The Rose Bowl, college football's oldest and most historic bowl dates back to 1902 when Michigan defeated Stanford in a lopsided 49 to nothing game. The game has since become the centerpiece of the Tournament of Roses, Pasadena, California's annual New Years Celebration. Like the rest of Pasadena, the city's hotels reflect its surroundings, mixing the elegant with the contemporary.
Located adjacent to Pasadena Memorial Park, the Courtyard Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town puts guests 2 miles away from the Rose Bowl. This upscale hotel in Old Town Pasadena contains over 300 guest rooms that feature iPod docking stations, free wireless Internet access and coffee makers with Starbucks Coffee. The hotel's lounge provides guests with an intimate atmosphere in which to enjoy a drink or surf the net. The outdoor swimming pool sits within the hotel's courtyard and guests have access to a small fitness center. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast only, but many dining establishment lie nearby.
Courtyard Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town
180 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-403-7600
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The pet-friendly Hilton Pasadena offers guest rooms in the heart of downtown Pasadena less than 3 miles from the Rose Bowl. The hotel provides guests with a complimentary shuttle service to all points within two miles. The on-site, upscale restaurant serves healthy California cuisine and a selection of wines. Guests can also enjoy Starbucks beverages at the hotel's coffee shop. The heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub let guests unwind in the sun while the fitness center helps guests work up a sweat. Each guest room has a casual contemporary design and comes with Internet access and a flat-screen television.
Hilton Pasadena
168 S. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-577-1000
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Guests of the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel can take advantage of the hotel's free shuttle service, which takes them to all area attractions within 3 miles of the hotel, including the Rose Bowl. The hotel's 24-hour business center keeps guests connected with free wireless Internet, printing and faxing services. The hotel's state-of-the-art fitness center looks out at the outdoor swimming pool where guests can relax and cool down. For fine dining, guests need to go no further than the on-site restaurant. It serves Mediterranean cuisine in a comfortable setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Guest rooms are pet-friendly.
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
303 E. Cordova St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-449-4000
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