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Hilton Checkers Los AngelesvsThe Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hilton Checkers Los Angeles. The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles comes in at 88 with accolades from 15 sources including Star Service, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Hilton Checkers Los Angeles
Frommer's
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Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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535 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Checkers is a European-style hotel, without a lot of flashy amenities and possessing an understated luxury." Full review
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Fodor's "Its various-size rooms all have charming period details, although it also has contemporary luxuries like pillow-top mattresses, coffeemakers, 24-hour room service, and plasma TVs." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"A clean, comfortable, and historic downtown L.A. boutique that caters primarily to business travelers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An island of old-world sophistication in the fastpaced Financial District, this 1929 hotel is great for conducting business in style."
Rough Guide "One of the great LA hotels, with modern furnishings in historic 1920s architecture, and attractive rooms, gym, rooftop deck with pool and spa, and swanky Checkers restaurant."
Star Service "Round-the-clock room service speaks of the intention of exceptional service, which is met not just in print: turndown, shoeshine, valet parking and knowledgeable concierge service." Full review
Gayot "One of downtown's most comfortable hotels, this property is set amidst a sea of high-rises."
BlackBook "Downtown mainstay for businesspeople and cultural tourists. There's a free town car service between the hotel and sites like Disney Concert Hall and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion."
Lonely Planet "Originally the Mayflower Hotel, when it was built in 1927, this friendly four-star address is understated yet indulgent." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic edifice possesses suave style." Full review
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles Fodor's Rough Guide
Concierge Frommer's Star Service Gayot DK Eyewitness BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
1401 South Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
From $283/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "An azalea-filled Japanese garden and the unusual Picture Bridge... are just two of the picturesque attributes of this grande dame." Full review
Rough Guide "Landmark 1906 hotel on an imposing hilltop with spacious grounds, ponds and courtyards, expansive rear lawn and terrific San Gabriel Valley views."
Concierge "Rooms at this Pasadena landmark displaying Pueblo Mission Revival architecture are decorated with rich woods and furnished with chaise longues."
Frommer's "This Spanish-Mediterranean beauty sits on 23 spectacularly landscaped acres that seem a world apart from L.A., though Downtown is only 20 minutes away." Full review
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Spend a few extra dollars on a Club Level room, which features access to the club lounge with dedicated concierge and complimentary gourmet spreads all day.
Star Service "The hotel's pleasant resort-in-the-city ambience is a welcome departure for Langham, though guests and owners are benefitting from the relationship." Full review
Gayot "Ideally located at the base of the San Gabriel mountains and convenient to downtown Los Angeles and the Valley, this historic 1907 property was restored to its turn-of-the-century grandeur in 1991."
DK Eyewitness "With luxury and sophistication at every turn, this hotel offers exemplary service and a secluded location away from the city center."
BlackBook "Truly grand hotel (almost 400 rooms, suites and cottages on 23 acres) long been the very epitome of swank."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Situated on 23 acres, the expansive hotel is made up of 380 guest rooms...38 suites, eight private cottages and a two-bedroom, two-story Tournament of Roses suite." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This incredible 23-acre, palm-dappled, beaux-arts country estate – complete with rambling gardens, giant swimming pool and covered picture bridge – has still got it." Full review
