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Hotel Del CoronadovsLa Pensione Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel del Coronado scores significantly higher than La Pensione. Hotel del Coronado comes in at #5 in San Diego with endorsements from 12 publications such as oyster.com, concierge.com and Rough Guide.
Hotel Del Coronado
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
BlackBook
Frommer's
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1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "It's gotten knocked recently for being a bit tired, but this 1888 landmark is still packing 'em in for vacations, weddings, dinners, and conference…but especially vacations."
Fodor's "The resort is always alive with activity, as guests—including U.S. presidents and celebrities—and tourists marvel at the fanciful architecture and ocean views." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"San Diego’s iconic hotel provides the essential Coronado experience... even the basic rooms have luxurious marbled bathrooms."
OysterUpscale
"The iconic, family-friendly Hotel del Coronado is one of the largest and best-known resorts in Southern California, with 679 rooms right on the beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This National Historic Landmark re-creates a bygone golden age. Suites in the original Victorian building have balconies that face a lovely white-sand beach."
Rough Guide "The luxurious spot that put Coronado on the map and is still the area’s major tourist sight."
Michelin Guide "Accommodations include newly-renovated rooms in the original Victorian building, tropical-themed chambers in the Towers and Cabana buildings, and oceanfront cottages at the Beach Village."
BlackBook "This Marilyn-approved hotel property just got better, thanks to a va-va-voom remodel of the spa and a modern take on California cuisine at 1500 Ocean. Some like it hot."
Frommer's "Opened in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977, the "Hotel Del" is the last of California's stately old seaside hotels." Full review
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Even if you don't stay here, be sure to stroll through the sumptuous, wood-paneled lobby and along the pristine, wide beach.
Travel + Leisure "With its red-roofed turrets and Victorian-style façade, the Hotel del Coronado is one of San Diego’s most iconic landmarks." Full review
La Pensione Hotel Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Gayot
National Geographic Frommer's
606 W. Date St., San Diego, CA 92101
From $155/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Lonely Planet "The recently renovated La Pensione has rooms with queen-size beds and private bathrooms, and is within walking distance to most Downtown attractions." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of Little Italy, rooms contain a queen bed, TV, and refrigerator. A coinoperated laundry is on the premises, as well as free parking. Great Italian restaurants are just outside."
Rough Guide "Good-value hotel within walking distance of the city centre."
Gayot "Guests looking for a stylish, moderately priced hotel within walking distance to downtownâs Gaslamp District, Harbor Island, the convention center and Little Italy will love La Pensione."
National Geographic "Unpretentious 75-room hotel has small, basic rooms (a few of which suffer from street noise) but the Little Italy location is ideal for shopping and dining, and is less than a mile from downtown." Full review
Frommer's "This modest courtyard hotel smack dab in bustling Little Italy offers an unbeatable value for travelers who are more interested in exploring than snoring" Full review
