Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena Old Town

The room was quite spacious, pretty standard, and fairly clean. However, rooms not facing the pool tended to be quite noisy. Overall, it was unremarkable – neither good nor bad – and I wouldn't say it's ideal for a vacation. I found it acceptable, but it offered no surprises. Its location close to Central Park was a definite plus.

The hotel boasts an excellent location, with shopping and dining options easily accessible on foot. Our room was clean and, possibly due to its orientation, surprisingly quiet, ensuring a very comfortable stay.

Located in Old Town Pasadena, the hotel is within walking distance of various restaurants and shops, including popular brands like Arc'teryx and Lululemon. Be aware that clothing stores tend to close quite early. It's less than a 20-minute drive to Trader Joe's and Costco, and about half an hour to downtown Los Angeles, Universal Studios, the Natural History Museum, and the California Science Center. There are homeless people in Old Town, but they generally keep to themselves, are not aggressive, and won't bother you. The hotel facilities are decent. They provide bath towels and soap, an ice bucket, a coffee maker, and a mini-fridge, but no electric kettle. Also, note that American mineral water bottle openings are different from those in China, so if you're bringing an instant portable hot water dispenser, be aware of this. Basic housekeeping is done daily, and bath towels are replaced every day. Parking is $35 a day; you get a code for in/out access, and the charge is added to your bill at checkout. If you plan to be out early and back late, nearby public parking lots are a very close and cheaper alternative at $12 a day. Service is typical American style: polite, but not particularly attentive. The billing process was a bit confusing, but there were no actual errors in the charges. Ctrip's follow-up service, however, deserves praise. Finally, a correction regarding Ctrip's information: children aged 12 and above are charged full price for breakfast, which is $20 per person. The breakfast quality is actually quite good, offering excellent value for money, especially for California. Oatmeal is also available. P.S. Definitely avoid buying water from the front desk – it's outrageously expensive at $4 a bottle. You can get it much cheaper at the gas station next door, or drive 10-15 minutes to Costco to grab a case.

The hotel boasts an excellent location in the Old Town, making shopping and dining incredibly convenient. The premises were very clean, and the breakfast was also quite good.

The poolside room was quite quiet. The room itself wasn't very large; opening our luggage practically took up all the walking space. However, the location was excellent.

It's decent. The location is very convenient. Parking costs 35 a night, and street-facing rooms can be quite noisy.

Clean, comfortable, quiet, and safe. Booked on Ctrip for a better price and good service.

The location is extremely convenient for getting around. The hotel rooms are spacious, and the surrounding area is well-equipped with all necessary amenities. Crucially, you'll hardly see any homeless people. Most nearby places are within easy walking distance, and it's not far from the subway station either.