Pasadena is a city in California, just a short drive from Los Angeles. The area is just at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers visitors an excellent view, but there are few well-rated lodging options with in the city for visitors. For other accommodation selections close to Pasadena, see the page on Los Angeles Hotels.
Luxury Stay
The best choice for a well-rated stay in [[Pasadena] is the The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa, formally the Ritz-Carlton. Not only is this hotel a Fodor's Choice, Frommer's exceptionally rated, but it's also listed on the Condé Nast Traveler gold list and a Travel + Leisure 500 winner. It's situated only nine miles away from Los Angeles and is the only hotel in Pasadena that has earned a five -diamond rating from AAA. Basic rooms are large and offer full amenities, while the suites and include separate "parlor" areas for relaxing. With almost 400 rooms, a spa, a fitness center and "award-winning dining, this is definitely the true feel of luxury in the city.
Affordable Stay
The Saga Motor Motel is one of the better rated, budget options in the city, even recommended by Frommer's. A major staying point of this motel is it's one the Tournament of Roses Parade route and only a short distance from many shopping and dining areas. Rates for all the rooms average around a little over $100 USD and all are basically furnished with comfortable amenities. All rooms have refrigerators and internet service, while free laundry services are also available. There is even an "oversized," heated swimming pool for the guest to enjoy.
Mahalo Suggests
When planning your trip, please see the pages on a Pasadena Vacation and Pasadena Restaurants.
Pasadena Luxury Hotels
- The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa Phone: 626-568-3900 Google Map
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, Travel + Leisure 500, Frommer's Exceptional Rating, Fodor's Choice
- The Westin Pasadena Phone: 626-792-2727 Google Map
- Yahoo! Travel 4 Rating, TripAdvisor 4 Rating (Note: Community rating may change)
- Sheraton Pasadena Phone: 626-449-4000 Google Map
- Yahoo! Travel 4 Rating, TripAdvisor 3 Rating (Note: Community rating may change)
Pasadena Moderate Hotels
- Artists' Inn Phone: 888-799-5668 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended, TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating may change)
- The Bissell House Bed and Breakfast Phone: 800-441-3530 Google Map
- Frommer's Highly Recommended, TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating may change)
- Pasadena Hilton Phone: 626-577-1000 Google Map
- Yahoo! Travel 5 Rating, TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating may change)
Pasadena Affordable Hotels
- Saga Motor Hotel Phone: 800-793-7242 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended, Yahoo! Travel 4 Rating (Note: Community rating may change), TripAdvisor 4 Rating
- Super 8 Motel Phone: 626-449-3020 Google Map
- Yahoo! Travel 4 Rating, TripAdvisor 3 Ratng (Note: Community rating may change)
- Best Western Pasadena Inn Phone: 626-796-9100 Google Map
- Yahoo! Travel 4.5 Rating, TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating may change)