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Pierpont Inn

550 Sanjon Road, VENTURA, CA 93001
Pierpont Inn
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 141 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 141 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "All in all, it was a very nice hotel and I would definitely stay there again." source Orbitz

    "I will not stay here again and would not recommend it unless you don't care about staying in a dump next to the beach." source Hotels.com

    "Overall, I had a nice stay at this hotel." source Priceline

    "Overall this is a classy Inn." source Orbitz

    "very nice hotel needs some updating but still a great place to stay." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "It is an historic building and the bathroom was a little too historic but it was clean." source Hotels.com

    "Beautiful grounds, clean rooms." source Priceline

    "great hotel very clean." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Staff service was fair." source Hotels.com

    "We got room service and my sandwich was soggy and terrible." source Priceline

    "I do have to say the service at AustinÂ’s, the restaurant on site, was fabulous." source Expedia

    "Great lobby, service, restaurant and pool." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "the grounds were well cared for and the location was very convenient to local attractions." source Orbitz

    "It is located about a block from the beach so the view is great. The only downside is it is located about 1/2 block." source Hotels.com

    "Very quiet, good continental breakfast, coffee was great, location excellent. This hotel was a real surprise for us we loved the grounds and the location." source Priceline

    "The inn is located right on the freeway but we ever heard it inside the room." source Expedia

    "Bathroom had a shower area, not a conventional bathtub, but shower was powerful." source Orbitz

  • Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "The room is plain, completely." source Orbitz

    "However, our room smelled bad when we first came in. People next door were having a fight and it was very loud because the walls were thin and we had a connecting room." source Hotels.com

    "I couldnÂ’t believe that a southern californian hotel does not have in-room air conditioning in over two-thirds of their rooms. Not only that, there was hot/warm air coming from the radiator in the room." source Expedia

    "We had a view of the ocean from our room and we were very comfortable." source Expedia

More information on Pierpont Inn

Discover a special place on the California coastline, the legendary Pierpont Inn - a member of The Historic Hotels of America. The classic 1910 California Inn is just an hour from the heart of Los Angeles, in quaint and historic Ventura. Since 1999, the Inn has been fully renovated with meticulous attention being paid to maintaining the Inn's rich historical traditions. Since Mattie Vickers Gleichmann and her husband Gus acquired the Inn in 1928, the Pierpont Inn has hosted guests with a tradition of signature family style service admired by all. From fresh cut flowers in the lobby to magnificent Channel Island sunset views to a booking for tennis at the adjoining Pierpont Racquet Club, we pamper and indulge our guests. Adventures and delightful surprises mark your visit to the Inn by the Sea. The Pierpont Inn offers you the very best in California relaxed style. From Austen's, our intimate restaurant overlooking the magnificent Ventura coastline, to our spacious accommodations and secluded grounds, this historic hotel stands as a modern tribute to a rich and colorful past. At the Inn we are proud to carry on the Vickers Family legacy - one based on a lifelong dedication to excellence. Four generations of ownership have taught us a great deal about the art of hospitality. We are delighted to share it with you.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

2000

Year Renovated:

2000

Total Rooms:

77 rooms.77

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

69

Directions

Ventura is one hour north of Los Angeles and 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara, off US 101

Area

Ventura CA US

Attractions

Ventura Harbor Ventura Pier Historic Downtown Sanbuenaventura Mission Whale Watching Pacific View Mall Camarillo Outlet Mall Beaches

Dining

On Site Restaurants/Lounges- Austen's -- Serving American Cuisine- Open -- Break - Mon-Sat 6:30-9:30am- Brunch - Sun 8:30am-2:30pm- Lunch - 11:30am-2:30pm- Dinner - 5pm to closeAusten's, The Pierpont's Zagat-rated ocean view restaurant, is the perfect setting for brunch, lunch or dinner. Reservations are encouraged. Please call 653-6144. Cook to order/Continental breakfast is served Monday through Friday 6:30 to 9:30Saturday 7:00 to 10:00 Brunch is served Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served from 5:00 to close. (Winter, Summer hours change) Holiday menus are served Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Our bar menu, served 11:30 to close, features sandwiches, soups and salads. We offer an extensive Wine ListOff Site Restaurants/LoungesOther interesting restaurants are located in historic downtown which is only a few blocks from our property.On Site EntertainmentThere's always something to do at The Pierpont. Our beautiful craftsman-styled lounge is the perfect place to sit and relax. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, The Pierpont Lounge presents live entertainment that relives the glory of the nightclub era. The lounge also features two televisions allowing you to keep pace of the news or your favorite sports team. Of course, some people prefer to simply sit in front of the fireplace and look out into our lush garden that has the Channel Islands and the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. A variety of board games is also available. LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PIERPONT Thursdays from 6:00 - 9:00 Fridays from 7:30 - 10:30 Saturdays from 7:30 - 10:30Off Site EntertainmentHistoric downtown, located a few blocks from The Pierpont has various quaint bars and lounges that offer live entertainment on the weekends. The restaurant at the Ventura pier, which is at walking distance from our property also offers weekend entertainment.Meal PlansThe Pierpont Inn offers several packages which include a special activity and meals. Please contact the hotel directly at (800) 285-4667 or visit our website www.pierpontinn.com

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