Rick,
The options for good Chinese food in Pasadena are relatively slim compared to Monterey Park and Alhambra. However, Old Town (Pasadena) is a good place to hang out, shop, eat (lots of franchise fooderies) and watch people.
There are some newly built hotels in MP (Hilton?); maybe one near the giant mall on Valley near New Ave. She probably has more info about that than I.
I'd join all you guys (12 so far?) and the gf, but I have other commitments on Sunday. However, I'll be at the LB Gran Prix tomorrow (Friday). Look for me.
Sherwood