Constance Hotel reopens as the "dusitD2 constance pasadena."

The Constance Hotel, constructed in 1926, is one of the few remaining hotels from Pasadena’s storied history as a winter resort destination during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The hotel is significant for its association with the development of Pasadena tourism and as an excellent example of Mediterranean Revival-style architecture. The Constance Hotel was designed by architect McNeal Swasey. Its original owner and namesake, Mrs. Constance Perry, maintained a residence on the second floor.

As the historic preservation consultant on the project, Historic Resources Group  prepared a City of Pasadena Historic Landmark application, provided CEQA analysis, and completed a federal historic rehabilitation tax credit certification for adaptive reuse of the building. HRG also provided design consultation and construction monitoring.

After decades as an assisted living facility, the Constance Hotel has been returned to its original use and reopened as a boutique hotel. During the project’s second phase, the hotel’s attached retail building will be rehabilitated, an addition at the south side of the hotel tower will be constructed, and a new parking structure with a rooftop swimming pool will be added.

Above: Historic photo of Hotel Constance. c. 1926.