The Pool at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles

"The Terrace serves contemporary California cuisine in a "poolside setting," while small dishes are the norm at The Bar"

"Dinner at the steakhouse Royce, Sunday Brunch at the poolside Terrace, or afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge make delightful escapes from from everything L"

"In the shadow of the hotel’s landmark Picture Bridge is the Terrace restaurant, which serves resort favorites, and a family-friendly swimming pool"

"On-site are three tennis courts complete with a pro, and the outdoor swimming pool (the first Olympic-size pool in California) is augmented with a whirlpool and sun deck"

"While you're visiting the luxury Four-Star hotel, enjoy a game of tennis on one of three lighted courts, daily fitness classes, treatments in the new Chuan Spa or an afternoon lounging poolside and grabbing cocktails from the pool bar during the summer"

"But some things don’t change, and 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"

"On-site amenities do not disappoint, with four restaurants, a bar, an Olympic-size pool, a spa with a whirlpool, and a well-equipped fitness center"

"The Terrace serves contemporary California cuisine in a "poolside setting," while small dishes are the norm at The Bar"

"Superiors lie at the far ends of the accommodations wings, away from public areas, while more expensive deluxe rooms commandeer the middle and overlook the pool or gardens"

"By the pool, The Hideaway is the summer-only bar with boozy smoothies to go along with barbecues"