La Valencia HotelvsAndaz San Diego
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, La Valencia Hotel ranks slightly higher than Andaz San Diego. La Valencia Hotel comes in at 88 with approval from 13 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
La Valencia Hotel Show All Reviews
1132 Prospect St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $289/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"When it comes to location, it doesn't get much better than the venerable La Valencia."
Fodor's
"The personal attention provided by the staff, as well as the plush robes and grand bathrooms, guarantee a pleasurable stay." Full review
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Be sure to have a cocktail while gazing at the ocean in Le Sala Lobby Lounge, and stroll the tiered gardens in back.
Lonely Planet
"Among its 116 rooms, the ones in the main building are rather compact... but villas are spacious and in any case the property wins for Old Hollywood romance." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Since 1926, the “Pink Lady of La Jolla” has enchanted with its splendid Mediterranean ambience, exquisite decor, and ideal location on the cliffs above La Jolla Cove."
Rough Guide
"This radiant pink favourite of Hollywood celebs in the 1920s is a slightly less glamorous spot today, but no less plush, with capacious rooms and suites and elaborate villas."
Michelin Guide
"This 1926 landmark pastel-pink stucco palace is a statement of opulent beachside style. Palms surround the "Pink Lady of La Jolla," recognizable by its mosaic-tiled tower."
Star Service
"At the social epicenter of La Jolla, this property remains the town's most atmospheric hotel, a prestigious and historic pink confection with a few additions tacked on over the years." Full review
Gayot
"The seaside favorite of celebrities and world-travelers, La V (as locals call it) has been the place to be relax since the early 1920s when silent film stars flocked to this tranquil pink palace."
BlackBook
"Old world-charm and a new outlook. Style and substance."
Zagat
4.3
"Fans revere the "million-dollar view" of La Jolla Cove from this "classic" beachfront "grande dame"."
Andaz San Diego Show All Reviews
600 F Street, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA 92101
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"This 159-room boutique is one of the hippest hotels in the Gaslamp Quarter, with an exclusive nightclub, a rooftop lounge, and a wine bar." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, the property features 159 guest rooms with custom fixtures, flat-screen TVs, and generous-size glass-enclosed bathrooms." Full review
Star Service
"On the corner of Sixth and F streets, two blocks east of the racy Keating Hotel, once the rowdy Ivy Hotel, this top-flight design diva continues to fan the flames of fun downtown." Full review
i
Extra-large loft rooms offer the best views; avoid units facing the Salvation Army.
Gayot
"This Andaz property is the latest in a string of stylish, luxury Gaslamp Quarter boutique hotels catering to the young, upwardly mobile, fun-loving set."
BlackBook
"Perfect for sophisticated urban partiers who want to be smack dab in the middle of the action."
Fodor's
"The hotel is known for its nightlife—even Prince Harry partied here when he was in town." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Each of the 159 rooms is assigned an amiable and efficient butler who will run a bubble bath or fetch more champagne." Full review
Afar Magazine
"When you arrive at its boutique property in the Gaslamp Quarter, Andaz makes you feel like you’re coming home." Full review
Jetsetter
"A lively Gaslamp Quarter escape known for relaxed service and a cool bar scene." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"Andaz San Diego is an upscale retreat spot located in the city's downtown historic shopping, dining and nightlife hub known as the Gaslamp Quarter." Full review