DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Claremont
555 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711, Los Angeles County, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Claremont is a 4-star, modern hotel set in the San Gabriel Mountain foothills in Los Angeles County. It’s positioned along W Foothill Blvd and is frequently chosen for its convenient access to local colleges and regional driving routes. The hotel holds a strong public rating of 4.3/5 from 1,560 reviews.
Location & Nearby
The hotel is a 3-minute drive from the Claremont Colleges campus and about 4 minutes by car from a Metrolink station with service to downtown Los Angeles. Nearby cultural stops include the California Botanic Garden (978 m), Benton Museum of Art (1.459 km), and the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art (1.641 km). Outdoor and day-trip options include Claremont Hills Wilderness Park (4.122 km), Raging Waters Los Angeles (8.068 km), and Chino Hills State Park (17.067 km).
Rooms & Suites
Rooms feature contemporary décor and custom-designed beds, along with flat-screen TVs. Wi‑Fi is available for a fee. Suites add extra space with separate living rooms and wet bars.
Dining & Bar
An all-day restaurant serves Californian-inspired cuisine, and guests frequently highlight breakfast as a strong point. The hotel also has a rock ’n’ roll bar known for hosting piano duels, giving the property a distinct evening option beyond a standard lobby bar. DoubleTree’s warm chocolate chip cookie welcome is a commonly mentioned touchpoint.
Amenities & Events
Recreation includes a fitness center plus a sundeck with an outdoor pool and hot tub. For groups and meetings, the property offers 18,693 sq ft of event space along with a business center. (Other amenities are not documented.)
Best for
This hotel suits visitors to the Claremont Colleges and nearby museums and gardens thanks to its close-by location and easy access from major local roads. It’s also a solid pick for travelers who want on-site dining and an evening scene, with an all-day restaurant and a piano-duel rock ’n’ roll bar. Meetings and events are a good fit here as well, supported by 18,693 sq ft of event space and a business center.
Travel tips
Plan on driving or using rideshare: the Claremont Colleges are about 3 minutes away by car, and the Metrolink station with downtown LA service is about a 4-minute drive. If you expect to work from your room, note that Wi‑Fi is available for a fee. For a low-planning outing close to the hotel, the California Botanic Garden is under 1 km away.
What guests say
Reviews frequently emphasize attentive, friendly, professional service, including staff who are proactive in the restaurant and bar. Guests often praise the on-site dining, with recurring positive mentions of breakfast variety and made-to-order options, as well as lighter items like soups and salads. Rooms are commonly described as quality with appealing décor, and the property is noted as well maintained even by guests who perceive it as a bit older. Location is another repeated strength, particularly for proximity to local campuses and easy navigation in and out by car. A minor point of inconsistency mentioned is that breakfast is sometimes comped and sometimes not, depending on the stay.
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