Saturday, July 28, 2012

High-End Pasadena Hotels

Pasadena, California.

At the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena, California, draws more than one million tourists each year when its hosts the Rose Bowl football game, and the Tournament of Roses Parade. The city also boasts the Norton Simon Museum, the California Institute of Technology, and the Old Town region, featuring hundreds of shops and restaurants. Tourists can find a handful of high-end hotels located throughout Pasadena and the surrounding region.

 

The Langham Huntington

The Langham Huntington, a Pasadena-based luxury hotel, dates back to 1907. The hotel sits on 23 acres and boasts 380 guestrooms, including cottages and suites. All of the guest facilities feature Internet access, flat-screen televisions, an honor bar and a marble bathroom. The hotel offers ample space -- more than 50,000 square feet -- for both indoor and outdoor events, including private parties, weddings and business meetings. The on-site Huntington Spa, one of Travel + Leisure’s Top 10 spas, offers a fitness center, 16 treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, a whirlpool and a beauty salon. Enjoy gourmet cuisine at The Dining Room, the hotel restaurant that earned one star in the prestigious Michelin Guide. The Langham Huntington 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 568-3900 pasadena.langhamhotels.com

Arroyo Vista Inn

Perched atop a hill, this 1910 craftsman home turned bed and breakfast boasts far-reaching vistas. The hotel offers ten rooms, each featuring 500-thread-count linens, a private en suite bathroom, an individual climate control, a CD player, an iPod hookup and Wi-Fi access. Some rooms also feature bubble-jet spas and balconies. The cost of your stay includes a gourmet breakfast each morning, highlighted by fresh produce grown on the premises. The hotel also offers afternoon snacks and drinks, including wine from the inn’s own cellar. Arroyo Vista Inn 335 Monterey Road South Pasadena, CA 91030 (323) 478-7300 arroyovistainn.com

The Westin Pasadena

Situated in the heart of the city, The Westin Pasadena lies within walking distance of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the Paseo shops, and Old Town Pasadena. The hotel features healthy cuisine at Ventanas Restaurant, baked goods at Café a la Carte, and snacks and drinks at the Living Room Lobby and Bar. The hotel offers 29 meeting rooms and conference halls, appropriate for private and business-related events. The location includes a business center, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and a library. The hotel features 350 guest facilities, including double rooms, king rooms and suites. All of the rooms feature air-conditioning, in-room safes, refrigerator and bathrobes. The Westin Pasadena 91 N. Los Robles Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 792-2727 westinpasadena.com