The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Pasadena

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Pasadena

Visiting Pasadena, Texas for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Pasadena, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Pasadena based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Pasadena for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Pasadena before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Pasadena for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Pasadena for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Best Western Plus Pasadena Inn & Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Located at 122 Richey Street, Best Western Plus Pasadena Inn & Suites has great rooms from $98 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Pasadena

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Pasadena which has nice rooms starting at $173. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4711 E Sam Houston Pkwy S. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.7 miles from the city center. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Houston Pasadena

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Pasadena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Houston Pasadena to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $137. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3640 East Sam Houston Parkway South. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.1 miles from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave


Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Pasadena

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $153, Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Pasadena, at 5150 East Sam Houston Parkway South provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 4.7 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Silver Sycamore

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Pasadena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Silver Sycamore has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $145 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5111 Pine Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a coffee shop and wedding services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.9 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop


Hampton Inn and Suites Houston Pasadena

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn and Suites Houston Pasadena is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $174, and it's located at 4741 East Sam Houston Parkway South. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


La Quinta Inn & Suites Pasadena North

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Pasadena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A cool place is La Quinta Inn & Suites Pasadena North because it has great rooms that start at $89. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2205 Pasadena Freeway. Only 2.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, free parking, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Houston, The Woodlands, Baytown, Galveston, and Conroe.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Pasadena, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Pasadena.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Pasadena?

Pasadena Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$138

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Pasadena, Texas. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Pasadena, Texas based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $138. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Pasadena.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $152
  • 2-star hotels: $129


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