About Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pasadena-Colorado Boulevard, an IHG Hotel
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasadena-Colorado Blvd puts guests within easy reach of attractions such as the Rose Bowl and the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Facilities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Rooms offer satellite TV, minibars, and complimentary Wi-FI, along with extra conveniences such as coffee makers, room service, and free newspapers. Suites add extra living space.
Amenities at the hotel include fitness and business centers, conference rooms, and dry cleaning pickup. Free self-parking and 24-hour front desk services are also on offer.
Guests at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasadena-Colorado Blvd are treated to a complimentary buffet breakfast. Plus, restaurants such as Gin Sushi and Robin’s Woodfire BBQ are nearby.
The hotel lies less than five miles east of Downtown Pasadena, within three miles of Caltech and the Westfield Santa Anita shopping mall, and a 45-minute drive from the Mount Wilson Observatory.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Quality of rooms/suites surprises guests
Guests tend to be pleasantly surprised by the standard of the rooms, often describing the accommodation as modern, clean, and far more upscale than they expected. The view isn't typically anything to get excited about, but the quality of the rooms more than makes up for this. Recent renovations seem to have left this hotel in great shape. .
positive:
Enjoyable breakfast
Most reviews suggest that the hotel's buffet breakfast is of a good standard. Guests comment favorably about the quality of the food and the choice of items available. Plus, there are few comments that suggest that you'll find the breakfast area anything less than inviting. The coffee is good too! .
positive:
Excellent service
The customer service attracts positive feedback, with many guests describing how they received an exceptionally friendly welcome complete with the offer of free bottled water. Guests who encountered small issues were pleased with the speed at which these were addressed and resolved. .
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some traffic noise
Although guests find the location of the hotel is convenient to visit downtown Pasadena and area attractions, its location alongside Interstate 210 does mean that there is some traffic noise to contend with. That said, few guests found it excessive, so it seems that the property is fairly well soundproofed. .
negative:
Strong perfume smell
Guests occasionally mention that their room smelled strongly of perfume. This seems to be down to some overzealous cleaning from the housekeeping team. While their attention to detail is commendable, at least a few guests found the smell was overpowering and requested a room change. .
negative:
Guests would like a fridge
Several guests mention the lack of mini-fridges in the hotel rooms. This was considered a big flaw by some as it meant they couldn't keep drinks cool and, in some cases, couldn't store medications at the correct temperature. .