
- Is the Courtyard set up for a work trip or interview prep?
- The hotel has lobby work nooks, a business center, three meeting rooms of about 1,288 square feet in total, free Wi-Fi and a fitness center. Every room has a work desk. Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
- How much is parking at Courtyard LAX/Hawthorne?
- On-site self parking is $25 per day, and it can be higher on major event nights at SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome.
- What if my SpaceX stay is several weeks?
- The Courtyard has a mini-refrigerator and microwave but no kitchen, and breakfast is not included. TownePlace Suites Los Angeles LAX/Hawthorne, on the same site, has a full kitchen in every suite, free hot breakfast and guest laundry. TownePlace allows 1 pet up to 40 lb for a $100 fee per stay; the Courtyard allows service animals only.
- Is there a shuttle from the hotel to SpaceX or LAX?
- No. The hotel does not run a shuttle. LAX terminals are 6.8 road miles away, about 12 minutes without traffic, and guests use rideshare, taxi or a rental car.