On our way back to the West Coast, we also stopped at the Hampton Inn in Pasadena.
We stayed there the day we visited LA, e.g. Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica.
Although it is certainly outside the city, we found it a perfect compromise to stay in a nice area with an acceptable distance to the sights.
The room was comfortable, definitely clean, and the bathroom was sleek and spacious. Like most other hotels we stayed in, the air conditioning was noisy. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast had a solid selection to start the day.
We can definitely recommend staying there...