The Saga Motor Hotel, PasadenaThe Saga Motor Hotel in Pasadena, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 17 hotels we score in Pasadena. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 4.0.The Saga Motor Hotel is a mid-century boutique property located on East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. Built in 1959 by architect Harold Zook, this historic landmark sits along the old Route 66. The hotel contains 70 large guest rooms arranged around a central garden with palm trees and a heated outdoor swimming pool. It suits travellers looking for an affordable stay near the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade route. Facilities include free parking, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. The property is pet friendly and maintains a smoke-free environment. One limitation is that the outdoor pool area closes at dusk.What stands out

Heated outdoor pool

Free on-site parking

Spacious guest rooms

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Pool closes at dusk

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