The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is at 1151 Oxford Rd in San Marino, a small, almost entirely residential city. All five options below are just over the line in Pasadena, 1.2 to 1.5 miles from the Huntington in a straight line, and they're listed closest first. Four are on East Colorado Boulevard and the fifth, the Langham Huntington, is on S Oak Knoll Ave. Each is a short drive to the gardens.
How we selected and ranked these hotels
San Marino is almost entirely residential, so each pick below is in neighboring Pasadena.
Straight-line distance to the Huntington at 1151 Oxford Rd sets the order, closest first. All five are within about a third of a mile of each other on that measure, so the star rating and guest score in the table are worth weighing too.
Side-by-side comparison of the closest hotels
| Hotel | Stars | Miles to the Huntington | Guest score | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saga Motor Hotel Pasadena | 2 | 1.19 | 8.7 | 1633 East Colorado Boulevard |
| The Langham Huntington, Pasadena | 5 | 1.21 | 8.7 | 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave |
| Pasadena Rose & Crown Hotel | Unrated | 1.35 | 8.6 | 1203 E. Colorado Blvd |
| Hyland Inn Pasadena Civic Auditorium | 3 | 1.44 | 8.2 | 2462 E Colorado Blvd |
| Pasadena Hotel & Pool | 4 | 1.50 | 8.5 | 928 E. Colorado Blvd. |
Getting to the Huntington without a car
- No Metro A Line station is within walking distance of the Huntington. Allen Station in Pasadena is the closest, about 1.6 miles away as the crow flies. Budget for a rideshare each way.
- The Huntington is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and closed on Tuesdays. Tickets must be reserved in advance for Fridays to Sundays, holidays and peak seasons; check huntington.org before you book your room.
- Three of these hotels are a short walk from an A Line station: the Saga Motor Hotel to Allen (14 min), and the Pasadena Hotel & Pool and Pasadena Rose & Crown to Lake (12 and 18 min). That helps on days you head into downtown LA, though you will still need a ride to the Huntington.
- For more choice beyond these five, see our page on hotels in Pasadena.
What to expect in the neighborhoods around the Huntington
The streets immediately surrounding the Huntington are residential San Marino, with no commercial strip. Head north into Pasadena and you reach East Colorado Boulevard, where four of these hotels are, with Old Town's restaurants and shops farther west along the same street.
The Langham Huntington is south of Colorado on Oak Knoll Avenue, and its lobby lounge looks out over San Marino.
The hotels
Saga Motor Hotel Pasadena
1633 East Colorado Boulevard
8.7817 reviews
14 min walk to Allen Station (Metro A Line)On East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, 1.19 mi from the Huntington, with an 8.7 guest score from 817 reviews.
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The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
1401 S Oak Knoll Ave
8.7687 reviews
A five-star on S Oak Knoll Ave in Pasadena, 1.21 mi from the Huntington, with an 8.7 guest score from 687 reviews.
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Pasadena Rose & Crown Hotel
1203 E. Colorado Blvd
8.61,708 reviews
18 min walk to Lake Station (Metro A Line)On East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, 1.35 mi from the Huntington, with an 8.6 guest score from 1,708 reviews.
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Hyland Inn Pasadena Civic Auditorium
2462 E Colorado Blvd
8.2161 reviews
A three-star on East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, 1.44 mi from the Huntington, with an 8.2 guest score.
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Pasadena Hotel & Pool
928 E. Colorado Blvd.
8.51,749 reviews
12 min walk to Lake Station (Metro A Line)A four-star on East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, 1.50 mi from the Huntington, with an 8.5 guest score from 1,749 reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any hotels inside San Marino itself?＋
San Marino describes itself as "uniquely residential", with no heavy business areas, and the hotels nearest the Huntington are in Pasadena. All five hotels on this list are in Pasadena.
Can I walk to the Huntington from these hotels?＋
Not comfortably. All five are 1.2 to 1.5 miles from the Huntington in a straight line, and the road route is longer, from about 1.4 miles for the Saga Motor Hotel to about 2.9 miles for the Langham Huntington. Plan on a short drive or rideshare, especially after a full day on the grounds.
Which Metro A Line station is closest to the Huntington?＋
Allen Station in Pasadena is the nearest A Line stop, about 1.6 miles from the Huntington as the crow flies. No A Line station is within walking distance of the gardens, so guests arriving by Metro will need a rideshare or car for the final leg.
Do I need to book Huntington tickets in advance?＋
On some days, yes. The Huntington requires reservations on Fridays through Sundays, on holidays and during peak seasons, and encourages them the rest of the time for faster check-in. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and closed on Tuesdays. Book at huntington.org before you finalize your hotel.
What neighborhoods should I explore while staying near the Huntington?＋
Pasadena's Old Town is at the west end of the Colorado Boulevard strip where four of these hotels are, with restaurants, shops, and the Norton Simon Museum at 411 W Colorado Blvd.
Is there a luxury hotel near the Huntington?＋
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena is the five-star option, at 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, about 1.2 miles from the Huntington in a straight line, with a guest score of 8.7 from 687 reviews. For a four-star, the Pasadena Hotel & Pool on East Colorado Boulevard is about 1.5 miles away.
