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    3.6 (107 reviews)
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    Kamryn H.

    It's really not all that. From the room to the parking and the area. Love Pasadena but there are better spots. Also because they have had shows shot at this hotel they don't allow you to do any type of photography without prior approval. Even if it's just for yourself they were even weird about iPhone photos!!! They just try to make as much money off of you here so be careful. After I took a few photos by the pool they kicked me out and said they'd refund me so let's hope they actually do since I was only there for less than 10 min when they started calling the room asking if we were going to be taking photos. Which they never asked or mention on the website. It was a wild experience and I don't recommend. I was planning on staying with my boyfriend for our anniversary but we just ended up staying in the Hilton not too far from here and it was way more luxurious and nice. The pool was also FREEZING definitely not heated.

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    Shirley S.

    Friendly guest services staff in the reception area, beautiful landscape and cute pool area, awesome retro vibe and original neon sign, clean and tidy room with fridge, very high walk ability score with restaurants & shoppes nearby - all make for a solid 5 star review! We traveled up for 3 nights from San Diego. Our usual spot for a weekend getaway is Orange County but thought we'd venture up North further and check out Pasadena. We're so glad we did! Definitely going to add Saga Motor Inn on our rotation for weekend getaways!

    We got a room with the King sized bed with a special online rate.
    Kaysha R.

    Loved this spot! We were traveling from Seattle to Phoenix via I-5 and then 210 and wanted a safe and perhaps unique spot to stay around the LA area. Pasadena fit the bill and the Saga won us over with the "historic Route 66 motel" description and great reviews. It didn't disappoint, the staff was very friendly, rooms are cute and ours even looked over the pool, which is a heated outdoor pool and closes at dusk. We just missed it. I personally enjoyed the Olive Branch provided bathroom soap, lotion, shampoo and conditioner and bathroom cap. However, I was surprised that the room did not have a coffee maker. There is plenty of coffee at the complimentary continental breakfast in their adorable breakfast room, which overlooks the street where the Rose Bowl parade takes place. Travelers with trailers beware: you can't pull your trailer through where you check in at the office. Park on the street with your trailer or tall truck and they'll give you a key to open the back parking lot and you can park in there. Perhaps with a really large trailer you should call ahead to make sure there is room, or you'd have to park on the street.

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    Tired but clean & quiet. Nostalgic! Better than some big impersonal chain. In the heart of Pasadena

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    Beautiful mid century motor hotel. Truly enjoyed staying there. Lovely pool, directly on-route of the Rose parade and great service!

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