The Athenaeum is a private membership club that first opened its doors on the campus of the California Institute of Technology in 1930. The club has grown with the Institute but remains faithful to the vision of its founders, whose purpose was to promote social, cultural, and intellectual exchange.
The Athenaeum's Mediterranean-style architecture, notable history, and beautiful grounds offer members and their guests distinctive settings for formal and informal dining, meetings, casual rendezvous, or private parties. The club also has 28 guest rooms and suites that house members or their sponsored guests and visitors to the Institute.
The Athenaeum's hotel rooms include:
- Laundry and dry cleaning available
 - Access to Athenaeum tennis courts and the Caltech Athletic Facilities
 
For any event inquiries, please contact the Private Events office at (626)395-8263 or via email at athevents@caltech.edu.
Details
Distance From Pasadena Convention Center: 2.0Occupancy: 140
Meeting Rooms: 14
Largest Meeting Room: 1960
Amenities
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Free Wifi
 - Kid-Friendly
 - Laundry Service
 - On-site Bar
 - On-site Restaurant
 - Only In Pasadena
 - Parking Lot
 - Self Parking
 - Wheelchair Accessible
 
Meeting Spaces
Card Room
- Area: 442 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 40 | 
| Theater | 30 | 
| Banquet | 30 | 
East Patio
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 100 | 
| Theater | 100 | 
| Banquet | 70 | 
East Room
- Area: 256 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 20 | 
| Theater | 15 | 
| Banquet | 16 | 
Hall of Associates
- Area: 1,450 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 175 | 
| Theater | 120 | 
| Banquet | 110 | 
Library
- Area: 435 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 15 | 
| Theater | 40 | 
| Banquet | 12 | 
Main Dining Room
- Area: 1,960 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 200 | 
| Theater | 150 | 
| Banquet | 140 | 
Main Lounge
- Area: 1,740 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 150 | 
| Theater | 150 | 
| Banquet | 80 | 
North Lawn
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 200 | 
| Banquet | 120 | 
Olive Terrace
- Area: 1,144 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 150 | 
| Theater | 250 | 
| Banquet | 100 | 
Rath Al Fresco
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 250 | 
| Banquet | 140 | 
South Lawn
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 600 | 
| Banquet | 350 | 
West & East Combined
- Area: 720 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 60 | 
| Theater | 45 | 
| Banquet | 40 | 
West Patio
- Area: 1,681 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 300 | 
| Theater | 200 | 
| Banquet | 190 | 
West Room
- Area: 464 square feet
 
| Configuration | Occupancy | 
|---|---|
| Reception | 20 | 
| Theater | 15 | 
| Banquet | 16 |