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Pasadena Hotel & Pool

Pasadena Hotel & Pool

Pasadena


Design Heritage Social
Central

Opened 1926   Renovated 2022   $$

Pasadena Hotel & Pool — vibe

Vibe

Stonehill Taylor revived this 1926 landmark, pairing restored coffered ceilings and terracotta tiles with a sunlit Mediterranean courtyard and breezy social spaces.

“Restored Spanish Revival hangout”

Design

Stonehill Taylor reimagined the 1926 spaces with Spanish colonial touches, coffered ceilings, and a sunlit courtyard.

Heritage

A 1926 Mediterranean Revival building featuring original Romanesque stone friezes, terracotta tile flooring, and preserved architectural detailing.

Social

The Comet Club lobby bar, garden courtyard, and rooftop pool deck host evening drinks and casual gatherings.

Central

On Colorado Boulevard in Playhouse Village, a short walk from South Lake Avenue shops and dining.

Pasadena Hotel & Pool — rooms

Rooms

Understated rooms balance crisp modern lines with historic architecture, while select suites add private terraces overlooking Colorado Boulevard.

Pasadena Hotel & Pool — wellness

Wellness

The rooftop swimming pool pairs loungers with broad views of the San Gabriel Mountains, backed by a 24-hour fitness center downstairs.

Pasadena Hotel & Pool — backstory

Backstory

Local businesswoman Constance V. L. Perry commissioned architect McNeal Swasey to build the Mediterranean Revival landmark in 1926.

Pasadena Hotel & Pool — eat & drink

Eat & drink

The Comet Club serves craft cocktails under celestial motifs, while BBAD pours morning espresso alongside fresh breakfast burritos.

The neighborhood

Set directly on Colorado Boulevard in Playhouse Village, the front doors open within walking distance of South Lake Avenue dining and shops.

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