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| Pasadena gleams in the California sun against the San Gabriel Mountains. |
The Southern California city of Pasadena takes center stage across
America each New Year's Day as the site of the Tournament of Roses
Parade. Pasadena's One Colorado venue combines early 20th-century
California architecture with a 21st-century shopping experience in
Pasadena's Old Town. Julia Childs' birthplace, Pasadena has restaurants
that more than do justice to her memory. You'll also find a number of
fancy and luxury hotels in Pasadena for your visit.
The Southern California city of Pasadena takes center stage across
America each New Year's Day as the site of the Tournament of Roses
Parade. Pasadena's One Colorado venue combines early 20th-century
California architecture with a 21st-century shopping experience in
Pasadena's Old Town. Julia Childs' birthplace, Pasadena has restaurants
that more than do justice to her memory. You'll also find a number of
fancy and luxury hotels in Pasadena for your visit.
The Langham Huntington
Serving California's elite since 1907, The Langham Huntington is
Pasadena's only American Automobile Association (AAA) five-diamond
hotel. Nestled on 23 immaculately maintained acres at the foothills of
the San Gabriel Mountains, the hotel has 380 rooms, suites and guest
cottages. rnrnExclusive Langham Club mountain-or-garden-view rooms have
private access and their own lounge with five daily food and beverage
services. All accommodations come with period furnishings, Italian
marble baths and luxury toiletries. Other amenities include Wi-Fi,
flat-screen TVs and bars. Poolside lanai rooms have French doors opening
onto balconies or patios. Cottage rooms, in a separate building near
the three tennis courts, include four-poster beds, iHome radio and
37-inch plasma TVs. Active guests will enjoy the outdoor swimming pool
and fitness center with a wide selection of cardiovascular and strength
training equipment, including treadmills, stair steppers and free
weights. rnrnBoasting a Michelin star, the Huntington Dining Room
features contemporary American cuisine with seasonal California produce.
A typical dinner entree is turbot with seaweed mashed potatoes and
orange-soy marinated Daikon radishes in an anise-red wine sauce. rnrnThe
Langham Huntingtonrn1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.rnPasadena CA
91106rn626-568-3900rnpasadena.langhamhotels.com
Westin Pasadena
The Westin Pasadena, just seven blocks from the shopping, dining
and cultural offerings at One Colorado, is an AAA four-diamond
establishment. Its contemporary room comforts include proprietary
pillow-top beds, wide-screen cable TVs, Wi-Fi (fees apply) and robes.
rnrnGuests can workout at the fitness center, relax at the rooftopâ??s
heated pool or ask the service desk about the mapped three- and
five-mile running routes. Ventana's Restaurant offers tasty post-workout
meals with nutritious ingredients high in antioxidants. Green
teaâ??lacquered salmon with shiitake mushroom essence, spinach and
roasted sweet potatoes is a healthy example. rnrnWestin Pasadenarn191 N.
Los RoblesrnPasadena, CA 91101rn626-792-2727 rnwestinpasadena.com
Hilton Pasadena
The Hilton Pasadena, less than a mile from One Colorado and two
miles from the Rose Bowl, provides a complimentary shuttle service to
both. All 296 nonsmoking rooms and suites in this pet-friendly hotel
have 42-inch flat-screen cable TVs, Wi-Fi (fees apply) and work desks
with ergonomic chairs. Bathrooms include designer toiletries. The hotel
has a well-appointed fitness center and heated outdoor pool with
whirlpool spa. Trevos restaurant and Grill/Bar 168 serve breakfast and
lunch buffets and traditional dinners featuring California cuisine.
rnrnThe family-friendly Hilton provides cribs, playpens, highchairs and
kids' video rentals. All children younger than 18 stay free in their
parents' rooms. Pets weighing up to 75 lbs. are welcome. The pet fee
covers a pillow, food and water bowls and placemat. rnrnHilton Pasadena
rn168 S. Los Robles Ave.rnPasadena CA 91101rn626-577-1000
rnwww1.hilton.com
