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Fairmont Grand Del MarvsCrowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley, an IHG Hotel
Fairmont Grand Del Mar and Crowne Plaza Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Fairmont Grand Del Mar is the choice of most writers compared to Crowne Plaza Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley. Fairmont Grand Del Mar has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 11 sources including Star Service, Oyster and Gayot.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Concierge
Fodor's
Gayot
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Hideaway Report
Time Out
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130
From $350/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "The Grand Del Mar is an opulent gem located in the serene hills of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve."
Fodor's "Mind-blowing indulgence in serene surroundings... sets the opulent Mediterranean-style Grand Del Mar apart from any other luxury hotel in San Diego." Full review
Gayot "It's truly hard to exaggerate the opulence of this 380-acre property."
Star Service "Built on a grand scale and with the kind of attention to detail rarely seen, this lavish billion-dollar resort will appeal to travelers who love royal treatment. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rooms here can best be described as palatial, complete with marble bathrooms that include soaking tubs and separate standing showers." Full review
Jetsetter "Built in the tradition of the great 1920s Spanish Revival resorts, this manmade paradise is still in touch with Southern California's unspoiled nature." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"This palatial Mediterranean-style resort offers something for everyone." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Elegant Mediterranean-style golf and spa resort adjacent to a 4,000-acre nature preserve north of downtown San Diego." Full review
Time Out "Grand is the perfect description for this hotel...features elegant Mediterranean décor with a sprawling golf course, 249 guestrooms, four heated pools, two tennis courts." Full review
Afar Magazine "Luxurious amenities and first-class service have landed Fairmont Grand Del Mar atop many best-of lists." Full review
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley, an IHG Hotel
Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Gayot
Oyster Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "The tropical setting beside a golf course makes the Crowne Plaza stand out... it's perfect for families who want resonably priced accommodations." Full review
Fodor's "Clean and comfortable, the Crowne Plaza may not have the frills of downtown hotels and coastal resorts, but it's a reliable pick for budget-minded families."
Lonely Planet "Throw some of the pennies you save into one of the waterfall-fed ponds inside and outside this expansive hotel. This chain is one of the best buys for quality." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The tropical decor still rules the public areas, but the rooms are contemporary and overlook the pool or neighboring golf course."
Gayot "This well-kept hotel has a pleasant resort vibe, with gardens, waterfalls, palms, lagoons and a heated outdoor pool."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Its relatively central location right off the freeway makes it a convenient base for driving around the city." Full review
Fodor's "Isn’t in the hippest location, but it’s very convenient and close to many San Diego attractions...the attractive hotel features contemporary style, 400-square-foot standard rooms, and a large pool " Full review
Frommer's "It's perfect for families who want reasonably prices...at a minimum 322 square feet, the standard rooms are large enough for two plus luggage and accumulated stuff. Suites are double in size" Full review
Lonely Planet "Leafy convention-class hotel with a Polynesian theme (koi ponds and waterfalls) and rooms with supercomfy mattresses. Parking costs $13." Full review
