Hotels in Pasadena

Our shortlist of hotels in Pasadena, California: every qualifying property within 8 miles of the centre, with the reason behind each pick.

12 qualifying stays
8 mile radius

Pasadena sits at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, about 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Old Pasadena holds the walkable historic core, with the Rose Bowl to the northwest and the Huntington Library and Gardens just south in San Marino.

Areas covered: Old Pasadena, South Lake Avenue, Rose Bowl, San Marino.

Selection radius: properties within 8 miles of the centre of Pasadena, measured from coordinates in our source data.

12 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in Pasadena. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

8.5 Charming Score Saga Motor Hotel Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

Saga Motor Hotel Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

8.5 guest rating from 664 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pool

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.5 over 664 reviews, which is what put it on the Pasadena shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 2 stars with a pool.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $148 per night

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8.5 Charming Score Arroyo Vista Inn, Los Angeles, CA

Arroyo Vista Inn

Los Angeles, CA

8.7 guest rating from 207 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
Pet friendly
Bar

Why it made the listA 8.7 guest rating across 207 reviews is among the strongest Pasadena returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 3 stars with a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $185 per night

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8.2 Charming Score Regency Inn in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Regency Inn in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

8.5 guest rating from 329 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent

Why it made the listIt ranks #3 of the 12 qualifying Pasadena properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 2 stars.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $131 per night

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8.4 Charming Score Hartford Hotel Best Western Signature Collection, Rosemead, CA

Hartford Hotel Best Western Signature Collection

Rosemead, CA

8.5 guest rating from 648 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
4-star
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 8.5 guest rating across 648 reviews is among the strongest Pasadena returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $143 per night

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8.4 Charming Score Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park, Monterey Park, CA

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park

Monterey Park, CA

8.5 guest rating from 551 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Bar

Why it made the list551 reviews average out at 8.5 - high enough to clear our Pasadena cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $188 per night

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8.4 Charming Score DoubleTree by Hilton Monrovia - Pasadena Area, Monrovia, CA

DoubleTree by Hilton Monrovia - Pasadena Area

Monrovia, CA

8.8 guest rating from 262 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #6 of the 12 qualifying Pasadena properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $180 per night

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8.4 Charming Score Hyatt Place Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

Hyatt Place Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

8.5 guest rating from 586 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the list586 reviews average out at 8.5 - high enough to clear our Pasadena cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $205 per night

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8.3 Charming Score Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Arcadia, Arcadia, CA

Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Arcadia

Arcadia, CA

8.6 guest rating from 382 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.6 over 382 reviews, which is what put it on the Pasadena shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $154 per night

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8.2 Charming Score Residence Inn Los Angeles Glendale, Glendale

Residence Inn Los Angeles Glendale

Glendale

8.9 guest rating from 185 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.9 guest rating across 185 reviews is among the strongest Pasadena returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $290 per night

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8.2 Charming Score The Westin Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

The Westin Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

8.5 guest rating from 196 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #10 of the 12 qualifying Pasadena properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $233 per night

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8.1 Charming Score SpringHill Suites Pasadena Arcadia, Arcadia, CA

SpringHill Suites Pasadena Arcadia

Arcadia, CA

8.5 guest rating from 253 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Terrace
Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.5 over 253 reviews, which is what put it on the Pasadena shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $164 per night

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8.0 Charming Score Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Glendale Downtown, Glendale

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Glendale Downtown

Glendale

8.8 guest rating from 168 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listIt ranks #12 of the 12 qualifying Pasadena properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $204 per night

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Common questions

How many hotels in Pasadena made this shortlist?

12 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Saga Motor Hotel Pasadena at 8.5, with a 8.5 guest rating from 664 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $131 to $290 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.