Hilton Pasadena ★★★★

"The hotel's location feels safe, with no homeless people around. The environment is clean and tidy. The only downside is that items sold by the hotel are a bit pricey; a bottle of water costs $6. The breakfast buffet is $25 per person, and overnight parking is $24."

Astro Pasadena Hotel ★★

"The business trip schedule changed, so I booked this hotel at short notice. The price was not low. I was a little surprised when I found it was a motel. Fortunately, after checking in, I felt that the hygiene was OK. It was relatively clean and I could drive my car to the door of the room. Overall, it was OK."

Pasadena Hotel & Pool ★★★★

"The room itself was generally clean, but perhaps a bit dated due to what I assume is an older renovation. I heard it's a hotel converted from a relatively old historical building in the area. With two double beds and the bathroom, that's pretty much all the space you get. On the bright side, the room did have a fridge, and the shower water was nice and hot. Just be aware there's an additional service charge of over $15."

Hyatt Place Pasadena ★★★

"The children upstairs were very noisy on the night of my check-in. After I complained, I was moved to a different room, but I left a small item in my original room. When I contacted the front desk the next day, they didn't seem to be very helpful in resolving the issue and were rather perfunctory."

The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles ★★★★★

"The hotel is an old, historic hotel; the courtyard scenery is nice, but it's a bit too old-fashioned."

AC Hotel Pasadena ★★★★

"The hotel facilities are new, clean, and tidy, and the staff are enthusiastic and helpful."

Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel ★★★★

"If you're taking the cabar exam, choose this place. The location is superb, with a direct path from the hotel's back door to the exam venue. It truly allows for a 30-second arrival at the 'battlefield'. You can even go back to your room for a quick nap at lunchtime. The location is truly fantastic. It's definitely the biggest highlight. The colorful graffiti in the picture is the hotel's back door, and where I'm standing is the entrance to the exam hall. I wouldn't choose this hotel if it weren't for the exam, but if it is, then go for it – it's incredibly close. However, the air conditioning unit is an indoor type, and it's incredibly, incredibly noisy."

Pasadena Rose & Crown Hotel ★★

"I arrived at around 9pm and checked in at the service area on the first floor of the hotel (the breakfast area the next day). The service area was locked and there was only a small window similar to a bank counter for submitting your passport. We curiously asked if this area was unsafe, and the answer we got was that it was safe. Who was the bulletproof glass window meant to protect against? The room is large, the facilities are new, and the hygiene is quite good. However, because the window faces the corridor, it is basically impossible to open it and the curtains must be kept closed. In fact, it is a motel."

Pasadena Lodge ★★