We got a good AAA rate online and the decent reviews encouraged me to try this. I liked initially that the motel had free parking (normally $13-30 in LA) and was a reasonable rate not using priceline or Hotwire.

We booked two nights but only stayed for one. It was not bad, but a bit depressing. Among the adequate things are: the shower works great, sinks are fine, and room an ok size. Parking is safe. Wifi works great. The so-so things are: lack of counter space to put any of your travel items, dinginess, depressing lighting (fluorescent), really hard beds (other reviews were not wrong about this), and prison pillows (next time i will bring my own), tough sheets (i know i only paid budget rates), really noisy fridge (which we disconnected), and slight disinfection smell (so we opened the window). Also, the location is on the border of Pasadena--it wasn't within walking distance--definitely a car motel.

my friend really didn't want to stay here a second night, so we booked another place for $10 more which we were much happier about. all the rodeways in the LA seem to get about 3/5 circles--so I guess this is what a 3 circle property is like. i think i learned to go to a 4 circle place minimum.

The hotel is in a good location on Colorado Blvd. just down the road from lots of eateries and shopping. The beds in the hotel were the hardest beds I have ever slept on. The continental breakfast consisted of a bowl of cereal and some fresh fruit. The permit in the elevator was expired and the lighting in the room was absolutely terrible. The room was clean and very spacious.

Rodeway Inn is clean, safe, convenient, and best of all, super affordable. For the price I paid, I was thrilled with what I got.

Yes, the lobby is nonexistent. So what?? You hang out in a hotel lobby?? Then you really need to learn how to travel better.

Yes, the "breakfast" is pretty much nothing. They shouldn't advertise it but you also shouldn't complain. It's free.

Yes, the parking lot has small spaces but guess what? You're in L.A. You should be glad you don't have to PAY for parking or leave it on the street.

This hotel is located in a decent part of east Pasadena, near the freeways. It is not walking distance to the Colorado Street shopping malls or Old Town Pasadena but it is a cheap taxi ride over there (or drive, if you bring a car, and you should because it's L.A.). The area is safe and convenient, and the hotel is in a very bright area.

The rooms are HUGE. I had a queen room and my room felt like it could have been a suite. I had a mini-fridge, coffee maker, blowdryer and plenty of towels. The bathroom was also clean and newly modeled but pretty small. No biggie.

Free WiFi (and the signal was strong) and free parking made me a happy camper.

The negative: The TV has child lock on it so you pretty much can't watch any programs on, say, FX, TNT, HBO, or USA. I called the front desk to get this removed and they said they couldn't. Which is crap. LAME. But ya know, I'm not there to watch TV.

The pillows are very weak. Keep that in mind.

Otherwise, this place was great and I'd be happy to stay again.

Site is in a great location near Pasadena attractions and restaurants, shopping, and TARGET.
Pros: clean, underground parking, value/price. Good wireless internet.
Cons: parking difficult for larger vehicles, very poor breakfast and presentation (only cold cereal, apples and packaged crackers). No decaff coffee or lids for cups "to go". Entire breakfast and lobby area are only about 12' x 20'. No coffee makers in rooms
desk is not manned but you must ring a bell and "wait". No pool.

This is a good value for those not needing full-service.