Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want the best-rated of our Arcadia picks, a short walk from Santa Anita Park, for a modest premium. If you need to park your own car, note that valet is the only option.
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Our Luxury pick in Arcadia is a 4-star hotel with a guest score of 8.8 out of 10 from 331 reviews. It suits racing fans and anyone visiting Santa Anita Park, travellers who value friendly, professional staff, and couples who want a step up from a standard chain hotel without paying a large premium.
Drivers who prefer to handle their own car may be annoyed. Guests say the valet team is efficient, but valet is the only parking option. The cost of valet is not confirmed in our data.
Location and getting around
The address is 130 W. Huntington Drive, and the location score is 9.3, the highest of our three Arcadia picks. Guests like being close to the race track and to Pasadena, and some mention views of the horses.
Distances are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Santa Anita Park is about 0.7 km away, roughly 9 minutes on foot. Temple City, California, is about 4.5 km away, around 56 minutes walking, and the Huntington Library is about 6.8 km away, or 85 minutes. Both are far, so you will need public transport, a taxi or a car.
What guests say
Reviewers speak well of the staff, describing a professional, friendly and accommodating team. The location near the track and Pasadena is the other common highlight.
The only recurring criticism in our data is about parking. It is not that the service is poor; guests call the valet team efficient. The issue is that there is no alternative to valet.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price was €157.60 per night, about €315 for two nights, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. The sample median was €129.81, so you pay roughly €28 a night above the typical rate. These figures are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Arcadia, scored 8.5 at €131.27 per night. Our Budget pick, Hilton Garden Inn Arcadia/Pasadena Area, scored 8.3 at €115.95. For around €26 more than the Hampton you get the highest guest score of the three, 4 stars and the best location score. In many cities a luxury pick costs far more than that.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, a fitness center, a swimming pool, a garden and air conditioning. Breakfast is listed as continental, vegetarian, Asian and American. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Arcadia. Le Meridien sat at joint position 2 of 6 on guest score. Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first; a four-star hotel qualifies only with a score of at least 8.5, and this one clears it at 8.8.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page. Ask what valet parking costs per night. Confirm pool, gym and restaurant hours for your dates. The listing is tagged as pet friendly, but check the pet policy and fees directly with the hotel. Views of the horses are a guest comment, not a promise for every room.
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How far is Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia from Santa Anita Park?
About 0.7 km, roughly 9 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests say they like being close to the race track.
Is there self-parking at Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia?
Guests say valet is the only parking option. The valet team gets good comments, but check the nightly cost before you arrive.
Is breakfast included?
Continental, vegetarian, Asian and American breakfast options are listed, but inclusion in your rate is not confirmed. Check the rate details.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €157.60 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, a swimming pool is listed, along with a fitness center, a restaurant and a garden. Check opening times for your dates.