[Hansenjohn]

I drove in 2014, and picked up the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clarita (just on the LA side of the grapevine) for a reasonable price.  It was close enough to Pasadena to drive (spent more time in traffic within Pasadena than getting there or back), and a very nice hotel.  Plus it made the trip to and from the Bay Area much less arduous.

BC

I agree that Santa Clarita/Valencia area is great if you are driving from the north.  We also stayed at the Hyatt Regency two years ago and it worked out great.  There were a fair number of fans from both schools. 

[Hansenjohn]

I drove in 2014, and picked up the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clarita (just on the LA side of the grapevine) for a reasonable price.  It was close enough to Pasadena to drive (spent more time in traffic within Pasadena than getting there or back), and a very nice hotel.  Plus it made the trip to and from the Bay Area much less arduous.

BC

I agree that Santa Clarita/Valencia area is great if you are driving from the north.  We also stayed at the Hyatt Regency two years ago and it worked out great.  There were a fair number of fans from both schools.