Meena did everything to make it very convenient for me to check in, and was extremely generous in letting me in before the posted check in time. The neighborhood was lovely, with the block filled with Queen Anne style homes in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Pasadena. The property itself was very secure, with a locking gate for the driveway, a security system, and Meena herself being on the property most of the time. She even gave me a couple of shuttle rides into downtown at a relatively early hour. The room itself on the second floor was newly refurbished and as comfortable and relaxing as it could possibly be. The minifridge and small pantry was stocked like a four star hotel, if not better, so much so that you really did not have to leave the room for a substantial breakfast. It was a vacation unto itself to stay in such a beautiful home on the historic register. In spite of being just a fifteen minute walk to downtown and being just a block from the freeway, it was extremely restful and quiet. I was at a professional convention during my stay, but for business or pleasure I would always forgo the downtown hotels in favor of this.