Wanderlust World Wanderlust World A boutique hotel is a luxury bed and breakfast with more than five guest rooms and often has historical value. Incorporated in 1886, the city of Pasadena, California, is known as "The City of Roses" and is famous for being the site of the annual Rose Bowl game and Tournament of Roses parade. Pasadena is home to several boutique hotels or hotels that are described as boutique style.
Described as "a cozy boutique-style hotel," The Hilton Pasadena is located close to the Rose Bowl, the Pasadena Convention Center, Santa Anita Racetrack and many other attractions in nearby Los Angeles. The hotel houses 296 guest rooms and 11 suites with luxurious bedding, smart desks, wireless Internet and cable TV.
Rooms facing east have a view of the San Gabriel Mountains. Guests have access to a pool and fitness room and can embark on sightseeing tours from the hotel to various destinations. On-site dining includes the casual, but upscale Trevos restaurant serves healthy California cuisine.
A Victorian estate built in 1887, Bissell House is located in the historic Orange Grove Mansion district on Millionaire's Row. Surrounded by blooming gardens, towering trees and a 40-foot hedge, the Bissell House offers an intimate and private environment.
Seven elegant and cheery Victorian-style guest rooms contain luxury bedding, a private bathroom and a sitting area. Most rooms have a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Rates include access to the pool, a gourmet vegetarian breakfast in a formal dining room, afternoon dessert tea, wireless Internet throughout the house and complimentary off-street parking.
Bissell House Bed and Breakfast is close to the Rose Bowl, Old Town Pasadena, and a short ride away from downtown Los Angeles.
Built in 1910, this Craftsman-style boutique hotel offers 10 spacious guest rooms decorated with select antique furnishings. Rooms have a quiet and serene environment offering luxurious bedding, private baths, plush robes, a CD player and iPod hook-up and views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Wireless Internet is available all through the house for computer access, but in keeping with the getaway premise, a TV and DVD player are only provided upon request.
A recent upgrade to green options include solar energy, energy-saving lighting, green body products, a vegetable garden and fruit trees providing fresh greens and freshly squeezed breakfast juice. Rates include a gourmet breakfast and afternoon wine with cheese. The inn is within walking distance to dining and shopping in the Mission District of Old Town, while downtown Los Angeles is a short drive away.