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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pasadena-Colorado Blvd.: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
3500 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Nicest hotel in this part of town, not as roomy as other HI Express”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2012

If you are looking for a lower-cost motel in this part of Pasadena, then the HI Express is one of the nicest. I have stayed here several times on business travel. The staff are always very friendly and helpful, and the rooms are clean and modern. The beds are always comfortable, a trademark of Holiday Inn Express. Don't be thrown off by the "strip-mall" location. The hotel is nice and quiet inside, and the property is secure. I am a loyal Holiday Inn Express customer, and my only misgivings about this particular property is that the rooms and common areas in the hotel are not as spacious as many of the other locations. But, the managers here are conscientious, and I am sure you will have an enjoyable stay.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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49 hotel reviews
Reviews in 70 cities Reviews in 70 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
“Pleasantly surprised”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2012

Upon arrival at the Holiday Inn Express we were greeted and checked in by a really nice and friendly staff member. He was very helpful and quick even though we arrived pretty late.

The room was big and clean, the bed was comfortable, the TV and internet worked great. 2 TV sets, one in the living area and one in the bed room.

Breakfast in the morning was awesome and check out was easy.

Parking is available both indoors and out doors.

The hotel is pricey however this is Pasadena after all. We enjoyed our stay and I have nothing negative to report about this location.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“The news reports are true.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012

Although it appears clean and has nice pluses, this location is infested with bed bugs. I found out the hard way when I pulled back the bedcover to see a little monster staring up at me in all its live glory! I bolted out of there. If you care about your health and sanity (my skin is still crawling) then by all means AVOID!!!

  • Stayed September 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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HolidayInn P, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pasadena-Colorado Blvd., responded to this review
September 10, 2012
Dear Ms. Truereviewsforall:

Bed bug is not something that we have taken lightly at Holiday Inn Express Pasadena Hotel & Suites. After we canceled your check-in and your reservation, we thoroughly inspected the room that you reported and there is no sign of bed bugs. We went through every seam of the bed sheet and all the corners of the mattress box and we can guaranteed that there is no bed bugs. It is a very common misunderstanding and we will be more than happy to provide additional proof to ease your discomfortness. Please feel free to contact us at any time.

Sincerely,



Annie Hsu
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Turlock
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2012

My boyfriend and I wanted an inexpensive hotel around Burbank to stay the night in before heading to Disneyland the next day. I really wasn't expecting much from it, but this hotel far exceeded my expectations.

Upon arrival, I was a little disappointed to see it was located in a strip mall, but that was my only moment of disappointment during our stay. During check-in, we were given a little bag of treats and water, which was a nice touch. After being in our room for about 20 minutes, a staff member called to make sure everything was okay. This has NEVER happened to me before and I was very pleased. Everything in the room was well-kept and clean--no complaints with the room.

The next morning we ate at the best continental breakfast I have ever experienced. There was a great variety of food (eggs, sausage, pancakes, bagels, juice, cereal, etc.) but better than that was the fact that it was immaculate and well-stocked the entire time. The staff was constantly cleaning and restocking it.

Although my stay at this hotel was very short (from about 6 pm to about 8 am the next day), the staff made it one of the most memorable hotel experiences I have ever had.

Thank you!

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Yuba City, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Older holiday day with usual comfortable beds”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2012 via mobile

Pros: Welcoming staff was friendly.
Comfortable beds
Clean
Close to freeway and restaurants
Free usual continental breakfast
Non smoking hotel, but It still smelled like someone did
Receive water bottle and light snack at check in

Cons: hall on the 3 floor has an mildew smell.
Walked into our room, no ac on. Must be 90+ degree inside. We did arrive at midnight. But I called so they knew we were coming. Never had that problem w other HIEx before.
Just think older hotel, older part of Pasadena, w friendly staff and clean room. Had better lodging thru this chain

Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Pasadena-Colorado Blvd.
Holiday Inn Express Pasadena
Holiday Inn Pasadena
Pasadena Holiday Inn
Address: 3500 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
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Region: United States > California > Pasadena
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#8 Family Hotels in Pasadena
#8 Business Hotels in Pasadena
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Take a virtual tour of the hotel. The Holiday Inn Express Pasadena Hotel features 81 guest rooms in a four-level parking structure located 1 mile east of the Pasadena Tournament of Rose Parade route, adjacent to Old Town Pasadena's historic district including 80 fine restaurants and 130 unique shops, within minutes of famous sites and attractions, such as the Rose Bowl, Pasadena Civic/Musical Center, Norton Simon Museum, Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. Santa Anita Race Track is also nearby, and we are about a 15 minute drive away from downtown Los Angeles. The city is also home to Pasadena Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology. Our hotel is located right off 210 freeway. ... more   less 
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