The best hotels in Pasadena, Los Angeles, ranked

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Axel's take on Pasadena

5.6/10

An appealing arts-and-architecture base that works best for northeast-focused trips.

Getting around: 3.0
On your doorstep: 3.8
Hotels: 7.4
Value: 5.8
Axel’s verdict: 6.8

Pasadena gives you a more settled daily rhythm: Old Pasadena's brick storefronts, Colorado Boulevard dining, historic architecture and an arts scene that can occupy more than a spare afternoon. The Norton Simon Museum and Pasadena Playhouse strengthen its appeal for culture-focused travelers, while Old Pasadena makes dinner and browsing easy without arranging another drive.

It is a good place to stay when Pasadena itself, the Rose Bowl or northeast LA features heavily in your plans. It is not a clever shortcut to Santa Monica or West Hollywood. The A Line helps with Downtown trips, but cannot remove the geography. Choose it for a calmer cultural stay, not an all-city sightseeing sprint.

Best for: a quiet staymuseums and culture
Skip it if: Most of your plans are on the Westside; You want beach access every day
Getting around: A Line at Del Mar and Memorial Park; walk Old Pasadena; from LAX take FlyAway to Union Station then the A Line; BUR is simplest by taxi or rideshare.
After dark: Old Pasadena supports dinner and drinks, with a less club-focused evening scene than Hollywood or West Hollywood.

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The best hotels in Pasadena, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $245 a night · usually 10% under the public rate.

#1 in Pasadena
Hyatt Place Pasadena
a modern 3-star hotel in downtown Pasadena
8.7/10
A strong Pasadena base with comfortable rooms, helpful staff and breakfast included.
- Pasadena convention visitors
- Families wanting breakfast included
- Travelers who prefer walking to dinner
Axel
$200 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Nov 3 to Nov 5, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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#2 in Pasadena
Hilton Pasadena
a full-service 4-star business hotel in central Pasadena
8.5/10
A dependable Pasadena base with welcoming staff, clean rooms and some costly extras.
- Convention-center visitors
- Pasadena-focused city breaks
- Business travelers
Axel
$175 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 31 to Nov 2, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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#3 in Pasadena
Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles
a historic luxury resort in residential Pasadena
8.5/10
A strong Pasadena retreat, with grand gardens and a few luxury-level inconsistencies.
- families wanting a resort-style break
- Pasadena-focused weekends
- travelers who enjoy historic hotels
Axel
$297 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 18 to Oct 19, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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#4 in Pasadena
Pasadena Hotel & Pool
a historic 4-star boutique hotel in Pasadena
8.2/10
Historic character and a standout pool, with less polish in the service details.
- couples on a Pasadena weekend
- travelers who prioritize pool time
- fans of historic hotels
Axel
$185 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 18 to Oct 19, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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#5 in Pasadena
Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town
a renovated mid-range chain hotel in walkable Old Pasadena
8.2/10
A strong Old Pasadena base, with refreshed rooms and parking that dents the value.
- car-light Old Pasadena weekends
- Pasadena business trips
- Rose Bowl event visitors
Axel
$150 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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#6 in Pasadena
Residence Inn Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town
a 3-star all-suite extended-stay hotel in Old Pasadena
8.2/10
A practical Old Pasadena base with roomy suites, useful kitchens and some noise trade-offs.
- families needing kitchen facilities
- longer Pasadena stays
- travelers exploring Old Town on foot
Axel
$229 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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#7 in Pasadena
The Westin Pasadena
a full-service 4-star in Pasadena’s Civic Center district
8.0/10
A comfortable Pasadena base with helpful staff, but the pool closure matters.
- Pasadena business and convention trips
- Couples exploring Pasadena on foot
- Travelers prioritizing comfortable beds
Axel
$192 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 19 to Oct 21, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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#8 in Pasadena
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena
a no-frills 2-star, motel-style hotel near Pasadena City College
7.5/10
A practical Pasadena base with friendly staff, but aging rooms and uncertain extras.
- budget-minded Pasadena visitors
- Pasadena City College and Caltech visits
- short stays with a car
Axel
$99 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 18 to Oct 19, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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#9 in Pasadena
Pasadena Inn at Old Town
a basic 2-star motel near Old Pasadena
6.6/10
Good Pasadena access, but ongoing renovations make this a compromise.
- budget travelers prioritizing Pasadena access
- short stays with a car
- travelers spending most days out
Axel
$94 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Pasadena Inn at Old Town
★★
In Pasadena
Axel
$117 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena
★★
In Pasadena
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$123 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Pasadena Hotel & Pool
★★★★
In Pasadena
Axel
$215 /night
Includes $16/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Hilton Pasadena
★★★★
In Pasadena
Axel
$227 /night
Includes $3/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
★★★★
In Pasadena
Axel
$235 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town
★★★★
In Pasadena
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$241 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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AC Hotel Pasadena
★★★★
In Pasadena
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$245 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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The Westin Pasadena
★★★★
In Pasadena
Axel
$247 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Residence Inn Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town
★★★
In Pasadena
Axel
$249 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Axel's take on Pasadena: #8 of 11 in Los Angeles, 5.6/10

An appealing arts-and-architecture base that works best for northeast-focused trips. Pasadena balances solid hotels, reasonable value and cultural character, but its distance from major visitor sights weighs heavily on access.

Best for: a quiet stay, museums and culture
Skip it if: Most of your plans are on the Westside; You want beach access every day
Getting around: A Line at Del Mar and Memorial Park; walk Old Pasadena; from LAX take FlyAway to Union Station then the A Line; BUR is simplest by taxi or rideshare.
After dark: Old Pasadena supports dinner and drinks, with a less club-focused evening scene than Hollywood or West Hollywood.
Rates: Typical Axel rate $245 a night · usually 10% under the public rate

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The best hotels in Pasadena, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

Hyatt Place Pasadena 8.7/10, modern 3-star hotel in downtown Pasadena. A strong Pasadena base with comfortable rooms, helpful staff and breakfast included. $200 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Hilton Pasadena 8.5/10, full-service 4-star business hotel in central Pasadena. A dependable Pasadena base with welcoming staff, clean rooms and some costly extras. $175 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles 8.5/10, historic luxury resort in residential Pasadena. A strong Pasadena retreat, with grand gardens and a few luxury-level inconsistencies. $297 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Pasadena Hotel & Pool 8.2/10, historic 4-star boutique hotel in Pasadena. Historic character and a standout pool, with less polish in the service details. $185 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town 8.2/10, renovated mid-range chain hotel in walkable Old Pasadena. A strong Old Pasadena base, with refreshed rooms and parking that dents the value. $150 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Residence Inn Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town 8.2/10, 3-star all-suite extended-stay hotel in Old Pasadena. A practical Old Pasadena base with roomy suites, useful kitchens and some noise trade-offs. $229 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
The Westin Pasadena 8.0/10, full-service 4-star in Pasadena’s Civic Center district. A comfortable Pasadena base with helpful staff, but the pool closure matters. $192 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena 7.5/10, no-frills 2-star, motel-style hotel near Pasadena City College. A practical Pasadena base with friendly staff, but aging rooms and uncertain extras. $99 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Pasadena Inn at Old Town 6.6/10, basic 2-star motel near Old Pasadena. Good Pasadena access, but ongoing renovations make this a compromise. $94 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate

Recent hotel rates in Pasadena

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 16, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for that hotel and those dates. Some hotels are near Los Angeles rather than in it; their row says where.

Hotel	Stay	Axel rate	Public rate	Book
Pasadena Inn at Old Town · 2-star, Green Tree Inns · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$117 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena · 2-star, Howard Johnson · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$123 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Pasadena Hotel & Pool · 4-star, Dusit hotels · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$215 a night · includes $16 a night paid at the hotel · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Hilton Pasadena · 4-star, Hilton Hotels · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$227 a night · includes $3 a night paid at the hotel · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · 4-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$235 a night · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town · 4-star, Courtyard · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$241 a night · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
AC Hotel Pasadena · 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$245 a night · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
The Westin Pasadena · 4-star, Westin · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$247 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Residence Inn Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town · 3-star, Residence Inn · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$249 a night · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles · 5-star, Langham Hotels · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults	$348 a night · includes $82 a night paid at the hotel · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Hyatt Place Pasadena · 3-star, Hyatt · in Pasadena, not Los Angeles	Dec 23 to Jan 6, 2027 · 14 nights · 2 adults	$552 a night · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book

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