Five Claremont, California Hotels Welcome Parents, Campus Visitors Back to Town this Fall

CLAREMONT, Calif., Aug. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to the Claremont Colleges for the 2013-2014 school year, the City of Claremont's five hotel properties welcome parents and other campus visitors to stick around and enjoy a relaxing getaway in the "City of Trees."

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From economy to boutique, Claremont's 449 hotel rooms provide guests with inviting accommodations and peaceful nights. Staying in Claremont puts you in walking or bicycling distance to the city's day spas and salons, locally owned boutiques, galleries and public works of art, and more than 80 pubs, grills, sandwich shops, bakeries and fine dining restaurants.

Claremont's attractions include the 86-acre Rancho Santa Fe Botanic Garden, the largest botanic garden dedicated exclusively to California's native plants; and the world-renowned Folk Music Center museum and store, which is owned by musician Ben Harper's family. The city's nighttime entertainment boasts classical, jazz, comedy, dueling pianos, a vibrant college music scene, and performing arts at the colleges and Candlelight Pavilion.

At the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Claremont ($149-$350), elegant, contemporary guest rooms and suites offer comfort and convenience with luxurious Sweet Dreams® beds, 32-inch flat screen LCD televisions, in-room safes, refrigerators, and high-speed Internet access. Relax with friends, alumni or business associates in its lush courtyard, enjoy a cocktail or meal by the waterfall, and dine in casual elegance at The Orchard Restaurant, serving a wide selection of California Mediterranean Fusion influenced dishes. Piano Piano's high-energy, all-request show keeps guests singing laughing into the night! Ask for special college rates.

Hotel Casa 425 ($195-$400) is a stylish boutique hotel and lounge opening onto a tranquil courtyard in the heart of historic Claremont Village. The only sophisticated boutique hotel in Southern California's Inland Empire, Casa 425 merges California mission architecture with contemporary styling and features 28 sophisticated guest rooms, an onsite lounge and full bar, a beautiful outdoor living room featuring water fountains and fire pits, meeting and event space, and more.

Claremont Lodge ($49-$80) offers unbeatable accommodations with comfortable stylish rooms, including available Jacuzzi suites. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Claremont & Tennis Club ($69-$129) features one of Southern California's finest tennis facilities available year-round with eight lighted championship tennis courts. Guest amenities include free local shuttle, free Wi-Fi, swimming and wading pools, Jacuzzi, and free use of its championship tennis courts; group and private tennis lessons are available for an additional fee. Rooms feature 32-inch LCD TVs and refrigerators, and hotel guests also enjoy a daily continental breakfast, including fresh waffles, fruit and cereal.

Howard Johnson Express Inn Claremont ($55-$85) provides free Rise & Dine continental breakfast and an outdoor pool. Features include free Wi-Fi, available laundry and valet services, and parking for vehicles of any size.

Visitor information and a listing of restaurants, hotels, boutiques, day spas, events and more can be found at www.discoverclaremont.com.

About Discover Claremont

Discover Claremont is the official destination marketing organization for the city of Claremont, California. Known for its seven nationally renowned colleges, Claremont is a hidden gem in greater Los Angeles – an ideal destination for intimate, relaxing days and nights. Claremont is also the first Fair Trade Town in Southern California, reflecting the community's commitment to using ethically sourced products; many local retailers and eateries carry Fair Trade Certified™ merchandise and foods. Whether by car or Metrolink, Claremont is "the getaway that's only a few miles away."

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