Pasadena offers more than inspiring sights, sounds and tastes. A genteel hospitality pervades the city with its rich history as a winter getaway for the wealthy and travelers "in the know." Travelers to Pasadena are always impressed by the welcoming weather and magnificent mountain views, but many are unaware of Pasadena's reputation as a hip and historic urban metropolis with eclectic shopping and nightlife, world-class events, educational institutions, museums and acres of spectacular gardens.

Located just nine miles north of downtown Los Angeles and within an hour's drive to all of Southern California's major attractions, Pasadena has more than 2,500 guest rooms at five major hotels and 10 smaller inns and motels.

The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa is a historic Pasadena landmark, which evokes the splendor of days gone by. Today, this restored and elegant resort hotel features grand getaways to spoil, pamper and indulge guests in luxurious surroundings.

In addition to 380 guestrooms, including 38 suites, The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa offers an exclusive club level lounge, a world-class 12,000-square-foot spa and salon, extensive gardens, three-lighted tennis courts, an Olympic-sized heated swimming pool with bar and whirlpool, and five-star dining. The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa is the ultimate destination for appreciative guests seeking cultural grandeur, unparalleled service, gourmet dining and first-class accommodations.

The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa is more than a luxury resort for the casual visitor. It also has more than 33,000 square feet of restored meeting space, which includes the 11,220-square-foot Huntington Ballroom and The Clara Vista Executive Retreat, a 1930s era Spanish mansion, which is ideal for small, intimate meetings.

Highlights of any stay at the The Langham include the popular tradition of "Afternoon Tea" in the Lobby Lounge and a variety of international treatments at the spa for relaxation and rejuvenation.

With its Four Diamond rating, The Westin Pasadena is a newly redesigned downtown hotel just a short walk from the Old Pasadena district, a glamorous hot spot for shopping, dining and nightlife.

Amid graceful fountains, sculpture and lush courtyards in the Plaza Las Fuentes, The Westin Pasadena has redefined modern luxury with an $11 million new look, featuring signature Heavenly Beds and Heavenly Bath, flat screen televisions, state-of-the-art business center and the Westin WORKOUT, powered by Reebok gym.

A new 2,200-square-foot meeting room on the hotel's plaza level brings the total amount of meeting space to 26,000 square feet. And for added convenience, electronic key cards allow meeting planners to control access to their meeting rooms. Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Hilton Pasadena is located in the heart of Pasadena with stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains. With its close approximation to the Pasadena Civic Center, home to the Pasadena Convention Center, it makes for an ideal location for visitors and business travelers to explore districts that feature museums, playhouses, shopping, dining and entertainment.

After a $5 million transformation, the 296-room hotel is now distinctly ultramodern with a sleek, nouveau décor. The well-appointed guestrooms and suites feature Hilton Serenity Collection Bedding and redesigned bathrooms. A new Club Lounge with concierge offers added convenience. The Hilton Pasadena has also doubled its fitness center and guests can enjoy an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi.

A 528-square-foot meeting room has been added, elevating the total amount of meeting space to 28,000 square feet. A business center features the latest equipment, and high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

The Sheraton Pasadena Hotel sits directly adjacent to the Pasadena Convention Center and within walking distance of Pasadena's districts that are noted for historic architecture, culture, shopping, dining and entertainment. If walking isn't an option, the hotel offers a shuttle service within a three-mile radius for convention goers and travelers to explore the city's landmarks and attractions.

The Sheraton Pasadena Hotel's design reflects the elegance of Old World Europe with antique wrought iron chandeliers, decorative wood molding and Italian marble flooring. With 317 guest rooms, a Club Level offering 20 rooms with upgraded amenities and 10 SMART rooms with the latest technology, this hotel caters to convention visitors and business travelers.

Other amenities include a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, a lobby concierge and a 24-hour business center. Fourteen meeting and banquet rooms offer more than 12,000 square feet of space, making the hotel an ideal place for meetings of six to 300 people.

Old Pasadena Courtyard by Marriott is located in trend-setting Old Pasadena with its restaurants, shops, boutiques, and galleries galore. A short distance from Old Pasadena is Paseo Colorado and the Playhouse District for more retail therapy, nightlife and gourmet dining.

The Craftsman movement of the 1900s inspired the decor of the Old Pasadena Courtyard, which features 314 rooms, nine specialty suites with private Jacuzzis and three custom boardroom suites with private sleeping quarters.

Designed with the business traveler or convention guest in mind, each room is equipped with dual-line phones with voice mail and data ports with high-speed Internet access. The hotel also features a fully equipped fitness center and outdoor pool.

With 6,000 square feet of meeting space, the Courtyard by Marriott can accommodate groups from 10 to 200 people.
 

PASADENA'S MOTELS AND INNS

There are 10 motels and inns in Pasadena for the budget-minded convention visitor, business traveler or casual tourist, including:

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Comfort Inn Kingston Inn & Suites Pasadena Inn Pasadena Travelodge

Quality Inn Pasadena Saga Motor Motel Super 8 Motel Vagabond Inn Westway Inn Pasadena