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Grande Colonial La JollavsTower23 Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Grande Colonial La Jolla is preferred by most writers compared to Tower23 Hotel. Grande Colonial La Jolla has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 11 reviews including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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
Tower23 Hotel Frommer's Concierge Fodor's
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Zagat Frommer's Show All Reviews
4551 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
From $243/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Featuring clean lines and glass-box architecture, Tower 23's rooms all have private balconies or patios... a guest-only second-story deck with industrial fire pit overlooks the beach. " Full review
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The hotel's Tower Bar, which has indoor/outdoor seating along the boardwalk, and JRDN restaurant, serving contemporary steak and seafood (there's also an eight-seat sushi bar), are worth checking out whether you're staying here or not.
Concierge "Opened in July 2005 and the first luxury oceanfront hotel to be built in San Diego in a decade."
Fodor's "A neomodern masterpiece with a beachy vibe, this boutique hotel is a favorite of the young and young-at-heart." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you like your beach stay with contemporary cool style, this is the place for you." Full review
Rough Guide "Named after a lifeguard tower, this is among the most chic of San Diego’s boutique hotels, offering rooms with flat-screen TVs, internet access and designer furnishings."
Star Service "Adjacent to Crystal Pier, just south of the more tranquil and sophisticated Pacific Terrace Hotel, this lively, light-filled modernist remains the newest beachfront hotel in the neighborhood." Full review
Gayot "Sleek and sophisticated, the Graham Downes-designed Tower23 Hotel caters to the style-conscious set."
BlackBook "This beachfront boutique property remains the sleekest spot in P.B., with its open air bar, killer late night sushi and some serious eye candy."
Zagat4.3
"Just steps from the sand, this Pacific Beach hotel gets high marks for its "A ambiance", solid staff and "fantastic" rooms featuring "modern, fun" decor."
Frommer's "This modernist oceanfront property offers luxe accommodations in the heart of Pacific Beach." Full review
