Oak Knoll
Oak Knoll Resort Hotel
Sample listing for a full-service hotel on landscaped grounds in southeast Pasadena.
- Pool
- On-site dining
- Meeting space
- Parking
Visit
Where to Stay in Pasadena
Pasadena works well as a base for the whole San Gabriel Valley — and for Los Angeles generally, thanks to the Metro A Line. Where you stay mostly determines how much of the city you can reach on foot.
Hotels
Places to stay
Old Pasadena
Old Pasadena Boutique Hotel
Sample listing for a small hotel inside the historic commercial district, walking distance to Colorado Boulevard.
- Walkable location
- Cafe
- Wi-Fi
South Lake
South Lake Inn
Sample listing for a mid-size hotel near the South Lake Avenue shopping district.
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness room
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Orientation
Choosing a neighborhood to stay in
Stay in Old Pasadena
The most walkable option. Restaurants, bars, shopping and the Metro A Line are all within a few blocks, and the civic center and Norton Simon are a short walk west.
Stay in Playhouse Village
Quieter than Old Pasadena, still walkable, and close to the Playhouse, the library and Colorado Boulevard's eastern stretch.
Stay near Oak Knoll
Residential and green, with the grandest of the city's historic hotel architecture and easy access to the Huntington just over the San Marino line.
Plan the trip
Before you book
- Rose Parade week (late December through January 1) is the single busiest period of the year — book months ahead and expect road closures.
- Rose Bowl event days and the monthly flea market affect traffic and parking across the western side of the city.
- The Metro A Line connects Pasadena to Downtown Los Angeles; staying near a station removes most of the need for a car.
- Summer afternoons are hot and dry; most of the city's outdoor attractions are best in the morning.