Bissell House 1887: Victorian charm, warm hospitality, and chef-made breakfasts.
Bissell House 1887 is a charming Victorian bed and breakfast in a historic South Pasadena neighborhood. As a historic landmark, it offers themed rooms—Rose Room with a clawfoot tub, Victoria's Room, and English Holiday Room. Guests praise chef-prepared breakfasts, a variety of teas, coffee and snacks, and warm, unobtrusive hosts. Shared spaces like a grand piano, library, and dining add a welcoming, historic vibe near the South Pasadena Station.
201 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030, USA
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Cozy, uniquely decorated rooms with period furnishings, clawfoot tubs, and modern amenities like wireless charging and blackout curtains.
Homemade, gourmet breakfast served daily in the formal dining room, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Guided or self-guided tours of the historic property, highlighting Victorian architecture and details like leaded glass windows and original woodwork.
Complimentary teas, coffee, chilled water, and snacks available all day, plus access to a library, games, and cozy common areas.
Attentive, non-intrusive hosts available via text or in-person for assistance, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay.
Overall rating
Michele
Charming Victorian house turned B\&B with beautiful period decor. Each room has its own vibe — I stayed in the Rose Room with a clawfoot tub. The breakfast was homemade and better than most cafés. Hosts were warm and attentive but never intrusive. Peaceful, historic neighborhood. A total gem if you like unique stays
Megan O'Neill
Everything was amazing!! Walking inside for the first time was absolutely magical, there was soft piano music playing and all the lights cast a soft glow. The Halloween decorations were amazing and hilarious. The bed was super comfortable, the food was amazing. If I’m ever in California again, this is definitely where I’ll be staying.
Steph Granillo
I never write reviews but I loved this place so much I have to! I stayed in the English Holiday Room which was SO adorable. It was even cuter in person than in the photos. The bed was incredibly cozy, the blackout curtains were on point, they had a wireless charging dock which came in handy because I forgot my AirPod charger at home. The breakfast was phenomenal. The service was perfect (super friendly and available but no hovering that sometimes happens at bnbs) And the atmosphere - oh my gosh, bnb cozy perfection complete with games, tea, wine and pre-chilled water carafes. I wish I could have stayed longer, and will definitely be coming back here for future trips!
M H
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.
David Osborn
This historic house is an absolute gem at an affordable price. The front porch, grounds, formal dining room, grand piano, wood-lined library/sitting room... all charming. Absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED our one night visit. We stayed in 'Victoria's Room' and it was delightful. I literally spent about two hours taking pics of the house including lots of small details that I appreciate (door knobs, leaded glass windows, furnace grates, brass switch plates, wall sconces, exterior brick patterns, shingle patterns, bay windows, dormers...). Located at the south end of the famous "Millionaire Row" in Pasadena. Also close to several good restaurants (we ate at 'ARU' which I cannot find in a Google Search but which was a magnificent tiny eatery with a SINGLE CHEF who knows how to cook!) Seriously one of the best overnight experiences my wife of 35+ years and I have had.
