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The Bissell House

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  • Comfort with elegance...our 1887 Victorian mansion situated on "Millionaire's Row" is a designeated Cultural Landmark for the City of South Pasadena.

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  • Inn Details

    The Bissell House originally built in 1887 is located at the southern west anchor of Pasadena's famous Millionaire's Row in what was originally the Orange Grove Mansion District. Cloistered on a half acre corner lot, the forty foot hedge surrounding the antique house offers visitors privacy and a peaceful respite. All of our romantic luxury guest rooms have been designed for your comfort and relaxation. Each room includes a private bathroom, individual heating & air, antique furnishings and quiet elegance. Enjoy the outdoor pool, grounds and wrap around porch.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    We provide our guests with hospitable accomodations in elegant "old world" surroundings. Full organic breakfasts & round-the-clock tea table and afternoon dessert add comfort to your stay!

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French

    • Italian


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Annual Craftsman weekends in Pasadena

    • Cultural Landmark #36 Home of Anna Bissell McKay

    • Norton Simon & Huntington Gardens Museums

    • Rose Bowl Flea Market

    • Rose Bowl Parade & New Year's Celebrations

    • Rose Bowl games

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Pool (unheated)

    • Triple Sheeted beds w/450 count linens

    • TV/DVD/cable in select rooms

    • King pillowtop or queen

    • Garden Room has an in room double jacuzzi

    • Daily housekeeping services

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  • Garden Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$350

    Morning Glory

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$250

    English Holiday

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $195/$250

    Prince Albert

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$250

    Rose Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$195

    Deluxe Queen Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

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    Deluxe King Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

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    Standard Queen

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $195/$250

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Deposit amount required: Credit Card advance payment to secure reservation. Please consult innkeeper for New Year's Package.

    • Cancellations: All cancellations are subject to a minimum $25 per booked room cancellation fee.
•14 full days prior to arrival date - Refund of deposit, less the $25 cancellation fee.
•30-day cancellation applies to all holidays and from mid November through January 15th, $50.00 cancel fee applies per room and per night, (New Year's Week has a no cancellation policy, please discuss with innkeeper).
•30-day cancellation or more applies to all bookings of more than two rooms, retreats and special events. $50.00 cancel fee applies per room and per night.
All cancellations must be provided in writing to the innkeeper and you will then receive written confirmation from us.
Less than as posted above, your refund is subject to our ability to rebook the cancelled room. Additional policies apply to group reservations of three or more rooms.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Well behaved children always welcome!

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No : Children must have parental supervision at all times.

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 or selfserve continental

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Pear Torte

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • By arrangement

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  • Location Type

    • City

    • Small town

    City

    • Los Angeles

    • Distance to city: 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      1 mile South of 134 Freeway on Orange Grove Ave, which is approximately 2 miles south of the Rose Bowl. The Bissell House is located just 1 1/4 miles from Old Town Pasadena.

    Airport

    • Burbank, CA (BUR) 15 miles

    • Directions to property:
      The Bissell House is 15 miles from Burbank Airport and 25 miles from LAX.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Rose Bowl

    • Norton Simon Museum

    • Gamble House

    • Descanso Gardens

    • Huntington Library & Gardens

    • Pasadena History Museum

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bird watching

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

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    great hotel alternative in So. Pasadena

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Everything was lovely inc. the bed and linens and bath products. I was surprised to find a full house at the breakfast table since it was so quiet and I slept so well...i didn't know there were other guests. Location is very convenient to many attractions. We are already going back!

    Comfortable Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

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    Thank you Bissell House for being such a great place for my daughter to recuperate after a surgical procedure at a nearby hospital. Janet and the staff were so kind to make sure she was comfortable and attentive in case she needed anything. She slept like a baby and commented that it was so wonderful to snuggle into the wonderfully soft down comforters and pillows. It was such a relief for me to know that she was being "mothered" by someone as I was not able to be there for her. Thanks Everyone!!

    Lovely and Convenient

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Bissell House is a lovely property. The room was very nice, but had a leaky faucet in the tub/shower. We enjoyed a delicious chocolate cake and tea the afternoon we arrived. The sitting room was very inviting. Breakfast was served in the sunny dining room. Both the service and the food were very good. The only complaint that we had about our stay was our arrival. We were met outside the property by two women. They were not overly friendly. They asked us which room we had reserved. We had booked the room a few months earlier and didn't remember. They explained the house rules to us, but totally lacked the warmth that we are used to when staying at a b and b. Overall we would give the Bissell House 3.5.

    A step back in time

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Beautifully decorated for Christmas! It is complete with gorgeous antiques, especially the sitting room and dining room. The Morning Glory room we stayed in was superbly decorated and the claw foot tub was quaint. The bath robes felt so rich, comfortable and soft. The bed was just the right comfort and firmness. The service was very helpful and food delicious. I highly recommend this B&B.

    Victorian Elegance and Grace

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Extraordinary Victorian detail, a true home. Ron's breakfasts were simply divine and he's a wonderful conversationalist. Not all new and shiny like a modern resort, but comfortable and filled with antiques.

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