A Glance Back in Time
by Angie Bromeland

THE LANGHAM, HUNTINGTON HOTEL & SPA

To describe The Langham in a nutshell, one might call it "breathtaking, romantic, and a classic location." At least, that's what Julie Pryor, owner of Pryor Events, has to say. The Pasadena hotel, which was formerly known as the Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel and Spa, has provided bragging risghts for Southern California since it was first built in 1907. But the history of the hotel became even richer when it grew into part of the debonair Langham establishment first built in London, England in 1865. The Langham, which is said to be responsible for many of the five-star amenities so sought after even today, has set many the benchmark for discerning hotel aficionados.
Situated on 23 perfectly landscaped acres, The Langham especially appeals to Pryor because of the unique areas situated throughout the property. "It has an elegant, grand, Old World feeling that is rare in Los Angeles," she says. "And the food and service are top notch." With The Langham's classic pairing of modern convenience and yesteryear's charm, the hotel instantly becomes a perfect place for any event. And with three ballrooms, fifteen meeting rooms and three boardrooms, the hotel is equipped to be everything you need it to be.