Our room was incredibly clean, no smells or anything. It was spacious too. We loved the layout of…read morethe room, and we honestly think that the room we had was better than more expensive places we've been at. You could tell that the rooms and the building were recently painted. The water flow was great and quick to warm up. The shower didn't seem to have an option for cold water, though we may not just not know how to operate it. No places to put soap, shampoo, that much is true. Toiletries provided (packets of shampoo and conditioner, and face/body soap). Microwave worked great, refrigerator worked great. Wifi was great. AC was good too. The room came with an ironing board, iron, and hair dryer. We didn't need to use those, but they looked in good condition. We didn't use the TV either. We weren't able to use the coffee maker. For some reason, the part of the coffee maker where you put the actual coffee in wasn't there. Maybe they forgot to replace it after the last customer, but it wasn't a big deal for us. We were on the 2nd floor, and except for the city noises, we didn't hear anything else. Limited parking spaces. There is a $200 cash deposit required at check-in. The pleasant lady at the front was kind enough to only ask for a $20 deposit since we didn't know. We greatly appreciate that. Also, we received just one key card. This was fine for us, but I've travelled with people who may have problems with that. The only thing I think they should improve is the towels. They are old, and half of the towels in our room had stains. No smells on them though. There's a lot of good food and places to go in the area. Overall, we recommend this place and would definitely return. Our room exceeded our expectations, especially for the great price we were charged. We also really appreciate the lady who helped us. She was so pleasant.

We chose this motel for the area since it was close to all our destinations. The room was large and…read morecozy. No bed lamps tho. Bathroom was tight but no big deal. Nowhere to place your toiletries in shower. Close to shopping tourist stuff highways restaurants of all sorts. Party store at the corner. Felt safe -no homeless there in July 2025. Stayed 10 days. Will return if we are in the area! Nothing missing but a pool!

Reasonably priced hotel in a good area with good access to everything. The rooms include the…read morestandard amenities, like a microwave, fridge, TV, wifi, etc. You do get what you pay for though. This hotel is cheaply priced, so the carpet is pretty messed up, the shower head is barely functional and the shower doors allow water to leak through, the cabinets are in disrepair, and there are some odd stains on the grout. It's not the worst place to pick if you just need a room. If you expect much more than a safe, relatively clean, and pest-free place to sleep for cheap, maybe splurge a little more for a better room somewhere else.

So yes its an older hotel but. The shower was fancy!!. The sheets weren't your whitest but it was…read moreclean the place smelled good and we all slept like babies. The price for short notice was great and we had until 12 midnight to check in. Lady was nice and the area was peaceful.

The staff at Vacation Living was beyond attentive and communicative. Check-in instructions were…read morecrystal clear and timely received. In addition, our host representative contacted us on the first day (via email, no text or call thankfully) to make sure everything was OK. The property in Pasadena (The Madison) was super clean and had everything we needed. The king-sized bed was more comfortable than our own, and we slept like babies. Our kids enjoyed their own TV in their room, so they didn't sleep as much. ;) Our location was perfect in Pasadena for walking. We were there for an event at the Convention Center and walked there every day. Parking at the Madison was relatively convenient and, most importantly, super secure (gated, garaged). How the Vacation Living went above and beyond: 1. Our travel plans changed at the last minute, and adding a night to our reservation was super easy and cheerfully accommodated. 2. I accidentally left some clothes in the unit, and the housekeeper found them, contacted Vacation Living, and they were shipped to my home. :)

Three of us came in from across the county for the OU/UCLA football game. The property was in…read moregreat shape, very comfortable, and perfectly located for our activities. Truly a home away from home. Check-in and check out were very easy. The price was very reasonable. The property manager was very easy to contact and very responsive. I highly recommend Vacation Living and The Madison, if you need a place in Pasadena.

We stayed at the Hilton Pasadena a couple of times when visiting LA. The team here are very…read morefriendly from the front desk , house keeping and valet. Rooms are clean, but a little small. Bathrooms are clean; however water pressure is a little weak when using the shower. They have a proudly serve Starbucks in the lobby which is nice for those who need their Starbucks fix. Overall, great stay and would definitely stay again.

The highlight of this Hilton is definitely the lobby and general location within the city, as well…read moreas the staff. The actual rooms themselves are quiet outdated and filled with some quirks such as a sliding barn door bathroom and sparse lighting in the bedroom itself. There were a couple other issues with the room itself that made the say less than desirable, and certainly not worth the weekend nightly rate. For one, the thermostat/cooling unit in the room was nonfunctional. I lucked out by being in Pasadena in an unseasonably cool stretch, but disappointed that even basic A/C didn't come with my room. Would be a real problem for most of the summer in LA. Secondly, despite being advertised as "Mountainview", you mainly get a view of the neighboring buildings. Definitely not worth paying extra for. What's worse is that directly below the mountainview/east side of the building sits the entire A/C equipment for the hotel, which is incredibly loud. If you leave the glass sliding door to the patio open, the noise is still significant even with 30 db earplugs on. Even with the door closed, the din of the rooftop equipment is loud enough to sound like an A/C unit running in the room. Which was little comedic given the A/C or even just fan alone in the room itself is nonfunctional! Again, a sign of how dated the rooms are that the soundproofing is so terrible. This is clearly a hotel that prioritizes its lobby and conference room facilities over the guestrooms themselves. Finally, for a hotel that looks relatively luxurious, you won't even find a hot tub. For that and all the reasons above, you're better off splurging a bit more for better, or sticking with a Marriott Courtyard or even motel/inn. All of which will have more updated rooms without the quirks.

The review is for the afternoon tea at the Arroyo Vista Inn. We were celebrating a birthday. We…read morehad English Breakfast and Peach Oolong teas. The teas were hot and good. Started with a platter of tasty deviled eggs. The tier consisted of assorted berries, plate of desserts and a tier of sandwiches (smoked salmon, curry chicken and cucumber sandwiches) also a basket of scones and madeleines. An extra treat was Red Rocks Toffee. Plenty of food. We were able to have some treats to go. A very narrow driveway up to the Inn. Parking was available.

The review is for the afternoon tea at the inn as I didn't stay there. A narrow driveway leads you…read moreup to the Inn but there is a clearly marked sign at the entrance. Plenty of parking right in front of the inn. Upon arrival we were seated at their dining room. Old quaint inn. We tried the Lavendar orange grey and fruit garden teas. The fruit garden was our favorite. Their tier consisted of berries, plate of desserts and a tier of sandwiches. Also served is a basket of scones along with a platter of deviled eggs. The deviled eggs and the curry chicken sandwhich were my favorite but all the sandwiches were pretty good. Price is a bit high compared to other afternoon teas but we were here for a special occasion. Staff was very nice. She would come and check on us or if we needed something and knocked was very responsive.

The Sanborn Guest House is an excellent place to stay if you're looking to be in the Silver Lake…read morearea or want to be able to access different spots in Los Angeles. My sister and I stayed here for a long weekend -- the bed was comfy, the place was quiet (even with the other unit occupied), the neighborhood felt safe, and the free parking was a huge plus. It's a cozy and refreshing place to stay in after months of being cooped up for shelter-in-place. A lot of restaurants were open nearby for takeout and Erehwon was conveniently a few minutes away. Meeting Gary and Jaime was awesome, my sister and I had some pleasant & socially-distanced conversations with them. They were attentive, kind, and lovely hosts :-) COVID-19-related note: the kitchen / entrance area is shared with folks that are staying in the other unit. We felt safe enough to be in that room with masks on and to eat a meal, but know this if this is something you're concerned about. Absolutely stay here if you're considering it!

This review is for CORONADO STUDIO:…read more We had a family wedding to attend in Pasadena in May, and decided to stay in the Silver Lake area where the groom (my husband's brother) lives since that's where pre-wedding events would be taking place. So six family members ended up renting all three Sanborn properties for the weekend, each had very positive things to say. My husband and I stayed at the Coronado for four nights and absolutely loved it! For $85 a night, you can't beat having a full kitchen and FREE wifi! I think we managed to only buy two meals while were were on our trip. We spent about $100 on groceries at the Smart & Final near the apartment, and cooked most of our meals there, which saved us a ton of money! The host we talked to a couple of times, Jonathon, was very friendly and helped us with our luggage right off the bat. One huge plus was not having to clean the apartment before we checked out. I have rented a handful of houses before which we always had to "clean" ourselves if we didn't want to pay extra. The Coronado did not make us clean (even though we did as much as we could to not look like slobs upon leaving for common courtesy). I saw other people complain about thin walls, and hearing the other tenants in the building. That was never an issue while we were there. One of our favorite features was the rear entry to the private parking area. We didn't use the front door once while we were there. The only thing I would want to mention is that the driveway to the private parking is SO narrow, it would be unlikely that anything other than a small SUV or car could make it up the driveway. There's no way a Tahoe or anything large like that would be able to utilize the private parking. It worked fine for us in our Jeep Patriot, but we had to be very careful. The apartment isn't in the best neighborhood, but it seemed safe enough while we were there, and it's just minutes from Silver Lake and some great shopping on Sunset Blvd. There was a great view of the city at night from our balcony, and I really enjoyed looking out at night when the city was all lit up. All and all, we very much enjoyed our stay at the CORONADO and would highly recommend it, and stay there again. We also visited Tyler's Place where my in-laws were staying, and it was really nice. I probably wouldn't stay there however, as they had to share a kitchen with other guests they didn't know. That would work great if both sides of the house were being rented by people in your party though.

Clean, classy stay in the beautiful City of Roses. I pulled into the breathtaking driveway where…read morevalet team members swiftly whisked away my car, parking it safely. They proceeded to handle my luggage and direct me to the check-in. The lobby was ravishing, plastered with beautiful crowning and a centerpiece of the most radiant lilies. I was able to check in quickly, the attendant had a hospitable attitude and was very polite. The moment I stepped into my room, I could smell the fresh lingering scent of linen, and dust was nowhere to be seen. The bathroom floors sparkled, and the marble was smooth and cool on my feet. Couldn't have slept any better than I did in this deluxe patio room. The view outside was magnificent, and my morning coffees tasted one hundred times better than any restaurant I've had. The teahouse restaurant was luxurious, with the most delicious jasmine tea and scrumptious blueberry scones. The chicken sandwich was served on a beautiful plate and tasted delectable. I truly have no single complaints, I couldn't have had a better stay anywhere else. This location blows any other hotel in the Los Angeles area out of the water. 1000/10, cannot go wrong here.

Beautiful spot for afternoon tea. Took my mom here for Mother's Day and she loved it! Everything…read morewas pretty good but my mom got the white peach tea and it didn't have much flavor - tasted like plain ol' hot water. Also when the server brought out the food, my mom was like is that all vegetarian and got confused. The server confirmed it was..obviously it wasn't because we were sharing so I clarified and the server responded like I was dumb for asking lol. Our main server Luisa (hope I got her name right) was absolutely great! She was so lovely and truly the best

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

A castle in Glendora? Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you--Rubel Castle is real, it's magnificent,…read moreand it's gloriously eccentric. Thanks to the sheer persistence (and probably delightful stubbornness) of Michael Rubel, we now have this quirky, towering State Treasure sitting right in the middle of Glendora like a fairy tale that accidentally took a detour through a hardware store. This place is beautifully done, and part of its charm is that it's a full-on hodgepodge of relics, antiques, crystal trinkets, and "wait... what is that doing here?" moments tucked into every nook and cranny. You'll marvel, you'll laugh, you'll squint in confusion--honestly, it's everything you'd want in a castle built with love, imagination, and a dash of madness. And let's talk about the makeshift cemetery. Quirky? YES. Fun? Absolutely. Slightly spooky? Only if your imagination is over-caffeinated. But it fits the vibe perfectly--like the castle whispered, "You know what I'm missing? A tiny cemetery." The tours are fantastic, the guides are passionate, and the whole experience feels like you're stepping into a living scrapbook of California history and charming chaos. Overall: Amazing, amazing place. Book your tour. They only do tours every first Sunday of the month, so set your alarms, mark your calendars, tie a string around your finger--just don't miss it. Rubel Castle is truly a California State Treasure, and an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates creativity, history, and a little eccentric sparkle.

$20 deposit required at check in! Additionally there is a $15 parking fee as well! Rooms are NOT…read morethoroughly cleaned as evidenced by the stains in the refrigerator! Also the hotel advertises free breakfast but the booking site requires you to pay $37 for it! The front desk assigned me the wrong room at check in even though I had booked for a studio king! Aside from the above mentioned issues I was pleased with the wide range of amenities here which include: an outdoor basketball court, swimming pool, fitness center, business center, conference room, guest laundry, snack pantry, complimentary WiFi, 24/7 staffed front desk, outdoor patio with fire pit as well as barbecue grills! Inside the rooms you get flat screen TV with internet TV to stream YouTube, a sofa bed, ironing amenities, full length mirror, full kitchenette with electric cook top, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, cooking utensils, toaster, dining table with two chairs, hair dryer, wall mounted shampoo and body wash!

Good location. Busy hotel. Early morning guests are noisy. Rooms definitely aren't soundproof…read more Our room was spacious. The highlight was the high toilet. Our knees appreciated it. THANK YOU. Didn't like that the sink was actually located outside the bathroom. Disturbing to whoever is still in bed. Housekeeping was efficient and we liked that the room had extra towels stocked in the closet. Overall, our second stay within 3 years was good. We would stay again but ask for a room closer to the front.