Name: Hotel Dena, Pasadena, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Address: 303 Cordova St, Pasadena, 91101, US

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Deirdre

Truly one of my favorite hotels! The only reason why I didn't stay there on my last business trip is because they were booked! I guess people are starting to find out just how nice this place is! The aesthetic is nice! The location is great! And the Lobster Quesdillas are absolutely delicious! Half the time, I think I stay there just so I can order them! This is always my first choice in hotels when I travel in for work. Can't wait for my next visit!

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2026

Earl

Older propeerty that had been updared very nicely.

Grounds very clean. Room was clean. However, notice heavy layer of dust on light bulbs. No table lamp or other light for desk.

Comfortable king size bed but pillow were poor. very soft with no structure.

Front desk staff helpful. However, they did not schedule room for cleaning for second night. Hotel did comp us 25.00 for that.

Close to old Pasadena -- good location.

$36.00 per day parking fee.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Sandra

The only issue I had was that it was really hot even with having the AC on in the room. It did feel a little bit warmer, but other than that, it is a very nice hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

John

Hotel is very clean, only thing I dislike is the self parking

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

Edwin

The parking is good, room was clean, hotel was pretty nice. Only thing that was an issue was the a/c wasn’t working well. Tried calling front desk buy no one answered during the time.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Dennis

The deluxe king size bed room was nice and spacious but the wall paper was pealing off and behind the TV the carpet looked dirty like water damage. Parking is $36 but $18 if you stay on 18 hours in the garage. The location is great but it’s close to Colorado Blvd.

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

Marisa

Room was extremely hot, a/c did not cool down room temperature

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Richard

This hotel has a good vibe we enjoyed staying there only thing is wish the views were better for my room just looked at a wall and buildings but if you're going to the convention and you want to be right there I'd recommend it

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Gary

This is simply a great boutique hotel. Period.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Aasha

Very convenient; parking was excellent

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Emily

You had to pay for coffee which I thought was not great. It should be available in the lobby every morning for gratis

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Aasha

Excellent location and parking

Family

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Alexander

Not much to be said

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Karen

My stay started with loud alarms and bright lights as they were testing the emergency alarm system. The front desk check in was difficult due to this and also because the staff person checking me in didn't know what I requested, something very basic in the hotel industry. In addition, I had to pay for early check in and wasn't given a room upgrade or even a room like the one advertised on Hotels.com. I got a small room with only a shower and no bathtub. That night, a woman tried to break into my room, pretending she was hotel staff, head of housekeeping. My door was locked and she finally went away. Next morning I told the front desk staff and was told she wasn't hotel staff. How did she get upstairs to the 5th floor where my room was then? The security is lacking. The walls of the room were also thin and I could hear everything going on in the halls and other rooms and outside. I won't stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Hagit

We stayed at the hotel in July, it was great! We only stayed for 3 nights and didn’t get to use the pool, but breakfast was great, location was fantastic, just a few minutes walk from old Pasadena, the room was great, too.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Eric

The rooms are specious, clean, and modern. The bed was SO comfortable. Slept so so good, fun night's rest with no coffee required in the morning.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Tiffany

Fun vibe. Convenient location. Our room smelled a little weird but generally very clean.

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Andrio

Room was good clean, tv didn’t work properly had to restart till I gave up and just watched on my phone balcony was inaccurate to the pictures and the bathroom shower had 1 glass door that went back and forth to stop shower sprinkles. There a selection of hotels that I have stayed at with better quality for a lower price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Alan

Very good staff and clean property for

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Stephen

Excellent Suite. We had a delicious breakfast and everyone there was super friendly. Fun, boutique style hotel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Laura

Very clean and peaceful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Ojay

Cool property.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Desi

Loved it. Great place. Very nostalgic

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Roxana

The AC in the bedroom worked very minimal. Very frustrating. It was running for hours and the room was barely cool. They have it locked in a cabinet so of course, cold air doesn’t enter the room. No AC in the elevators or hallways. Not a big deal but uncomfortable. Also found it ridiculous that I asked if there was a flower vase available and the answer was no and there was nothing done to even help rectify. There was also no housekeeping for the duration of my stay. That was a big disappointment as well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

This is a very nice hotel , comfy bed, and very nice atmosphere with cool objects around to look at . I especially loved the very old newspapers in the big book . The bar was cozy and pleasant . I would definitely return to this hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Floris

Good hotel but the wifi was so bad!! & the water filter in the gym needs to be replaced it tasted bad and it said so too on the machine!!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Alan

TV difficulties and lack of trash bags for the trash cans. And thin walls

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Zhao

guud

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Tulun

I liked the cleanliness of the room. The bathroom shower and the cooling was working properly. I also used the iron and ironing board, hair dryer, coffee machine, and the refrigerator, which all worked well. The internet in the room was working very well. Since I am a heavy coffee drinker, I also appreciated that my coffee in the room was replenished every day. They also left a bottle of water in my room each day. Last but not least, the staff was very friendly, the hotel was close to the conference center and other good cafes and restaurants. The only tiny issue, which is very specific to me maybe is that the hotel lobby didn't have a small area to use as an office space. Otherwise the hotel lobby already had a couple of sofas, seats, coffee tables.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Justin Marcel

Overall great experience.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Gary

First time at the Dena and we were so happy with the entire stay. We were early for check-in because we’re had tickets to a Hollywood Bowl concert. Our room wasn’t ready, so the front desk staff upgraded us to a room that was available so we could check in early. That’s something that’s never happened to us before.

The Hotel itself has a cool modern vibe and looks like it’s been remodeled recently. Room was clean and the bed comfortable. Bathroom was a little small but other than that, a great stay. We’ll definitely stay here again when in Pasadena!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Laurent

Food and service were great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Carol

Clean newly remodeled hotel. Great bed, not too soft, self prepare coffee and fridge in the room. Loved the self pay snack shop by the lobby. Great selection of snacks and drinks. Beautiful pool and would have been a five star rating but we had problems getting someone to put the umbrellas up during the hot afternoons and they need to have a staff person pick up the pool area on a regular basis. I plan on returning when I am next in the Pasadena area.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Yesenia

This is my husband and I second time staying here and we are again so impressed with everything about this hotel. The rooms are clean, bed is beyond comfortable, the bar quirky and fun, front desk helpful, and the area in the city beautiful. This will remain as our staycation always.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Janice

Hotel is right beside the convention center. Lovely lobby. Good vibes. Room was comfy. Very convenient to Old Town restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2026

Sheila

Evening room service was quite limited. We did not have a microwave in our room. Paid for a mobility assist room but the bathroom had a tub and not a walk-in shower. No one available to assist with luggage at all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Barry

This is an exceptionally well-appointed property in the heart of downtown / Old-town Pasadena. Right in front of the Convention Center.

We highly recommend this. Hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2026

Hugh

My stay at Hotel Dena was a mixed experience. The check-in process was fast, efficient, and friendly, which made for a great first impression.

The property itself is dated but generally clean and well-maintained. However, the hallways leading to our second-floor room had an old, stuffy odor, and unfortunately the same stagnant smell was noticeable when we first entered the room. We ended up keeping the air conditioning running all night to help circulate the air and make the room more comfortable.

The room had some maintenance issues. While the balcony was a nice feature, the sliding door did not lock securely. Additionally, the blackout curtains were not functioning properly and could not be opened or closed as intended. On a positive note, the bed was very comfortable, and we slept well once the room aired out.

The hotel bar closed before 11 p.m., it was Tues.

We also dined at Lyric restaurant, which was clean and welcoming. The staff there were excellent. Maria stood out in particular—she took the time to engage with us, ask about our stay, and have a genuinely pleasant conversation. She was warm, friendly, and very helpful. Our other server was wonderful as well, though unfortunately I cannot recall her name. Both contributed to a positive dining experience.

Overall, while the hotel could benefit from updates and better attention to room maintenance and ventilation, the friendly staff, comfortable bed, and positive experience at Lyric helped make the stay enjoyable.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

Karen

It was a relatively clean place, the biggest factor of our review was the AC unit totally sucked. When we called the front desk they sent a technician but he only looked at the AC for 2 minutes and told us the temperature was too low and that’s why it wasn’t working but he didn’t fix anything :(

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Ayanna

Loft room was nice.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Sarah

Just can’t do dingy towels some had yellow stains on them

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

YuanYuan

Good

Self

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2026

Seniru

Nice hotel, however did lack a few amenities. No microwaves in the room, no laundry area in the hotel, and the in house parking fee of $36 a night was not listed in the description.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Adeline

I want to start with the fact that management took care of this correctly and immediately. My lower review comes from that it occurred in the first place. And that the woman at the front desk, unfortunately wasn't any manner of helpful. She was dismissive and truthfully rude. She kind of laughed at me when I told her about it, but when I showed her the picture she jumped and said \"I don't want to see that.\" It was just odd. But once management heard about it, everything was handled. Eco lab arrived.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Alison

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Amy

Room was clean, cute bar with a good vibe.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Maria

Understaffed. Room was only made up once and then they forgot towels and coffee. Restaurant was not staffed at open. Fine conference hotel but not at Marriott standard

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Joe

Good vibes, awesome hotel!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Darnell

Illuminated clocks for early birders (more expense). BTW, the attendant at the parking structure entrance is/was very helpful, friendly, courteous, and very welcoming to my stay. A big shoutout to her!

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Cynthia

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Pamala

The vibe, and the friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Dr Lee A

Staff were very nice. Restaurants on site very helpful- room service very amenable even at night

Self

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

donald

For an expensive property it was not nice

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Julia

I liked the fun, retro, entertainment, industry vibe, and decor throughout. The room was spacious and had a convenient mini refrigerator.
Bed was comfortable and in-room Coffee was good - Starbucks. Coffee could be improved by having creamers instead of those powder packets.
Renovated bathroom was good with a nice, Strong showerhead spray.
Large underground parking garage.
Breakfast was good, especially a very nice and generously sizedfresh fruit bowl but more expensive than it should’ve been. Oatmeal was $15 and another $15 for the fruit bowl.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

marghana

I got there early and they were very nice and gave us the room.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

David

Great property. if you're thinking about bringing kids use discretion. Patrons seem to be younger adults with a party mentality, but not rowdy.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Christian

It was easy to check-in and the room was very clean. Also the pool area looked very inviting. The best part was the location.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Daniella

Very nice hotel , the room and bathroom was spotless ! There is also parking available - which needs to be paid for but very convenient since it is Pasadena.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Antonio

Pool was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Yesenia

It was our first time staying and we want to go back soon.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Russell

Room was smaller than my last stay. No coffee in room. Good location. $35 per night to park. Changes my choice for next time.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

David

The room and overall property was amazing. The staff was top notch and restaurant was great, not to mention the surrounding area which was outstanding as well

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Sharon M

This hotel is well located but it is quite long in the tooth and does reflect the wear and tear of being connected to a convention center. We stayed for 4 nights in a very dark room on the 2 nd floor. There were two nights when the room above us was quite noisy, the AC system was loud and not terribly efficient but it was the awful smell in the lobby that made me wonder if anyone is actually paying attention to the air circulating system in this place. It was a sewer type smell and believe me you couldn’t avoid it anytime you walked by the front desk. They had a blower going the whole time we were there. The hotel has brighter floors, perhaps even fresher feeling rooms, but we were not in that circumstance during our stay. Again, I found the staff to be friendly but the overall ambience was definitely off-putting considering the price we paid for our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Catherine

Helpful front desk who went out her way to help my handicapped husband and shower leaked but I fingered it out

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Ramish

It was comfortable stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Evguenii

clean room

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Jesus

A wonderul hotel with clean, modern, full of life rooms. I took my family on a weekend trip to Universal Studios and they loved the great rooms, pool, and amazing food! Thank you for a great stay and quick in and out experience!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Nadia

The best

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Nadia

All good

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Elana

My only complaint is regarding the price of $5.00 for a 6 oz. bottle of milk in the convenience store. That’s offensive.
This shopping was only because the coffee bar in my room had powdered cream mate. Yuck!

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Robbin

This was my second stay. We will be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Daphne Cortez

Nice rooms

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Daron

Not a 4 star hotel, more like 3 star. Looked like a converted old hotel they tried to be boutique but AC was outdated. It was so loud sleeping at night with it, you can hear the neighbors because walls are thin. Bathroom is sub par.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Brandee

Great place to stay when attending an event at the convention center. Be sure to check in on time.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

ElyCilia

We only stayed one night, but the office manager was excellent, very efficient and helpful. We traveled with our dog, and the $50 pet fee was straightforward and easy to manage. Parking was also convenient for our oversized vehicle, since it was too tall for the garage.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Terry

All was good. As far as basics. Coffee wasn’t refreshed for each morning.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2026

vamsi

Hotel was in city center. But overpriced

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Payson

The seating around the pool is very comfortable, the pool is shallow (4') which makes it safe for children but it is less satisfactory for adults who want to swim.
Breakfast is good with a good number of choices and ample servings. Staff are very friendly, speaking Spanish is helpful.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Katina

The room was clean and comfortable. My floor was quiet. The staff is always professional and helpful. The technology was modern. I always enjoy my stays at Hotel Dena!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

John

Staffs are friendly and helpful. The room was nice to stay in with balcony or patio to chill.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Yi

great

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Joel

we were unaware that the room wouldn't be serviced for the 4 days we stayed with you.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Richard

We enjoyed the bar/lounge. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional. Great location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Frances

We returned to the property because we loved our last stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Javonna

Wonderful place to stay very kind staff!

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Christine

The pillow on the bed were terrible. Other than that, everything was good

Family

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

Lola

I had to clean the shower in my room.Thetevwas hair in the shower and other unknown particles. Why should a guest have to clean up after herself. No managet was available when requested by phone and in person when I was ready to leave.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Katie

This place is fine for the price. Good location, easy parking. Staff wasn't overly hospitable or friendly. Property is partially renovated with very old windows. Overall a decent economy level stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Manuel

This is a great hotel; my family's experience was great from the receptionist to the breakfast staff. Though I have to inform you that the scrambled eggs were dry when we got them. The rest of the food was great.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Claudia

Clean and very nice room .staff was nice . Pool was relaxing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Shane

The location, parking, staff and amenities of this hotel are great!! It is the only place I stay when I travel there.

Self

4/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Jaume

AC Not working properly. Room at 89F!

4/10

Poor

28 Mar 2026

taylor

Staff treated us poorly

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Irving

Clean and spacious room. Staff was helpful and efficient at check in and check out. Room was quiet. Location convenient.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Lucy

A/C seemed to shut off too frequently. Location was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Maggie

The room was very clean. The decor was fun and upbeat.
We didn’t use the pool. It looked smallish but nice.
Parking is a bit pricey.
The location was perfect…central and all kinds of good restaurants and shops near by.
All in all a very comfortable stay.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Robert

Light switches were opposite of what would be useful. Pillows were like half the filling was missing. Bathroom sink took real muscle to turn on the cold water and a little mirror would not stay be the wall and would swing out and over the hot water spigot meaning you had to hold it out of the way to turn the hot water on and off. Pretty funky. Nice place but a serious lack of attention to detail.

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2026

Erasmus

Lyrics Restaurant not a great experience. Food was good, but servers didn’t seem to enjoy their jobs and some side items came out later than main course. No Concierge and front desk not aware of where grocers, drug stores, or popular dining spots were.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Annette

The rooms were clean and nice. The happy hour was fun! The parking was expensive and all fees really added up. It was a local boutique hotel that had a lot of interesting features. I would recommend to anyone interested in a good hotel in Pasadena!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

karen

Front desk staff was very helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends