Historic Hotels & Resorts in Pasadena

Travellers love the fascinating historical sites they can explore in Pasadena. And while you’re here, you can visit the major shopping area and picturesque gardens. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Rose Bowl Stadium is a short 6-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles and Residence Inn Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town.

In Pasadena, there are 287 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Pasadena is notable for landmarks like Pasadena Playhouse, Rose Bowl Stadium and Colorado Street Bridge. Cultural venues include Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena Museum of California Art and Pacific Asia Museum. In the area, you’ll also find Dodger Stadium and Crypto.com Arena.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Pasadena, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Pasadena, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.