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Arroyo Vista Inn
Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Hotels [Edit]
Neighborhood: Highland Park335 Monterey Rd
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 478-7300
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- Hours:
Mon-Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$$
3 reviews for Arroyo Vista Inn
The Arroyo Vista Inn is a small 9 room B&B in South Pasadena overlooking The Arroyo riverbed of the San Gabriel Valley. The Victorian era Craftsman manor sits atop a hill above the bustle of the road below.
My husband and I stayed here on our wedding night on Halloween 2009. We walked into a spectacularly clean room in which the staff had placed rose petals on the table, heart candies, homemade toffee, and champagne.
I awoke the next morning to a glorious view of the Arroyo and San Gabriel Mountains just as the sun was coming up - golds and pinks, greens, and yellows. It was picture perfect. A few hours later, Jenny brought up Vanilla Nut coffee and parfait - the most delicious parfait I've ever had in my life. She invited us down to breakfast: Lovely Eggs Florentine (my husband ate the chicken sausage, I'm vegetarian).
Every detail was meticulous and absolutely special. They've really thought out the little details and made us feel like a King and Queen for a night. The house itself is beautifully decorated with new and old setting a mood that takes you back to a more peaceful and easy time.
All the rooms are different and unique - I want to decorate my house like this; you know, all that great stuff from Restoration Hardware? mmmmm.
The area is off a busy street, but you can hardly hear the traffic. It's quiet and serene. The large porch allows visitors to relax and take in the fresh air.
I can't say enough good things about The Arroyo Vista Inn. It's splendid and wonderful and perfect. I can't wait to stay there again. And a special thanks to Jenny for amazing hospitality.
My fiancé (now husband) and I found this place through a coworkers recommendation. We live in the Los Angeles area and were looking for a place to stay after our wedding in Pasadena (we also wanted a nice place to take family pictures). The Arroyo Vista Inn is an amazing place to stay. It is beautiful and relaxing. Pat (the owner) was extremely nice and helpful in anything we needed and truly loves what she does. Breakfast is cooked by Pat and is delicious. It served as a beautiful backdrop for our wedding pictures and was a nice place to get ready and relax both before and after our wedding. Can't say enough good things about this place.
Please, if you are staying in the Pasadena area, look no further, stay at this B&B.
I came to the Arroyo Vista Inn for a long weekend and when it was time to leave I was sad to go. This fabulous Inn totally delivered on everything you want a B&B to be. The house was so cozy and the decoration of the private rooms and public rooms was lovely. Some rooms which were not taken were left open and they were all so tastefully done, homey and spotless. My room was a little oasis with plush terry cloth robes beckoning me to the giant tub and cozy beds that I had no problem sleeping late in.
The staff was very friendly and helpful with suggestions on places to go in the area. Speaking of the area there is so much to do. Coffee shops, spas, fine dining and quality casual dining, serious shopping areas and I even saw some nature preserves I think as I drove around. Speaking of driving, there is plenty of parking out front.
My breakfasts were leisurely and filling. Pat, the innkeeper, welcomed me each morning with fruit salad and a hot cup of coffee then asked me brightly if I wanted a latte, I knew I was in the right place. The three days I was there I had baked french toast with a yummy chicken sausage, frittata with spinach and cheese and bacon on the side and the day I left it was poached eggs over asparagus and ham with a bit of melted cheese on top (great toast too). The orange juice was squeezed fresh every morning.
Everyone who came to visit me was amazed at how lovely the Inn was and commented jokingly that they wanted to live there. With the gorgeous view of the hills from the breakfast room, the 5 o'clock wine and cheese, the mini fridge with cool drinks and snacks for the picking I found myself wanting nothing more from my stay. If I am ever back in the area I will certainly stay again without hesitation.
Obviously, I highly recommend the Arroyo Vista Inn. And, yes, Pat really does make homemade toffee for you, it was delicious!
History
Established in 2007
The 2 acre wooded property was purchased in 2006 and underwent 13 months of careful restoration, which honors the history of the building yet combines modern comforts. The 9 suite Inn opened to 5 star reviews in August, 2007. After only being open only 20 months, Arroyo Vista Inn has already been recognized among the Top Ten Inns of Los Angeles. Pasadena Magazine called this elegant Craftsman B & B "refined and unstuffy" and "a graceful blend of California history with modern comforts." Many of the rooms have fabulous views of Pasdena and the San Gabriel Mountains.
