A mile from Interstate 210, this unpretentious budget lodging is a 13-minute walk from the Santa Anita Racetrack and also 6.9 miles from the Pasadena Conference Center. Wood floors and granite countertops are offered in each colorful, modern room, as well as WiFi (fee) and flat-screen TVs with expanded cable channels. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member. There’s a year-round outdoor pool, in addition to free morning coffee and parking.