Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay DowntownvsHyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
Both Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown and Hyatt Regency La Jolla are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hyatt Regency La Jolla scores slightly higher than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Hyatt Regency La Jolla scores 83 with endorsements from 8 publications such as Zagat, DK Eyewitness 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.
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92122
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Popular among business travelers, this Hyatt is in the Golden Triangle area, about 10 minutes from the beach and the village of La Jolla."
DK Eyewitness
"Post-Modern architect Michael Graves designed this Italian-style palace hotel. A large fitness spa and highly acclaimed restaurants are next door."
Star Service
"This is a class act, a top-shelf commercial operation that draws a fair number of leisure travelers with its well-rounded recreational options." Full review
Gayot
"Set in La Jolla's UTC/Golden Triangle sector, the Hyatt Regency Aventine is not near the beach or the mountains, but it is close to the mall and both central freeways."
BlackBook
"This landmark holds court in the hustle-and-bustle of the Golden Triangle without losing its glitz."
Zagat
4.2
""Extremely well located" on 11 acres in La Jolla, with "incredible ocean views and sunsets", this "high-style" venue has "comfortable", "spacious" rooms."
Oyster
Upscale
"For a business hotel, Hyatt Regency La Jolla makes a grand impression in this affluent seaside community." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
23.0
"The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine offers visitors a convenient home base near the beaches of La Jolla and away (but not too far) from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Diego." Full review
Frommer's
"All the benefits of a luxury chain hotel are at hand, including a club floor with complimentary beverages and food in a private lounge; a long outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs, cabanas" Full review