Pasadena Hotels - United States, US

Best Western Dragon Gate Inn
 

Enter another world without leaving the conveniences of downtown Los Angeles, Calif. The Best Western Dragon Gate Inn is situated in historic Chinatown and is located only 15 miles northeast of the Los Angeles International Airport. The Los Angeles Convention Center is three miles from the hotel, and the University of Southern California is six miles away. Universal Studios and Rodeo Drive's high-end shops are within 12 miles of the property. Many travelers are attracted to the Best Western Dragon Gate Inn because of its close proximity to the city's attractions, but this hotel also presents a unique opportunity to connect with Chinese culture. The hotel exudes Chinese influence, from the stunning architecture to the traditional Chinese herb and acupressure shop. Property amenities include business and postal services, a martial arts workout room with fitness equipment, complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas, coffee shop and parking garage. A shopping mall is located on the ground floor of the building. On-site dining is provided at the Hill Street Café, which serves American fare for breakfast and lunch. The three-story Best Western Dragon Gate Inn features 50 modern guestrooms decorated with Chinese accents. Accommodations include refrigerators, coffeemakers and complimentary wireless Internet access, and microwave ovens are available on request. Leisure and corporate travelers can enjoy the Best Western Dragon Gate Inn's location near fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

Days Inn Downtown
 

The Days Inn in downtown Los Angeles is adjacent to the Amtrak railway station and famous Olvera Street, located 25 miles from LAX International Airport. Situated in the very heart of downtown, this hotel is also convenient to City Hall, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Music Centre and all major tourist attractions in the downtown area. Guests can choose from a variety of restaurants in the downtown area, offering a diverse variety of cuisines. This hotel also features complimentary continental breakfast as well. The guest rooms are attractively decorated and they are all equipped with a refrigerator and a host of other amenities. The rooms are equipped with cable TV, including some premium channels. For recreation, the Days Inn has a fitness facility onsite, so guests need not interrupt their fitness regimen. The Days Inn is convenient to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
 

Location. The Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, located in the Little Tokyo sector of Los Angeles, Calif., is a contemporary hotel just one-half block from the Japanese American National Museum and one block from the Museum of Contemporary Art at the Geffen. Staples Center, Dodger Stadium and the Los Angeles Convention Center are within three miles of the hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 20 miles away. Hotel Features. The Miyako Hotel Los Angeles features a third-floor spa with shiatsu massage and provides indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, steam rooms, saunas and spa tubs. Additional amenities include a fitness room, tour assistance, childcare service, conference space and a business center. High-speed Internet access is available in public areas. On-site dining options include Hata Restaurant, which overlooks Little Tokyo, and Ohjah, which promotes its nightclub atmosphere and full bar service. Café Take 5 is open from early morning until late at night and offers complimentary wireless Internet access. Guestrooms. The Miyako Hotel Los Angeles features 174 contemporary, Asian- influenced guestrooms. Accommodations include desks, leather chairs, compact refrigerators and in-room safes. Internet access is also available. Expert Tip. While the L.A. Museum of Contemporary Art was being constructed, architect Frank Gehry transformed a warehouse, located one block from the hotel, into a temporary exhibition space. Renowned for its innovative architecture and avant garde installations, the "Temporary Contemporary" was such a success that it was retained as a permanent branch of the main museum.

New Otani Hotel & Garden
 

Location. The New Otani Hotel Garden in Los Angeles, Calif., is located in the eclectic Little Tokyo district, two blocks from the Japanese American National Museum, three blocks from City Hall and the Los Angeles Civic Center, and five blocks from Union Station. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy Staples Center and Dodger Stadium, both within two miles of the hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 16 miles away. Hotel Features. This property's unique, star-shaped lobby features sun-reflecting ribbons that drape from a skylight above the central bar. Potted plants adorn tiered walls and a staircase winds gracefully to the banquet mezzanine. The lush, half-acre terraced garden is a sanctuary of manicured flora, decorative rocks and waterfalls. The New Otani Hotel Garden offers complimentary transportation within the greater downtown area. The on-site Sanwa Spa specializes in traditional Japanese health treatments such as deep-oil and shiatsu fingertip massages. There is also a 24-hour fitness room, saunas and spa tubs. On-site meeting and event space accommodates up to 650 guests. Audiovisual equipment, event catering and high-speed wireless Internet access are available in public areas for an additional fee. Multilingual staff can offer assistance 24 hours a day, and computer and cellular phone rentals are available upon request. Five on-site restaurants cater to discriminating tastes with menus that range from delectable American cuisine to distinctive Japanese entrées, sushi and tempura. Guestrooms. The 21-story New Otani Hotel Garden features 434 guestrooms with desks, three multi-line telephones, laptop-compatible safes and high-speed Internet access. Additional guestroom amenities include minibars, refrigerators, coffeemakers and premium toiletries. Expert Tip Japanese cultural events are held throughout the year at the New Otani Hotel Garden. Selections include the Spring Tea Ceremony in the garden in April, and the Tanabata Star Festival in the Thousand Cranes restaurant in July.

Days Inn Duarte Ca
 

The Duarte (Calif.) Days Inn on Interstate 210 five miles east of Pasadena is just two miles down the road from Santa Anita Race Track, the Raging Water Park and just 10 miles from the Rose Bowl and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Families, especially those with kids, are less than 35 miles-and choruses of "Are we there yet?"-from Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park and Disneyland. Air travelers are 35 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. Before heading out to bet the ponies or see the sights, guests can nosh the motel's complimentary continental breakfasts and then later pick from area restaurants serving everything from steak to sushi.

Super 8 Motel - El Monte/l.a. Area
 

Near the junction of Interstate 10 and Interstate 605, the Super 8 MotelEl Monte in El Monte, Calif., is 20 miles from the Rose Bowl and 26 miles from Disneyland. Santa Anita Racetrack and Azusa Pacific University are within 12 miles of the hotel, and Dodger Stadium is 17 miles away. Families can also enjoy a visit to Knott's Berry Farm, 21 miles from the hotel. Guests arriving by air are 33 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. This hotel offers complimentary continental breakfasts and features an outdoor pool with spa tub. Additional amenities include complimentary newspapers and a 24-hour front desk. This three-story Super 8 has 50 guestrooms that include complimentary wireless Internet access, refrigerators and coffeemakers. All guestrooms are accessible by elevator and exterior corridors. Guests can enjoy this Super 8 hotel for its proximity to many of southern California's top attractions.