Wednesday, April 15, 2015

(LANGHAM) HUNTINGTON HOTEL

ADDRESS: 1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, California 91106
CROSS STREETS: Wentworth 
FWY ACCESS: 110, 210 

WEBSITE: pasadena.langhamhotels.com 
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
PHONE: 626.568.3900 
EMAIL: na

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Daily 12noon-4pm

PARKING: valet, onsite 
CAPACITY: Call to discuss
RESERVATIONS: Y
GIFT SHOP: Hotel shop
WC: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: Not at tea
DRESS: Hotel attire

CATERING: Yes, onsite
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Call to arrange
PRICE: Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood Mon-Wed: $42,  Thurs-Sat: $46, Sun Chocolate Tea Service: $59, $29.50 children
MENU: See end of listing

DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: "The atmosphere in the Lobby Lounge is breathtaking with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering picturesque views of The Horseshoe Garden and San Marino" (... where our author grew up :) )
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: Exquisite dainties and the Wedgewood Tea
UNIQUE ASPECTS: Langham hotels were the first to serve afternoon tea and have been doing so since 1865
OWNED BY: Langham Hotels, the first "Grand Hotel"
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: Just lots of luxurious grass and acreage
YEAR ESTABLISHED: Built 1907, rebuilt 1989
LISTING UPDATED: April 2015

MENU

Enjoy a selection of savory tea sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream, fruit tarts, mousse torts and French macaroons along with a variety of the finest teas. The atmosphere in the Lobby Lounge is breathtaking with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering picturesque views of The Horseshoe Garden and San Marino. Bridal shower tea parties are available and the hotel also offers a children’s tea selection.

The Wedgwood Tea