Ramada Pasadena

one of the review last week says bed bugs???

My husband stayed here with a few co-​workers January 29−31^st for the Tattoo expo; stayed in room 111 and has now came home with bites all over his neck, they definitely look like bed bug bites. This place is clearly not taken care of and very run down. I do not recommend anyone staying here ever! This place needs to be inspected !! I am contacting management first thing in the morning and expecting a full refund!

If I could give this place 0 stars I would the lady at the front desk is a b**ch and she works with the a cleaner who lies about smoking in the room I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone unless you can deal with them 2 b**ches

Not worth the money. I dont understand some of the «good» reviews it received. I’d rather spend extra 20 bucks to stay elsewhere. Yuck!

My SO and I stayed here in late September; It was just a quick in-​and-​out one-​night stay for us so I can’t give a very in-​depth review, but I will say we were totally fine with our visit. The location is convenient – not too far from downtown and shopping centers. Parking was a tiny bit tricky but workable. Rate was good, employees we encountered were all very nice and professional.
The hotel itself has a bit of wear and tear – it’s not sparkling and shiny-​new, but we were very comfortable in our room and I wouldn’t be averse to staying here again. We were pretty tired when we got in and slept excellently! The bed was very comfy and the shower was wonderful. Additionally, after our stay I got in touch with the hotel to raise a concern and they were receptive and helpful, which I definitely appreciated.

TL;DR — My only real advice is to avoid this place if you can.
The gf and I were up here for a game Saturday, visiting from San Diego. We needed a place in Pasadena to stay the night, since we were going to have lunch in downtown and hang out for a few hours before the long drive home.
We got stuck in room 201, which is a standalone building detached from the rest of the hotel. It’s above the «fitness center» and basically sits on top of Colorado Blvd. Two walls with Windows and the wall behind the headboards catch all the noise from Colorado Blvd. I couldn’t sleep at all because it sounded like every person and vehicle was driving right by my head (because they were). I literally would have gotten a better night’s rest sleeping in my car parked on Colorado Blvd than in here. I also would have saved $ 110+. With three walls getting all the street noise, the fourth wall with the entry door happened to be above the driveway to the check in office, so we also got all the noise from running cars stopped there and people checking in or inquiring. Beside the noise, the room was extremely dusty, which gave me allergies.
So to recap, don’t stay here. If you have to overpay for this cheap motel, then for the love of God, do not let them put you in room 201! It doesn’t even have a door number on it. My bet is that it was a storage room that they converted to a regular room to try to get more capacity out of the place.

So we registered very late, but staff was very nice, before you keft for toom they notify you of time breakfast was avail. And pointed to password on key for free wi-​fi, when we got to room it was nice and clean. The only problem was that when we left the room for the evening, they came in to do room, the staff went thru my luggage, is a good thing I didn’t leave anything of value. They didn’t even try hiding the fact that they open luggage as I had left it zippered up with my Pj’s on top. I called front desk to report it, and alm they can say is I’m sorry we will speak to them and left it at that. We won’t be staying at any Ramada’s anytime soon or at all.

Because I was taking my late teen kids to Dodger Stadium for a game for the first time in years, I decided to book in Pasadena to be close to the stadium and to have Old Town shops and restaurants nearby. Booking online and for the price, I knew we weren’t at The Biltmore. We were prepared for dated and somewhat run down but not for flat-​out dirty and inhospitable. We had three adults booked for the room but the bathroom had towels for two. If that were the biggest problem with the bathroom we’d be all right. Unfortunately the bathroom floor looked like no one bothered to wipe up after the previous guests left. The dirt and grime collected in the corners of the bathroom counter area looked like it dated back to the Nixon Administration. The «free» wifi seemed to work when it wanted, which was about 50% of the time we were in the room. We didn’t even bother with the free breakfast, served in the horribly small lobby-​like space. Do yourself a favor and book in Monrovia or somewhere nearby for the same price and don’t get caught on having Pasadena in the name. The only reason this place didn’t get a one star review is because it was pretty quiet and we actually got some sleep once the lights were out and we couldn’t see our surroundings.

If you’re looking for cheap and affordable this is your place. If you’re looking for clean and acceptable, this IS NOT the place! The room is a non-​smoking room but it wreaked of musty smoke, amongst other smells. The sheets had stains, the carpets had stains and the walls were dirty! The sad part is that the décor isn’t that bad, just not well kept. So a little more concentration on housekeeping could go a long way.
Also, they had multiple plugs in one wall outlet, which is think is a fire hazard!
My expectations weren’t that big but after entering the room my expectations dropped even lower. I just can’t recommend this place unless they improve the housekeeping. So don’t cheap out like I did and spend the $$ on a real hotel! You’ll sleep easier and cleaner!

I stayed here for the flea market weekend. I found it to be a pretty good value. With on site ample parking, free breakfast, clean rooms, relatively comfortable bed, and lovely window in the shower, I was pleased at the accommodation for the low price. It was within 2 miles of the bowl parking & had express checkout. Is it a Hilton? No, but it was ½ the price of the hilton I stayed at in Ontario the following night… You get more than you pay for here, IMO. I’d be happy to stay here again.

I had a room booked by corporate for Friday, April 10 and needed to change it to Saturday, April 11. I called on March 31 and talked to a gal who said she would gladly change the date of the reservation and that I would keep the same reservation number.
I arrived at 10:30 pm to the hotel after a long day of business and dinner with friends. The guy at the front desk said there is no reservation in my name and when I provided the confirmation number he said it was for yesterday. I explained that I changed it 11 days earlier and with whom I spoke. He replied no one at the hotel by that name works there and that no other rooms were available. I asked if there was anything that could be done to help me out at which point he replied you’ll have to go find another hotel. In trying to gain a little empathy I proposed if the roles were reversed what would he like done. He said it isn’t my fault and again said to go find another hotel. He obviously didn’t get the plea for help and when pressed to find me a room he repeated his response of not taking any blame and sending me off to find a hotel at close to 11 pm.
I called twice in the morning, before noon, to rectify this situation including getting a refund for the day I didn’t stay there and inform the manager of his employees behavior. The manager was absent both time and I was told to call the next day or leave a message as he wouldn’t be back. These were both weekdays when I called. I finally had to call Ramada corporate to get a call back from the manager.
I recommend staying clear of this hotel and its unwelcoming and inattentive staff. As implied in an earlier review this is not a competitor trying to drive business away, just an honest review.

2 Lights out over sink, Smoke alarm hanging from wall, bathroom light switch didn’t work, timer for bathroom heater didn’t have a knob, and warm water shower at 7 am. Oh and leaky faucet. and dirty windows.
I won’t be returning there.
ps Three of us females and I requested some washcloths and hand towels since we only had one…4 hrs later after second request I received 4 hand towels because he was out of washcloths!

Great hotel for the price. Awesome customer service. I loved that they had a fitness center and I was able to improvise on certain exercises with what they offered. The only issue we had was the shower and water temp. But we didn’t make a big deal about it we just dealt with it. They also serve breakfast and have free wifi. When they ran out of boiled eggs or any thing else all we did was ask for more and they gladly brought more out. Great view from the third floor, room 306. We will be back again.

I stayed at this hotel because I was going to a two day even at the Rose Bowl. I was a little worried after reading some of these reviews, but it was a great price, and I thought I would give it a shot. I thought this hotel was awesome. It’s definitely not a 5 star hotel, if that is what you are expecting. But for my boyfriend and I it was great. The room was really nice, and cozy. There was a nice dresser, huge mirror, coffee machine, microwave, and refrigerator, along with a small desk. The bed was great, we didn’t have any bed bugs. The continental breakfast was small, but good. We stayed in room 222, and it was above the parking lot. It was very quiet, and comfy. The only thing that was a bummer is that the water in the shower was luke warm. I didn’t mind, because I wasn’t there to stand in the shower. I would recommend this hotel, as it is only 5 miles away from the Rose Bowl. It is also in the middle of the little town, and we were able to walk to breakfast, and lunch. I would definitely come back, and stay here again if I needed to go to an event at the Rose Bowl. Oh yeah and FREE Wi-​Fi!

I am staying here this week for the bar exam and want to write a review ALREADY. After reading all of the terrible reviews I was scared to check in here. Unfortunately all those reviews were bogus because I find this place to be in excellent shape, quiet and everything I could ask for @ $ 80/​night.
I have stayed in a lot of hotels and this one is perfectly fine. There are no bed bugs as mentioned in numerous other reviews. The hot water was perfect when I turned it on. The staff were great and helpful… I suspect the other people who wrote bad reviews are competitors trying to push business away from the ramada.
I was shocked at how nice the furnishings were in the room also, I expected a scene from Saw when I checked in based on the reviews.
Cons? Well the gym has a VERY limited amount of equipment, but it does have a punching bag, treadmill and exercise bike (things you could expect in a hotel gym).

It’s a safer place to stay but I have a back condition and the beds are so hard it flares up the pain again, I’ve had it under control the last month until this. No hot water and weird bathroom. Also there was no sign for privacy and the house keeper kept coming back to check when I didn’t want them there.

THERE IS NO HOT water!!! So so disappointed. Front desk did not inform us! REALLY! You could at least slip a note in our room. They r going to fix it tomorrow morning. They don’t know when. They offer 40% off our bill. How is that going to help us. They need to credit all our money for there inconvenience. We need to talk to manager in the morn’ they can’t not even hook us up in another hotel tonight. Can’t talk to owner until tomorrow. 1 – 800 customer care is not open. I will never stay at Ramada ever again. Such poor poor customer service. Nothing works here. Hair in bath tub. Wifi is none existence. Everything totally run down. Cracks, paint job, carpet falling apart and millions of holes in the room. Down hill.
Run far away from here. 1 star cuz I need to rate in order to post this.
When we checked in i was going to ignore the run down hotel, thin walls, you can hear everything going on outside, dirty tub, outdated hotel but really — but hot water draws the line ahhhhhh! Will talk to the manager tomorrow
I would assume poor service from owner. Yes yes yes morn’ came 10:30am AND still NO hot water

Definitely the kind of place if you are just looking for a decent place to stay with a comfy bed you can tell is clean. I’m a bit more nit picky when it comes to bathrooms. The sink is separate from the bath and toilet which is perfect if you are rooming with other people. The bath itself was small and not as nice as I hoped it would be for Ramada. It was really cramped and had the damp water damage smell. The second night the shower/​water pipes were making sounds as if water pressure is building up and was pounding against the other pipes. Tried to change rooms but all rooms were full and maintenance staff was off. They couldn’t do anything :(
Pro: definitely was the free breakfast. Typical choices but they have a waffle machine with a machine that dispense Pre-​maid waffle mix.

HORRIBLE!!!
I want to give this place negative 10 stars for the lack of service, or better yet, NO customer service at all. All they want is your money and they can care less about making your stay there pleasant.
My company had a conference and I had to book 25 rooms at Ramada for 3 nights. This place made us prepaid all the rooms in advance and had the nerve to cancel one of the rooms and resell it to someone else. When I found out, I rushed over to the hotel to talk to the manager Allan (owner’s son), hoping it was just a misunderstanding. Not only was he rude, he was the most unprofessional person ever! He gave me the «too bad, screw you» attitude and threatened to cancel all of my other 24 rooms and kicking my guests out. How is that possible if my rooms have all been prepaid? Are you kidding me??? Is that even legal? Did he seriously just threaten me?
So for all you people that don’t want to have a last minute panic attack, take your business down the street to Hotel Le Reve. This place is terrible, rooms are smelly and it’s not worth the headache when you are on vacation.

Spent the Memorial Day Weekend Here: 4 Days and 3 Nights.
Friday Night: Checked in was a breeze: 10 minutes at most. The night staff was quick and friendly, and informed me that breakfast was from 6:30AM to 9:30AM. The parking lot wasn’t extremely crowded, and there’s ample parking in the back if the front is filled up.
My room was located on the 3^rd Floor, and nicely convenient to the elevator and stairway. Perks to being on the 3^rd Floor, I was able to view my car from the parking lot too. It was also nice that they had an on-​site laundry place.
Breakfast: The best parts: The waffles, the blueberry bread slices, the oatmeal and the hardboiled eggs. The worst parts: The muffins — it was hard and bland — definitely need to get another brand. The OJ tasted like it was watered down. Didn’t touch the donuts or cereals — too much sugar and carbs, lol!
Hotel Room: It was clean and spacious. I didn’t felt cramped walking in. It came equipped with a microwave and fridge, which was nice since there’s a bunch of supermarkets nearby. Their AC was great — really cold, and the curtains above the AC are hella short, and so I had to use a hairclip to hold the curtains together for privacy.
I had a non-​smoking room with a King Bed, and it came with lots of pillows, and a giant one to prop in bed for watching TV or reading. However, the smaller pillows itself were really lumpy. The bathroom and vanity area itself was really nice, clean and spacious. I had a lot of towels in my room — 3 sets of each: XL, Medium and Smalls. Of course, toiletries were refilled every day when I ran out. I didn’t like the bar soap as much — it dried out my skin. They even provided makeup remover towelettes for their female guests, and so that was a nice touch
Shower/​Tub/​Bathroom: It was kind of claustrophobic in there — it felt cramped and small, however, it was very clean, and so that made up for it.
My Only Two Gripes: 1) The noisy neighbor next door, who keeps slamming his door, especially when he got up at 7AM. Really??? Is it that necessary –_​– 2) Flatscreen TV: The channels took forever to change, and they’re standard channels. Though the first night I was there, I was at least grateful for MTV, and ended up watching Guy/​Girl Code for that night.
There’s also a Fitness Room across from the Lobby, but I didn’t end up using it since I had access to three gyms: Pasadena Sports/​Active and Monrovia Active.
Overall, it was a nice place to stay to get some R&R. Would I come back? Definitely, if I am staying in Pasadena again.