Picolo recommends · Hotel in Pasadena, California
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
A grand hotel from the early 1900s among old trees and gardens, with a covered wooden bridge and the quiet streets of Pasadena all around.
Morning in the gardens is the reason to stay. Old trees shade the lawns, and an old covered wooden bridge crosses part of the grounds, so the hotel feels more like a country estate than an address in Los Angeles.
The building dates from the early twentieth century and sits in a residential part of Pasadena. The botanical gardens of the Huntington Library are a short drive away, and Old Pasadena has the restaurants and shops for the evening.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
We chose it for travellers who want to see another side of Los Angeles. It is calm, green and grand in the old style, and Pasadena gives you museums and gardens without the crowds of Hollywood.
Without a car it is hard work. The beach and Hollywood are far away in Los Angeles traffic, so it suits the last nights of a trip, or a slow stay, better than a first visit.
What you get
- Large gardens around the hotel
- Old trees and a covered bridge
- Grand building from the early 1900s
- Best with your own car
- Restaurants in Old Pasadena
A day at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
- Morning
- A walk through the gardens while it is still cool.
- Midday
- The botanical gardens at the Huntington Library.
- Afternoon
- Shops and cafés in Old Pasadena.
- Evening
- A quiet dinner, then an early night under the trees.
Location
Pasadena, Los Angeles, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
Is The Langham Huntington close to the Huntington Library?
Yes, the library and the botanical gardens of the Huntington are close, and make a natural day out from the hotel.
Do you need a car at The Langham Huntington?
It helps a lot. Pasadena is a long way from the beach and Hollywood, and public transport is slow for those trips.
Is The Langham Huntington a good base for a first visit to Los Angeles?
It is better for a calm stay or the end of a trip. First-timers who want the beach and Hollywood should stay further west.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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