PASADENA. This esteemed hotel has a reputation for luxury, and its bar gives ample proof of its appeal. The elegant space offers stunning views of the nearby San Fernando Valley, and a crackling fireplace invites patrons to cozy up and make a night of it. Enjoy an expertly mixed Manhattan, enjoy live music from a comfortable chair, or chat about the day’s events with friendly bartenders. A hotel mainstay, the bar is where well-heeled denizens play and where big-wigs make deals.