Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph CollectionvsLa Jolla Shores Hotel
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection is preferred by most writers compared to La Jolla Shores Hotel. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection ranks #12 in San Diego with recommendations from 12 reviewers including Oyster, Star Service and Gayot.
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The W took San Diego by storm in 2003, delivering swanky nightlife beyond the Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
Fodor's
"Come here for the trendy decor, upscale rooms, and central location between Gaslamp and Little Italy."
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Be sure to ask for an upper-floor room—the scantily clad crowd parties into the night.
Lonely Planet
"Sexy and stylin’, the W fills the otherwise quiet gap between Downtown and Little Italy." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The W San Diego is located downtown between the Gaslamp Quarter and the Little Italy district." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Everyone wants to be part of the W’s hip weekend scene. It’s all about sleek design and “anytime, anywhere” service. The rooms are fun and have window seats."
Star Service
"For guests who want to be part of the contemporary design scene yet still enjoy the creature comforts of a deluxe commercial hotel, this place will fit the bill. " Full review
Gayot
"Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, the W San Diego offers a unique mix of cutting-edge design and a passion for fashion, music and entertainment."
BlackBook
"Between Little Italy and the Gaslamp, a great location and the fun of the brand."
Zagat
4.3
""Live rich, party rich" at this "luxury" Downtown "gem" that's "fab" and "modern", with rooms boasting "über-comfy" beds that make a stay "indulgent"."
Afar Magazine
"The hotel prides itself on providing a versatile space where you can relax and recharge or go all out." Full review
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $219/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Formerly known as the Sea Lodge, this three-story 1960s hotel in a residential enclave is under the same management as the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club." Full review
Fodor's
"One of San Diego's few hotels actually on the beach, this property is part of La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club." Full review
Star Service
"On two beachfront acres, next door to the similar but stodgier La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, this informal, relatively inexpensive hotel offers functional rooms and tourist-friendly service." Full review
Gayot
"Located right on the beach and adjacent to seven-acre Kellogg Park, La Jolla Shores Hotel is a moderately priced small hotel with a surprising wealth of amenities."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range, 128-room hotel is one of the only options right on La Jolla Shores beach, and has gorgeous views from many rooms, all of which have private balconies or patios." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
"The La Jolla Shores Hotel has garnered praise for its terrific views of the Pacific Ocean from its coastal location in La Jolla, California." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set directly on the beach for a romantic oceanfront stay, La Jolla Shores Hotel's amenities include an outdoor heated pool, a Jacuzzi, and a range of water sports rentals"
Travel + Leisure
"Set directly on the beach for a romantic oceanfront stay, the hotel's amenities include an outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, in-room massage services, and a range of water sport rentals"
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021