$$$, Pasadena
Fodor's Review:
Two blocks south of busy Colorado Boulevard, the Hilton Pasadena is still within walking distance of the city's vast convention center and close to the shops and plentiful restaurant choices of Old Town. A light and airy sandstone lobby says California casual, as do the rooms done in soft gold and tan colors, complete with pillowy beds. Bathrooms are noticeably compact. Business travelers appreciate the Smart Desk with ergonomically correct chair. Staff is remarkably amiable and helpful. Ask for rooms with balconies for a pleasanter visit.
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