Renovated
2022
Price
$$
Outside the door
Restored Spanish Revival landmark
This 1926 landmark pairs Southern California Spanish Revival architecture with a relaxed social scene centered on its walled courtyard.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored 1926 coffered ceilings and terracotta floors meet flea-market antiques and Spanish tiles.
Notable
Built in 1926 with Romanesque stone friezes and preserved Mediterranean Revival archways.
Listed
The Comet Club lobby lounge houses chess tables, a piano, and evening craft cocktails.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The entrance opens onto Colorado Boulevard in Playhouse Village, a short walk from Vroman's Bookstore and South Lake Avenue.
The rooms
Calm interiors let historic details lead, and selected suites open onto private terraces overlooking Colorado Boulevard.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop pool looks out toward the San Gabriel Mountains, surrounded by palm trees and striped umbrellas.
The gym
The fitness room stays open around the clock, stocked with cardio machines, ellipticals, and a dumbbell rack.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The Comet Club pours drinks at its marble bar, and BBAD serves gourmet breakfast burritos with house salsas.
How it began
Pasadena businesswoman Constance Perry founded the property in 1926, commissioning architect McNeal Swasey to design its Mediterranean Revival facade.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.