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AC Hotel Pasadena

Property class: 4

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A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a glass display case with pastries.
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A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a prominent entrance.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden bookshelf.
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a chandelier, and a city view through large windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $178
$152 nightly
$178 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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19 S MADISON AVE, Pasadena, CA, 91101
  • Place, Pasadena Playhouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasadena Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, California Institute of Technology
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A spacious living area with large windows, a sofa, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

Premium Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the city.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a view through sheer curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a view through sheer curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a view through sheer curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a view through sheer curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a small table.

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a small table.

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pasadena

With a stay at AC Hotel Pasadena, you'll be centrally located in Pasadena, steps from Pasadena Playhouse and within a 10-minute walk of Pasadena Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Norton Simon Museum and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Gamble House.

What's nearby

  • Pasadena Playhouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pasadena City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • California Institute of Technology - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Norton Simon Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pasadena Station - 7 min walk
  • Memorial Park Station - 14 min walk
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yard House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Urth Caffé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬1 min walk
  • Panda Express
  • ‪Lucky Boy - ‬7 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Pasadena

AC Hotel Pasadena offers 194 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Pasadena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 194 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at AC Lounge, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Pasadena? This hotel has 800 square feet (74 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
AC Lounge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Rooftop - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
AC Kitchen - Onsite café. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 50 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 30 to 30 for adults and USD 30 to 30 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge
  • Rooftop

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 800 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2024
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 30 to 30 for adults, and USD 30 to 30 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 50 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Pasadena Hotel
AC Hotel Pasadena Pasadena
AC Hotel BY Marriott Pasadena
AC Hotel Pasadena Hotel Pasadena

AC Hotel Pasadena Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 522 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean, everything is near by
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ozlem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel very clean and new! great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place in the middle of pasadena, easy access to all.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Azadeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff And very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff! Loved the bar area and live music!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice modern hotel, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms. Great hotel near many amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jannelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where I’m going..:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, bright and wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfy, the staff excellent, and the gym and rooftop bar rounded this stay up as one of the nicest in business travel so far. The breakfast menu was great, and we enjoyed the downstairs bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC is a modern Marriott. The rooms are great and the hotel is really efficiently run. The staff are all friendly and very helpful. The location is perfect as it’s right across the street from several good restaurants, with easy access to other parts of Pasadena. We love staying there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast bar was pretty minimal
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great rooftop bar. I will stay here every time I go to Pasadena.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and everyone was helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and located around shopping, dining, and activities. The staff was very friendly and Valet was extremely fast. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room, excellent location, helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, great staff. Very comfortable rooms. Amazing rooftop restaurant and bar. Highly recommend this hotel.. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHENGZHONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Easy access. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026