Bissell House 1887 - Bed & breakfast in South Pasadena - 201 Orange Grove Ave, USA

What a cool place. Best night's sleep I had during our entire 10 days on the road. Hung out at the pool with my daughter and son-in-law one night late...very nice. The Bissell House could use a little TLC here and there, but not so much that it takes away from the patina.

Absolutely beautiful property, a classic Bed and Breakfast, "Airbnb" type places are just not like this today. This home is lovely, like taking a step into history. So many indulgent amenities like a huge variety of teas and always available coffee, cool water and continental breakfast and snacks in the dining room all day. The hosts are delightful, never overbearing but available in the morning and by text. And the breakfasts were chef prepared and fantastic, like dining out every morning. They encourage the guests to share breakfast together and chat, I'm not normally social that early but we had a lovely time meeting other travelers. Otherwise it's a very quiet place, so cozy! Keep in mind it is a historic old house with all the quirks an old house would have, it is not 'pristine' like a brand new hotel. Make sure your expectations are set (it seems some people don't understand what staying in a home based bed and breakfast is like) and you will love this place as much as we did. It's so close to the south pasadena station so we got here easily from the airport.

We absolutely loved our stay at Bissell House! We were looking for something more charming than a big-box hotel, and Airbnbs have become too much work quite frankly with all of the “rules” that come with them. Bissell House was absolutely perfect – the owners put so much care and thought into the place. I couldn’t stop taking pictures and videos – the whole place was decorated to perfection and made you feel like you were right at home. The complementary breakfast was also incredible! We had a yogurt parfait and French toast. The service was incredible – we didn’t have to lift a finger. I highly recommend Bissell House. It is well worth the price (which honestly wasn’t bad and is comparable to what hotels are today with all of their added fees). I hope anyone who stays there has as magical a time as we did.

We felt as if we were staying at a friends house during our visit to Bissell House; tucked into a beautiful residential neighborhood, we woke to fresh coffee and (many kinds of) tea awaiting us downstairs, along with a delicious breakfast including fresh squeezed orange juice from orange trees on the property! All this before we headed off for a day of hiking or running in the nearby park. The host was always available to answer questions while also giving us our own space. It was all so easy, as though it were our own place! We look forward to our next visit.

The Bissell House offers incredible luxury and attention to detail. It went far beyond our expectations in every way. The staff was very thoughtful and the space was well stocked with conveniences. Breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed chatting with the friendly guests very much. My daughter was delighted by the neighborhood parrots too.

We loved our stay at the Bissell House! It was clean, comfortable, and was a true vacation destination. The staff provided responsive communication and sincere care to accommodate us. Thanks, Veronica!

My family rented out the entirety of the Bissell House for a wedding. The cozy decor, friendly service, spacious gathering areas, made the BnB quickly feel like a second home. Our breakfasts each morning were FANTASTIC and generously portioned (seriously, compliments to the chef). Upstairs, the beds were comfortable and the bathrooms spacious. |This alone would be enough for a positive review, but it's the details that make Bissell House extra special. There are many small things - complimentary tea, cookies, coffee, and whiskey, board games, books, magazines, newspapers, hand sanitizer, candy bowls, extra tissues, makeup towels, white noise machines, and much more- that would go unnoticed if not provided, but really elevated the overall experience and made us feel welcome and comforted. Thank you so much for letting us use your wonderful, well-loved home as part of our celebration.

Outstanding B&B with personal service and welcoming hosts inviting you into their wonderful vintage home. Very nice common areas to take in a book or socialize. Nice comfortable rooms with tasty, creative breakfasts each morning. Probably the best B&B I've ever visited.