Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay DowntownvsEstancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa ranks significantly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa comes in at 88 with recommendations from 11 sources like BlackBook, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $144/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If you can snag a room when a big convention isn't forcing up downtown rates, this business hotel can be a good deal for families." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Guests enjoy spacious suites that have a living area and a separate bedroom."
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Ask for the complimentary airport transportation.
Star Service
"It is a standard paint-by-numbers Embassy offshoot with a formula that strays little from its sibs, but regular maintenance and a fine location keep rooms full, especially on weekends." Full review
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There are a limited number of balconied suites on the city side, so be sure to request them when checking in (no extra charge).
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This all-suite hotel, popular with business travelers and convention goers, is just down the road from the San Diego Convention Center." Full review
Gayot
"Located near the convention center with great views of the bay, this hotel is a smart choice for business travelers or families wanting to be in bustle of downtown."
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Be sure to stop by Searsucker for a taste of the local scene.
Fodor's
"Panoramic views of the bay, a beautiful indoor pool, a light-flooded lobby filled with plants and koi ponds, and comfortable upscale digs...a front door that opens out onto a 12-story atrium." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
37.0
"Accommodations at the all-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown feature two-room layouts with wooden furnishings, marble bathroom vanities, flat-screen TVs and desks with..." Full review
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Prior guests enjoyed both of the hotel's free services but suggested arriving early for weekend breakfasts to avoid waiting in long lines.
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Show All Reviews
9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"With its rambling California mission–style architecture and brilliant gardens, this resort on what once was a famous equestrian ranch exudes rustic elegance." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This 210-room hotel in picturesque La Jolla has lovely grounds and Spanish Colonial-style architecture." Full review
Star Service
"A 15-minute walk from the beach, this contemporary take on early-California style lures business and leisure travelers with its sultry southern California style and breadth of facilities." Full review
Gayot
"Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa includes almost ten acres of lush grounds (including 600 types of regional plants) dotted with low-rise adobe structures."
BlackBook
"This lush property is a hidden gem. Mediterranean-inspired architecture and secret garden vibe. Mustangs & Burros is a must for fireside Margaritas."
Zagat
4.3
"A "romantic" roost that "feels like a vacation" is how guests describe this "gorgeous" La Jolla resort, which boasts "serene" grounds."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a serene retreat nestled among lushly landscaped gardens dotted by walkways, water features and graceful courtyards." Full review
Jetsetter
"Horse-ranch-turned-resort in southern Cali with a spa, pool and lively restau-bar." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Rooms here are bright and spacious—the Estate and Presidential suites even come with their own private patios." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa can easily be judged by its cover: The hacienda-style property sits on 10 acres of well-manicured gardens." Full review