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Hilton San Diego BayfrontvsRancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Rancho Valencia scores significantly higher than Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Rancho Valencia ranks #9 in San Diego with praise from 9 publications including BlackBook, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service
BlackBook
Oyster
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
From $123/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The comfortable rooms, which offer marvelous, unimpeded views in all directions, play to the business-class base, featuring pullout workstation tables... and easy access outlets." Full review
Fodor's "Modern and spacious with views of either the bay or the port. All rooms have large work desks, perfect for industrious business travelers." Full review
Star Service " To boot, Monday through Friday its halls are filled with smiling, name-tagged conferees, color-coded hotel maps in hand." Full review
BlackBook "Dip your toes in the only saltwater pool in town or nosh on offerings from Vela, the hotel’s swanky new restaurant, whose wine list is already garnering some serious 'oohs' and 'ahhs'."
Oyster Upscale
"Not all meetings and conventions though, and the hotel has a great outdoor terrace with a saltwater pool and a waterslide facing the bay." Full review
Afar Magazine "There are a lot of great arts showed in the Hilton Hotel..By
Haiyan Wu." Full review
U.S. News & World Report24.0
"In addition to its proximity to the convention center, Petco Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront wins guests over with scenic views of San Diego Bay." Full review
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Concierge Fodor's
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Gayot Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
From $699/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Casitas of various sizes—49 of them—are secreted within 40 acres of citrus groves and flowers in this quiet, relaxed, and luxe resort 25 miles north of downtown."
Fodor's "Luxurious, two-level, Spanish-style casitas, appointed with corner fireplaces, luxurious carpeting, and shuttered French doors leading to private patios." Full review
Jetsetter "45 acres of gardens, olive groves, and relaxation at the only Relais & Chateaux property in SoCal." Full review
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More active types can choose between tennis, yoga, and biking, then select from among seven types of massage in the spa.
DK Eyewitness "Bougainvillea cascades over the Spanish casitas in this stunning resort. Many rooms feature cathedral ceilings, private terraces, and fireplaces."
BlackBook "This exclusive Rancho property boasts world-class tennis courts, not to mention an award-winning spa where you can sweat it out during a Pilates sesh or indulge with a his-and-hers treatment."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Located in the canyon of Rancho Santa Fe on 40 manicured acres of rolling hills, this relaxing retreat is just minutes from the charming boutiques and cafés of La Jolla." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The all-suite Rancho Valencia Resort opened in 1989 in a bougainvillea-and-hibiscus-filled canyon 25 miles north of San Diego and remains southern California’s only Relais & Château property." Full review
Gayot "This romantic, Mediterranean-Mission-style resort is tucked away in Rancho Santa Fe."
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Make sure to indulge in some pampering at The Spa, arguably one of the most beautiful in the country with its Spanish tile work, lush gardens and fountains.
Afar Magazine "Spanish colonial fountains. Roaring outdoor fireplaces. Brightly colored bougainvillea vines and hibiscus flowers. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Southern California’s only Relais &..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Tucked up from the Pacific Ocean in San Diego horse country, Rancho Valencia hotel is as impressive as a prize-winning thoroughbred." Full review
