The staff was nice and the hotel is decent. Breakfast options were limited, but you get what you pay for. The area has a lot of restaurants and is close to Caltech and some other Pasadena highlights. The view of the foothills is gorgeous! Pool is nice enough and there are room service options if you like. The room was great with a personal air conditioner, amenities (fridge, freezer, microwave, etc), and was pretty clean. I'd stay again.