AC Hotel Pasadena

4.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Premium Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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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, Pasadena City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Playhouse District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pasadena City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • California Institute of Technology - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Urth Caffé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪California Pizza Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aikan Sushi & Ramen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lee's Sandwiches - ‬5 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.
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 transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 50 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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

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. 222 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 324 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael, oakland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a suite, spotlessly clean, nice and roomy with decent beds that could have been a bit softer, and an excellent shower. Staff were universally polite and motivated to please. The location was perfect. The Osa restaurant was a cut above the typical hotel restaurant. The only issue was the breakfast buffet which was just embarrassing. Fortunately Urth Café is just across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ernesto and Anthony were very accommodating, signing us up for Marriott Bonvoy membership. They provided early check-in and later checkout. They were informative about Pasadena. They were helpful to find a quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Friendly staff. Wonderful service. Great hotel overall
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aurelio

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jovanny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly from the minute we walked in the door. The hotel amenities were great without having to leave hotel. Food/Bar delivered.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful. The staff were so helpful and welcoming. Our room was wonderful. We slept great and were comfortable. The breakfast buffet was delicious. We will definitely stay here again. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Petrus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Courteous staff at breakfast, housekeeping and front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bex, Weatherford

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for business. The room was very comfortable. The bars and restaurants were nice and fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is way overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the hotel was very clean. The only negative comment I have is the rootop restaurant - Osa. The service was very very slow and poor customer service. Although the burger was good, the fries were so salty they burned our mouth.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is subpar with limited options. 3 times in a row i was charged for the breakfast that shoukd have been comped as a perk for booking with expedia. This hotel is new and you can tell they are still working through the kinks. Room never got cleaned or soap filled in the ahower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
None
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmen, Rancho Cucamonga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025