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Grande Colonial La JollavsFairmont Grand Del Mar
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Grande Colonial La Jolla is preferred by most writers compared to Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Grande Colonial La Jolla scores 88 with endorsements from 11 reviews such as BlackBook, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Grande Colonial La Jolla
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910 Prospect Street, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Relax in the brick courtyard and small pool tucked in a courtyard, and sip cocktails in the antique-filled lobby before dining at the hotel's superb Nine-Ten restaurant." Full review
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Our favorites are the gracious suites with window seats that overlook the Scripps Park's palms and the sea.
Concierge "The casual, understated elegance of the Grande Colonial hotel... lies somewhere between the buttoned-up La Valencia and the chic Hotel Parisi."
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If it's prime Pacific views you're after, ask for an ocean-facing room on the upper floors of the main hotel.
Fodor's "This white wedding cake–style hotel in the heart of La Jolla village has ocean views and charming European details." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Elegantly appointed rooms are in keeping with the hotel’s European ambience."
Rough Guide "The cosy but elegant rooms have boutique furnishings and free wi-fi, and there’s a handful of larger suites, and excellent package deals."
Star Service "Located in the heart of town, an easy walk to the Museum of Modern Art and the Cove, this updated Teddy Roosevelt-era treasure built in 1913 is an area landmark, and not just for history buffs." Full review
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Any rooms with a water view is a safe bet, though the corner units are worth requesting.
Gayot "Right down the street from La Valencia, The Grande Colonial La Jolla is just as charming with more spacious guest rooms and finer dining."
BlackBook "Smack dab in precious La Jolla village, this yellow hotel is an icon. Its signature restaurant, Nine-Ten, is one of the city’s finest."
OysterUpscale
"With a central location in La Jolla, a heated outdoor pool, and an array of great services... this upscale historic boutique is a solid pick for a relaxing coastal getaway." Full review
Jetsetter "The staff at the Grande Colonial is as warm and unobtrusive as the California sunshine, with smiling, tanned young faces asking if you need help with anything." Full review
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Concierge Fodor's Gayot Star Service
Travel + Leisure Jetsetter
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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
