If you want old school charm, this is the place. Staying in this hotel made me feel like I was a movie star in the 50's . The rooms were comfortable and pleasing to the eye. They had a very nice pool deck out back for those that enjoy that sort of thing. The staff was very helpful without being intrusive. About the only wonky thing about the hotel was the limited parking garage... Other than that, this place was truly spectacular.

Nice hotel right in the middle of downtown Pasadena. Close to shopping center, movies, restaurants, etc. Stayed here via Snique Away discounted rate. Room temp was not adjustable and got very warm in the middle of the night. Also sink backed up and was not fixed even after we reported it. Otherwise OK.

You pay quite a lot for internet at the Westin Pasadena, but that's not the only thing: in fact, it seemed as if my room was stuffed with signs saying that I could order this or that for 'only' $XX. The room itself was not all that clean: the desk was dusty and the windows were smeared, though this meant simply that my view of the parking garage not far away was a little less than clear. My main complaint about the Westin was the unfriendliness of one of the reception staff. She checked me in and later in my stay answered some questions about local shopping etc.: a frosty chill blew forth from her on each occasion, taking the edge of my few days in warm sunshine and palm-tree surroundings. Despite all of this, the Westin was comfortable (excellent bed, but a duvet so heavy it would almost have kept out the arctic chill of the reception staff!) and it was well-located in Pasadena. I think one could do a lot worse, but it would make sense to shop around to see what else your money can buy - and whether the 'extras' like internet and breakfast cost less than they do here. Be aware that there is quite a lot of road noise: I was on the 9th floor facing the 'quiet side', and I could still hear it with the window closed and a/c running.

This is a difficult review to write. I have stayed at this hotel several times, and have had several different types of rooms. During this stay we were upgraded to a very nice balcony room overlooking the courtyard and pool. The room is very clean and has a nice big bathroom with lots of soft towels. There was a small wet bar that was very nice. Oddly, the small refrigerator free stands in the room. It was a bit noisy and really appeared out of place in such an nice room.
The location in Pasadena, is near Colorado Blvd, and is near shopping and lots of eateries.
Now the difficult, but honest, part; The room, was also very quiet...until sunrise. This is our second time staying in a room that faced the courtyard and both experiences were similar. During this stay there were people in the pool at 8 AM in the morning splashing and screaming as they played. I realize that 8AM is not that early, however this was a weekend and we get away to relax. It just seemed a little early for a pool to open. The night before there were people partying in the Jacuzzi until late, There is a church playground adjacent to the courtyard. During services the playground is is full of children playing and making lots of noise, Its only the noise factor that was disturbing. Again, when getting away for some down time, this wasn't the greatest experience.
One last request to the hotel, from those of us who need a dark room to sleep. Please install blackout drapes over the inexpensive shutters. Evening exterior lighting and the morning sun kept our room fully lighted 24 hours. We probably wont be back to this hotel for a while and only if we are able to secure a room away from the courtyard.