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Top tips for finding Pasadena hotel deals
If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Pasadena, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Pasadena in January and February.
Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Pasadena if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Friday, which is usually the most expensive day.
Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Pasadena accommodation.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Pasadena for 9 days.
Traveling to Pasadena on a budget? Opt for booking a hotel in the budget-friendly area of San Marino. On the door step of The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, there are two reasonably priced hotels that offer comfortable accommodation nearby, the Astro Pasadena Hotel and the Rodeway Inn & Suites.
The best family-friendly hotels in Pasadena include The Langham Huntington, which has a kid’s program, outdoor pool with cabanas and babysitting services. Plus, it’s just a 10-minute drive to the Kidspace Children’s Museum at Brookside Park. In the heart of Pasadena, Hotel Constance where kids stay and eat for free and is a short walk from the Southern California Children’s Museum.
The most popular neighborhoods to stay in Pasadena depend on the type of traveler you are. Business travelers should stick to Downtown Pasadena, while shoppers should head to South Lake Avenue District, the city’s main retail area. Old Pasadena suits couples and families alike as it is the heart of the city and contains many attractions including theatres, restaurants and the Rose Bowl Stadium.
For a bit of history, the best place to stay in Pasadena is Old Pasadena. Home to the City of Pasadena City Hall, which boasts stunning architecture and is close to the Pasadena Museum of History and the American Arts and Crafts style architecture of The Gamble House. Hyatt Place and Courtyard by Marriott are all within walking distance of these attractions.
If you want to be in the heart of the action, you should stay on Colorado Boulevard, close to Old Pasadena. With a variety of restaurants, lively bars and late-night clubs, there are various nearby hotels in this part of Pasadena, like the Vagabond Inn Executive and Howard Johnson by Wyndham.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Pasadena
The main way to get around Pasadena is by using the local bus service. If you want to visit the center of the city, you should take Route 10, the Pasadena Downtown Shuttle, which stops at Old Pasadena, passing through the Civic Center District, Pasadena Playhouse District as well as the South Lake Avenue Shopping District. Stay at Westin Pasadena or Hilton Pasadena for easy access to the bus.
During the biannual ArtNight Pasadena you should plan to book hotels in Pasadena for March or October exhibits. The free citywide evening of art and music also includes a complimentary shuttle to transport visitors to the various venues. Stay close to Memorial Park so that you are close to one of the exhibits at Armory Center for the Arts, like at the Residence Inn by Marriott.
Business travelers should look for hotels in Pasadena’s Downtown area, which is the main business district. The Sheraton Pasadena Hotel is adjacent to Pasadena Convention Center and offers guests several meeting rooms and event spaces, plus a 24-hour business center. Nearby Hyatt Place also has a business center.
For incredible facilities, including a spa, outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness center, book into the Best Western Pasadena Inn on Colorado Boulevard and close to the Rose Bowl and Santa Anita Racetrack. If you require more luxury, in a quieter part of Pasadena, then choose The Langham Huntington, which has several restaurants, gym, spa, heated outdoor pool, plus the exclusive The Langham Club Lounge.
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Pasadena. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Pasadena districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Pasadena city centre
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