Pasadena: Sheraton or Westin? [Master Thread]
Jan 12, 2008, 5:29 pm
#33
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 103
Normally I get club room. All club rooms' renovation seemed to be done. It is not remodel, not like W Westwood type of renovation. They changed carpet, TV and TV furnishing. So they are very clean though, they still look same as rooms before renovation. There is club lounge too.
Jan 12, 2008, 10:59 pm
#34
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 178
Normally I get club room. All club rooms' renovation seemed to be done. It is not remodel, not like W Westwood type of renovation. They changed carpet, TV and TV furnishing. So they are very clean though, they still look same as rooms before renovation. There is club lounge too.
Jan 14, 2008, 4:12 pm
#36
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Delta GM etc.
Posts: 11
Westin
One great benefit of the Westin Pasadena is a free shuttle service where the valets will drop you off right in front of your restaurant and even pick you up (cuts off at about 10pm, though, check with them).
Agreed, no Plat upgrades/benefits to speak of. Ask at the front desk and they will comp you water. One in 10 stays I got an upgrade to a room with a really great view that was oversized but otherwise nothing special. Confirmed that the lounge was axed in during a renovation leading to many people showing up expecting one based on outdated list information.
So many good restaurants in Pasadena. I had great cuban at Xiomina (check the spelling?). If you like good beer (great Belgians on tap) but don't mind a really grungy atmosphere (ugh) and scary food (seriously, people, even the British pubs have better food), check out Lucky Baldwin's. Yeah, I know, not much of an endorsement, but if you like good beer you'll put up with the drawbacks.
Cheers.
Agreed, no Plat upgrades/benefits to speak of. Ask at the front desk and they will comp you water. One in 10 stays I got an upgrade to a room with a really great view that was oversized but otherwise nothing special. Confirmed that the lounge was axed in during a renovation leading to many people showing up expecting one based on outdated list information.
So many good restaurants in Pasadena. I had great cuban at Xiomina (check the spelling?). If you like good beer (great Belgians on tap) but don't mind a really grungy atmosphere (ugh) and scary food (seriously, people, even the British pubs have better food), check out Lucky Baldwin's. Yeah, I know, not much of an endorsement, but if you like good beer you'll put up with the drawbacks.
Cheers.
May 31, 2008, 9:57 pm
#37
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 440
I've stayed at the Westing Pasadena many times in the last couple years, and have always had a good stay. The staff are very friendly and helpful, though sometimes a little slow with requests.
An upcoming trip I've been put in the Sheraton Pasadena, does anyone know how the parking works? And the cost?
many thanks!
An upcoming trip I've been put in the Sheraton Pasadena, does anyone know how the parking works? And the cost?
many thanks!
Jun 24, 2008, 12:55 am
#40
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: UA 1K / 1MM, Bonvoy Platinum, Amex Platinum
Posts: 231
Stayed at the Sheraton Pasadena last night using points, and would recommend it. As an SPG Gold, I was upgraded without requesting it, upon checking in. The room was nice, and the club room was literally next door where I enjoyed breakfast. Service from everyone I encountered in the hotel was good, and performed with a smile.
The one mistake I made was parking on the street. Since I came in late Sunday and was leaving early Monday, I figured the "2 hour limit: 9am-6pm" signs wouldn't be a problem. Lo and behold, Pasadena has an unposted ordinance prohibiting overnight parking. Doh! $37 ticket.
The one mistake I made was parking on the street. Since I came in late Sunday and was leaving early Monday, I figured the "2 hour limit: 9am-6pm" signs wouldn't be a problem. Lo and behold, Pasadena has an unposted ordinance prohibiting overnight parking. Doh! $37 ticket.
Jun 24, 2008, 3:56 pm
#42
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 103
I knew Westin Pasadena charged something like $7. We talk about Sheraton, right? If you talk about Sheraton, then they changed parking fee again.
They used to charge $6 or $7 for over night parking and once huge construction started, they started charging around $13 or $14. Which was explained by front desk to avoid miscommunication regarding parking charge last time I stayed there. So if it is back to $7 now, it's good news to us.
They used to charge $6 or $7 for over night parking and once huge construction started, they started charging around $13 or $14. Which was explained by front desk to avoid miscommunication regarding parking charge last time I stayed there. So if it is back to $7 now, it's good news to us.
Jan 13, 2009, 11:18 pm
#45
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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I stayed at both the Westin and Sheraton last week.
With people, Westin is best, but alone I don't need the better appointments. At the Sheraton you save a few dollars, you get a club room with pretty decent snacks and wine or beer.
What I really didn't like about the Westin (I've stayed several times before) is that there's a new parking policy. Stay the night, pay one rate, but drive out for a few minutes and it starts all over, so you could pay multiply.
With people, Westin is best, but alone I don't need the better appointments. At the Sheraton you save a few dollars, you get a club room with pretty decent snacks and wine or beer.
What I really didn't like about the Westin (I've stayed several times before) is that there's a new parking policy. Stay the night, pay one rate, but drive out for a few minutes and it starts all over, so you could pay multiply.