Hilton Hampton Inn Arcadia, CA: Simple & Clean, but Needs an Electrical Upgrade

Hello Polite Travelers,

On the CA road again for a journey to Palm Springs from Davis, CA. Those of you who know these freeways, know it takes time to travel short distances. So, we overnighted in Arcadia before heading out the next day to our destination.

Arcadia is one block over from Pasadena. In fact, you wouldn’t know which town you are in if not for the signs. In SoCal, it’s one town/city right after another. There’s not much reason to visit this area unless you need a rest. It’s full of people, stores, roads, and cars.

The room was simple and clean, which made me feel comfortable staying there. Omicron had just hit, and I was a tad concerned about exposure. Shockingly, not many wear masks in this hub of CA—could be dangerous for we oldsters.

Well-appointed with a large mini-fridge and microwave, I was surprised the electricity in our room was substandard. We had issues charging our electronics. Not a huge issue, but still.

A Girl’s Gotta Eat

Even though there is no on-site restaurant, we found a multitude of dining options. To our delight, an Olive Garden was directly across the street. Yip! There are none near Davis, so this was an unexpected plus for our stay.

Would We Stay Again?

If in the area, sure we would. Even with the electrical issues, I found the staff lovely and the room adequate. Plus, it’s easy to access from highway 210. A true plus when traveling.

Happy Travels!

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