Garden Inn
About Garden Inn
Located within 25 miles of Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios, this hotel offers free WiFi in all rooms. A continental breakfast is offered daily from 07:00 to 09:00. San Gabriel Mission Playhouse is 3 miles away. Each air-conditioned room features cable TV, a refrigerator and an private bathroom at Garden Inn San Gabriel. The entire property is nonsmoking. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to San Gabriel Garden Inn. A business center is available on site. The beach community of Playa del Rey is 30 miles away. Disneyland is 35 miles away from Garden Inn San Gabriel.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- In-room microwave
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
Reviews
The hotel receives mixed reviews, with guests appreciating its cleanliness, convenient location, and reasonable pricing. However, there are consistent complaints about the quality of breakfast, outdated facilities, and issues with room cleanliness and maintenance.
- Cleanliness
- Convenient location
- Poor quality breakfast
- Outdated facilities and maintenance issues
- 4/5
Everything it’s good
- 1/5
There were roaches when I came back inside of my hotel
- 3/5
Change breakfast menu
- 4/5
The room were very clean the service was amazing the free breakfast was also very clean and delicious
- 4/5
Check in very fast and friendly. The shower the water pressure was not good .
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
👍
- 5/5
Clean room, nice staff
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
Beautiful place
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 3.5/5
Good
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 3/5
Sheets were clean, some remodeling done, breakfast available, nice staff, air conditioning, area is nice. Toilet was ugly and old compared to the nice remodeled bath tub. Unfortunately I saw a lady throw a cup of some liquid to her boyfriend from the upstairs rooms to the downstairs area in the middle of the night. The breakfast is okay but was only coffee waffles or cereal with fruit.
- 5/5
The shower needs a new shower head the water goes all over the place.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 2.5/5
Passable
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 3/5
Room was clean for the most part, bed had no stains, pillows were comfortable, however, the towels and wash clothes had red and orange stains, the toilet seat was wooden with paint peeling off it, and my biggest flaw being in the hotel room was multiple graffiti like tags above the front door and in the bathroom… idk why someone would want to tag a hotel room, but it’s there
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 4/5
Need to paint some old or bad color on everything that looks dirty but not actually dirty.
- 2/5
I was disappointed this time. Walked in the room and a hand towel was on the floor in front of the bath tub. I had to ask them for two hand towels and two wash cloths. They gave me one hand towel and a mat for the floor. No wash cloths. One of the bath towels was dingy and humid. Also they have an ice bucket but no cups. The room looked run down. The coffee maker where breakfast was served was broken.
- 3/5
Beware of regular renters stay far away from them they sleep all day and are up all night making way too much noise.
- 3/5
Very convenient location. Beware of regular renters stay far away from them they sleep all day and are up all night making way too much noise.
- 3/5
Overall not too terrible to stay for a few nights. Bed was actually softer than I had thought, but the metal frame beneath the bed was quite loud and would make noises everytime i would climb in or out of bed. Only other complaint I have is that it's more "Motel" rather than the "hotel" it is marketed as.
- 3/5
Was too tired from my flight, so I just needed some sleep. I got good and quiet room, so it was okay . peaceful area, far from LA actually
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 3.5/5
Yes Convenience
- 3.5/5
Yes Convenience
- 3/5
AC: continues like automatic even it’s turned off, I have to unplug it
- 5/5
Good
- 1/5
The pictures LIE. The room was disgusting, brown stains on the bed sheets, grimmy showerhead, blood on the telephone, annoying bed frame makes loud noise when you’re getting on the bed. Seems like they just go in to make the sheets and not even clean anything.
- 2/5
People next door had music full blast so I had to bang on the wall that was like 2 almost 3 in the morning.
- 3/5
Bed have metal frames and made lots of noise throughout the night, bathroom is so small, no coffee maker
- 5/5
Clean, hot tub
- 1/5
This hotel is nice for the price and my stay was quiet, but unfortunately cleanliness was a major issue. The mattress cover had blood and urine stains, and it looked like it hadn't been properly washed. The sheets had hair on them and were clearly not fresh.The refrigerator was also dirty. I reported this to the front desk, and while I was moved to another room, it had the same issue.What was most concerning is the staff went back into the original room,quickly remade gust without properly cleaning it .I would not recommend staying here due to the lack of basic hygiene and sanitation.
- 1/5
Some of the worse customer service at the front desk extremely rude individual who can barely speak English, rooms smell of urine and mold, nothing works water pressure is horrible, we stayed for one night only thank god please skip this headache if you want rest and relaxation better go somewhere else also crackheads all around inside and outside of the property
- 5/5
Amazing staff
- 4/5
Solid efficiency motel room with a few extras like microwave, nice free breakfast with oj, coffee cereal makings of pb and j sandwiches toast jelly butter milk. They also have apples and or oranges. I was impressed. Property has an ice machine no community jacuzzi or hot tub. It is just in some rooms.
- 1/5
Room was dirty, sheets and AC were also very dirty with dirt and stains. Bathroom very small and not updated. Breakfast was terrible with only boiled eggs and a juice machine that did not work. Staff was nowhere to be found.
- 3/5
Need kettle to boiling water
- 3/5
Not enough breakfast, juice machine is broken, miss room service for one day until I told the reception. Water very slow in shower room. Won’t come back again. Only two stars.
- 5/5
Nice place.
- 5/5
Staff is friendly
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
Room was super clean and nicely put together. Vania was amazing
- 3/5
Overall decent place but they could do better about the upkeep. Clientele is rather shady but overall the place was pretty good and well located. Breakfast was pretty much waffles and boiled eggs.
- 2/5
Wasn’t any options for breakfast. Just cereal and a waffle maker
- 5/5
Everything clean quiet
- 2/5
Towels n the place are not very clean .
- 5/5
Easy check in
- 2/5
The room did not look like the pictures and the smell was rancid
- 5/5
The room was very spacious and clean. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The breakfast room was a nice area to enjoy waffles.
- 5/5
Convenient
- 5/5
Room was clean, nice quiet area, staff was nice
- 5/5
The staff is very courteous and get you checked in fast. The rooms are clean and spacious. The area has lots of nearby restaurants and is fairly close to DTLA.
- 5/5
Everything was great
- 5/5
Friendly staff and clean rooms
- 4/5
Curtain in bathroom was broken
- 5/5
Great price
- 3/5
Bed sheets and towels need to be “upgraded”: they are sooooo old, torn and stained as if someone used them already.
- 4/5
Clean room, nice staff
- 5/5
Room was very clean and the overall place was quiet and well kept. Will definitely return for another stay.
- 2/5
This hotel was disappointing. The room looks nice in pictures, but at least the room I was assigned was severely in need of repair and proper cleaning. There were dime sized holes/damage to the wall in several places that had not been patched. Some sort of red paint or dye was staining the bathroom sink, parts of the bathroom door frame, and the toilet seat. The comforter had areas of melted fabric, I would assume from ashes/cigarette butts. One of the leatherette seats had multiple stains on it. The pillow covers were also stained. Breakfast was okay - not much selection but it was there. Overall, I would not stay again. The only plus is that it was one of the cheaper stays in the area. You get what you pay for!
- 5/5
Fantastic customer services. Clean rooms and great location
- 3/5
Towels were old and dirty/stained. I reported to front desk and replaced but seems all towels/sheets were the same (dirty, seemed used). I hope this 2026 they will offer new and clean towels. Thanks.
- 3/5
Mattresses were thin and mounted on a metal box base that made a loud clanging sound if you shifted weight or hit it accidentally. High external noise level inside the room. (Sirens, cars, etc.) We would not stay here again.
- 4/5
Room is clean, parking place is safe, service is good.. just need more breakfast..
- 3/5
The breakfast was just white bread, few apples, and horrible black coffee. No sugar, milk, juice, or water. There is no hot tub unless you get that specific room. I'm never coming back.
- 1/5
The room was dirty, the bed was sitting on top of a metal thing! I heard another guest say there was blood and dark stains on the sheets! There is one employee who seems to be doing everything there! When i went to get breakfast it was a little mi i waffle aker cereal and already boilded eggs in a bag! Ill admit i did come down like at 8 breakfast was 7-9.
- 5/5
Staff is great clean rooms and great location police station is down the street. Contential breakfast 7-9am
- 2/5
No hot tub but water shower was very weak and low water pressure!
- 1/5
The sheets and the blankets were stained along with burnt marks.
- 4/5
Everything was nice!
- 1/5
(On Expedia) the hotel advertises EACH room as having a private hot-tub/jet
- 3/5
Not worth the price. $$$
- 5/5
Check In Person Was Friendly And Very Helpful!
- 5/5
Good location, budget friendly
- 3/5
Room was clean and nice, old towels, but it was ok for price.
- 4/5
Normal hotel. Nothing special. Got the job done.
- 1/5
VERY DIRTY
- 2/5
The floors were really dirty and the shower was not clean
- 3/5
not good as years ago. special the bed. we dont like it
- 2/5
Jetted tub needs replaced and is not worth spending the extra money on the room. Cleaning could be better. Someone needs to be mindful of the activites that go on at night at this property.
- 1/5
Very misleading.
- 5/5
Clean, staff was friendly and honestly the room was amazing.
- 5/5
It was great
- 2/5
Mosquitoes at room. And check in desk could help to offer any mosquito repellent or stuff to get rid of mosquito. Also the room smell strong of disinfectant solvent. Quilt is too thin feels cold at mid night.
- 1/5
Within 3 days never clean the room and even go and tell didn't do.
- 1/5
Horrible
- 1/5
Rude
- 4/5
The room was nice and the location was convenient
- 5/5
Well
- 5/5
…
- 5/5
Basic room. Clean and quiet. Would definitely stay there again.
- 5/5
Excellent choice for short or extended stay. Very convenient, close to food court.
- 5/5
Great service and friendly staff
- 5/5
Balcony room is perfect
- 4/5
It was normal
- 3/5
Not very happy
- 3/5
Location
- 2/5
Unknown stains, stuff broken in the bathroom
- 3/5
you get what you pay for, not the nicest place and honestly I wouldn’t stay more than a weekend but it’s good for the price! needed a hotel for concerts
- 4/5
Clean room
- 1/5
Although my room was clean, it smelled so strongly of Pine-Sol. It made me nauseous then there was no hot water the next morning until 1 PM. when check out is at11 so I had to leave without a shower.
- 5/5
I really recommend this hotel is very clean friendly and no noise is perfect
- 5/5
The stay was pleasnt.. customer service was adorable and friendly . Cleaniness was great quit location people were awesom ty will definetly be back
- 3/5
Bed had hair, wifi didnt work, fruit was half spoiled, checkin was difficult
- 5/5
Se me olvidó mi celular y una cobija y cuando llamé bien honestos me dijeron si aquí están. Regrese y me los tenían listos. Eso se aprecia mucho
- 5/5
We got our keys early because the front dest would have been closed and they accommodated
- 5/5
Thank you Vani 4sure going to book again !
- 1/5
The room was filthy, stained sheets, dirty walls, and surfaces all felt greasy. Very loud
- 5/5
Everything was clea
- 5/5
Clean!
- 5/5
Everything is perfect, great place.
- 3/5
I have no complaints about the room or the stay everything was excellent but I had an incident with an employee of there’s I emailed the hotel and told them about and they could care less! Nice place to stay but management needs work
- 5/5
This is a great place, safe and quiet, with nice breakfast. The room was so clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff were very friendly and excellent service.
- 5/5
Painted light green throughout property - way better than the old flat pink!!!
- 5/5
Clean room & quick check in.
- 3/5
bathroom shower was clogged had to turn on and off shower so it woudnt overflow.
- 5/5
I had no issues checking in, and I had a very nice and clean room.
- 1/5
The air conditioning vent had think dust which prevented cold air to blow out. The sheets had major stains on them. The more we took off the sheets the worst it gotten
- 3/5
Better to raise the rates to keep the place clean.
- 4/5
There was stains on the bed blood stains and pee stains
- 5/5
Room was clean beds were comfortable
- 3/5
Shower didnt have
- 1/5
POOR
- 5/5
Easy and nice check in. Always clean and perfect for a small or long stay
- 5/5
Just an over all awesome experience. Staff was super cool
- 5/5
Loved the hot tub and spaciousness of the room, the car had a roof over its head and plenty of cameras for safety on the property, really nice place to stay in if your looking for something calm near an Asian predominantly community, will definitely return to stay here.
- 5/5
Good place
- 5/5
Nice
- 4/5
For most part it’s fine , but the bathroom was in poor condition
- 1/5
Stay the night for a birthday. The room was so hot. The air-conditioning barely worked. The beds were so hard. The sheets were so itchy. The shower was not that clean and the Jacuzzi tub was disgusting.
- 5/5
Clean
- 5/5
It was an all-around pleasant stay.
- 2/5
At the midnights some noises affects sleep
- 1/5
I arrived to the room and immediately noticed that the bed sheets were stained and dirty. They had what seemed like blood stains and yellow marks. I let the manager know and she responded “they are not dirty, they are old stains”. I requested for them to replace the sheets and she just gave me a sheet to put over the stained ones. I was exhausted and didn’t want to argue so I just cleared the dirty sheets and went to sleep. I would not stay here again.
- 5/5
Very friendly staff. Free continental breakfast and
- 2/5
The bathroom was full of ants, they were coming from little cracks in the grout and wall, I had to cover the cracks with wet pieces of toilet paper. Killed a baby roach. Super dingey towels. Bed was ok.
- 5/5
Great location , near shopping center . Quiet ; clean and manageable. Breakfast is always included for rush morning hours . Great and friendly staff. Recommend short or long trip .
- 2/5
The smell is awful. Cant sleep through the night
- 3/5
Check around on all the sites for the best price. The front desk isn't willing to budge on price even for longer stays. They care more about making the most money. The property is decent but the sheets are old.
- 5/5
Was really nice
- 5/5
Good
- 3/5
The hotel had a nice location, but unfortunately there were too many mosquitoes in the room. It made the stay uncomfortable, especially at night. Needs better pest control.
- 3/5
Place is not bad for the price.but a little noisy and breakfast is pretty much bread and coffee.
- 5/5
Just relax and enjoy
- 5/5
Nice neat comfy
- 5/5
Nice and clean and big rooms
- 5/5
Location was perfect!
- 4/5
Nice updated rooms. Limited seating area for breakfast.
- 4/5
For most part it was clean ,it just in the toilet seat it painted maybe cuz old and bathroom towels they old definitely need upgrades those because some were ripped but it’s quite and clean that’s what I care the mostly
- 4/5
Desk clerk was very nice & friendly. Felt safe, the room was nice & clean & affordable . They just need to update there comforters cus they were pretty worn out. I would stay again
- 3/5
Need more clean room
- 5/5
Great service I love to stay always In this property.
- 2/5
Room smelled like urine, long black hairs on bedding. Needs a good DEEP clean and then maybe it would be worth 120+ a night
- 4/5
Property manager was great and informative of the ameneties. As far as the property is concerned, it was okay. Slept great, the only con is the metal box for the bed frame, as it would be loud when you would accidently kick it.
- 5/5
Jacuzzi’s perfect for 2 people
- 5/5
Great location for our visit.
- 5/5
Great service and friendly. We will stay again
- 5/5
I have been coming to this place once or twice a month. The employees are very nice and the place it's always clean. I do recommend this hotel.
- 4/5
Good location, easy access to grocery store, very firm bed. Staff was friendly and helpful.
- 5/5
We had a great stay at Garden Inn, very clean room! Will be staying again.
- 2/5
Room smelled strong of bleach. The breakfast was a joke. Just coffee, juice, waffle mix. No pastries, donuts, or fruit
- 5/5
The staff is very nice and accommodating. I always have a great stay.
- 5/5
Staff is friendly
- 5/5
I enjoyed my 2-night stay at the Garden Inn. The pictures online were spot on to the room I reserved. The beds were big and comfortable, the tv was a pretty decent size (and worked contrary to previous other motel stays). I liked that there was a microwave, as I usually will have leftover food. There was complimentary breakfast, the coffee and waffles were pretty good. The only thing was the metal platform of the bed; I kept bumping it with my shoes/feet and it is very loud! But would definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
Good parking.
- 5/5
Good room got good deal on hotels.com
- 4/5
Easy checking,the staff was friendly, attentive and fast to solve problems.
- 2/5
After check in, we got a room key. When we try to
- 2/5
Upon my arrival, I discovered my room had two washcloths (one was dirty), two bath towels, and no hand towels or drinking cups. Housekeeping staff nicely brought me hand towels, a clean washcloth, and cups. There was a single towel bar in the bathroom that wasn't even wide enough to hold the two bath towels without them overlapping. There was no place at all to hang the hand towels; not in the bathroom, nor around the sink area. The most bizarre thing was that the shower, with nice 2" square tiles, had NO place to put a bar of soap or bottle of shampoo. I had to place mine on the floor of the shower or outside the shower curtain on the ledge between the shower and the rest of the bathroom. How could the designers or construction folks leave out some sort of built-in soap dish and a ledge of some type to put a bottle of shampoo on?! On the morning of my third day there, I got up early enough to go to breakfast. I arrived to discover that the waffle batter dispenser was empty. The desk clerk returned and I asked her if she could fill it. She said no, and said, "It's 9:30 already." As she said that, she showed me her phone, which had large numbers that said "9:21". She could have nicely said, "I'm sorry, but I'm not able to refill that for you," or something to that effect, but instead she wasn't very nice about it at all. Overall a disappointment.
- 4/5
It’s a bit rough but we never had any issues except the weird guy who fills two bowls with cereal and recommends health tips with sores on his face at kitchen in am, room was large with new Reno … not crazy for the sound of my foot hitting the metal bed frame like a gong. Kitchen was pristinely kept … no peanut butter :( price was right !!! Stayed extra handy to coin laundry a dollar bus ride away … IN AND OUT NEAR
- 5/5
I completely loved everything here, near lax, quiet even when it’s busy, great breakfast , best staff for helpful, personable, prompt, professional, informative!!! I spoke with 6 different staff and they were outstanding 100%
- 3/5
Thin blankets uncomfortable beds looks run down shouldn’t be more then $60 a night not $100
- 4/5
I will book again
- 4/5
would have liked better television channel selections
- 5/5
Vani is so nice and helpful i love staying here when i work in the area! Rooms are clean and beds/pillows are comfortable.
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
It was great for the price I spent
- 3/5
Not that clean
- 5/5
Great hotel, especially for the price. Only complaint, no movie channels , e.g, HBO.
- 5/5
Staff is incredibly courteous
- 2/5
water barley came out of the shower head, and the toliet was not bolted to the floor. Dorr jam looks like it had been kicked in (unsafe).
- 4/5
4 stars for overall because the shower head sucks. The shower head needs replaced badly. Other than that all was good. Quiet place.
- 3/5
it's not bad for the price since it's been remodeling. however it's not clean. I asked front desk to clean the AC dust (very dusty). never came. I stayed for total of 5 nights.
- 5/5
Clean room, quiet area.
- 5/5
Huge room with jetted tub in room. Tub is slow to fill and TV is quite small for such a big room. Not all the lights work. Great room for the price.
- 5/5
Rooms and property are well taken care of
- 5/5
Nice and quiet, fast and simple process.
- 5/5
Everything good
- 5/5
The room was just as pictured. Everything was in its place & properly working. Good water pressure. Comfy mattress with 3 different firmness of pillows. Breakfast starts a little later than most places (8 AM) but I didn’t have to get that early of a start which was fine!
- 4/5
Nice safe clean Hotel . Room is spacious and bed very comfortable. Bathroom is small. It is better to bring your own Towel. MiniFridge and microwave a plus . Close to supermarkets and dining options within a short driving distance.
- 5/5
Danny easy check in covered parking during rain.
- 5/5
The staff is exceptional. I have stayed here on numerous occasions, and the rooms are consistently immaculate. They recently completed a significant renovation, which has greatly enhanced the property’s aesthetics.
- 4/5
we reserved the room using Hotels DOT com. the room we chose offered two queen beds with a "deep soak bathtub" and upon entering the room, the room only had a shower. The staff was friendly, inviting and everything one would expect. we checked in a little late, rang the bell from outside, instead of dealing with staff via the window, we were invited inside. the room was spotless, sheets and towels were clean, meaning no prior stains that didn't wash out, huge plus! the environment was quiet, many places to eat nearby as well. if you're looking to crash and grab McDonald's, this in probably not the place for you. If you enjoy some fine dining however, there are plenty of options, including "The Hat, Wolf Famous Pastrami" overall we enjoyed our stay and didn't even question the lack of the deep soak tub. had we arrived earlier, I have no doubt the staff would have addressed the situation and made things right.
- 5/5
Room was clean. Staff is friendly.
- 5/5
Uhhw
- 5/5
The staff is fantastic.
- 4/5
Staff very friendly
- 5/5
Great lodging.
- 4/5
Good lodging.
- 5/5
Staff is very nice and attentive.
- 4/5
It was cool
- 4/5
Everything it’s great for the price ! Love the space !!!
- 4/5
quiet and nice hotel. bed is comfortable. close to restaurants and supermarkets by car. furniture is standard. It looks clean.
- 4/5
Nice! Easy walk to what you need.
- 3/5
It’s fine. Not fancy; basic linens. It was clean and affordable.
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What's nearby
- Pasadena Convention Center 5.2 mi