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Omni La Costa Resort & SpavsEmbassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa scores marginally better than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 8 sources including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
BlackBook
Gayot
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This chic Spanish colonial oasis has ample guest rooms, in shades of brown and sand with oversize chairs and sofas, spread among a collection of handsome two-story buildings." Full review
Oyster4.0
"This 400-acre, 611-room megaresort near Legoland is packed with family features, including large rooms, six pools with waterslides, and an impressive kids club." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Spanish-Colonial complex contains two PGA championship golf courses, a tennis center, a spa with assorted massage and body treatments, and a fitness room."
Michelin Guide "This 400-acre coastal escape boasts two golf courses, 17 tennis courts and five heated pools, as well as spirulina wraps, shiatsu massage and a special activites club just for kids."
BlackBook "What might as well be the sage of destination spas, this world-renowned golf resort has also enlisted a five-diamond chef for its al fresco Blue Fire Grill."
Gayot "One of world’s top spas, unparalleled meeting facilities, 36 holes of champion golf, a terrific tennis center, 45 fitness classes, personal trainers, basketball courts and family-friendly programs."
Jetsetter "Family friendly SoCal resort with an award-winning spa and one of the country’s most famous golf courses." Full review
Lonely Planet "A splurge-worthy luxury resort, La Costa offers a sprawling, whitewashed 800-room campus overlooking Batiquitos Lagoon." Full review
Time Out "Get your Zen on at Deepak Chopra’s only holistic center, the Chopra Center, located on Omni La Costa’s property." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This expansive resort features The Spa at La Costa, eight pools (including an adult-only pool and children’s pool), two championship golf courses, 17 tennis courts, and five restaurants"
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Frommer's DK Eyewitness
Star Service Oyster Gayot Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
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).
OysterUpper-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 Report37.0
"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.
