Horton Grand HotelvsHyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
The Horton Grand Hotel and Hyatt Regency La Jolla are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, Hyatt Regency La Jolla scores slightly higher than The Horton Grand Hotel. Hyatt Regency La Jolla is ranked #25 in San Diego with praise from 8 sources such as Frommer's, BlackBook and Fodor's.
Horton Grand Hotel
311 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"A cross between an elegant hotel and a charming inn." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Some rooms in this 1886 brick hotel in the Gaslamp have wrought-iron balconies on the street, but the rooms facing the inner courtyard are the quietest." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rebuilt from two Victorian-era hotels, this hotel reflects the character of the Gaslamp Quarter. Rooms are individually decorated in period style and each has a gas fireplace."
Rough Guide
"This classy amalgam of two century-old hotels has fireplaces in most of the rooms and balconies in some, plus a restaurant and piano bar."
Michelin Guide
"Period decor-including the refurbished hand-carved oak grand staircase in the lobby bar-recaptures the glory of the Gas lamp District."
Star Service
"It sits in a convenient, central location, an easy stroll from downtown San Diego's premier dining options and nightlife, as well as PETCO Park (home of the Padres)." Full review
Gayot
"Fans of the Victorian era will be charmed by the frilly decor, hand-crafted antiques and in-room fireplaces."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Horton Grand Hotel is a charming destination property, with a prime location in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter that's a short walk to the convention center." Full review
Jetsetter
"A room with a fireplace at a luxurious boutique hotel in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter District." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Horton Grand is a unique historic hotel in the Gaslamp District of San Diego." Full review
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92122
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Popular among business travelers, this Hyatt is in the Golden Triangle area, about 10 minutes from the beach and the village of La Jolla."
DK Eyewitness
"Post-Modern architect Michael Graves designed this Italian-style palace hotel. A large fitness spa and highly acclaimed restaurants are next door."
Star Service
"This is a class act, a top-shelf commercial operation that draws a fair number of leisure travelers with its well-rounded recreational options." Full review
Gayot
"Set in La Jolla's UTC/Golden Triangle sector, the Hyatt Regency Aventine is not near the beach or the mountains, but it is close to the mall and both central freeways."
BlackBook
"This landmark holds court in the hustle-and-bustle of the Golden Triangle without losing its glitz."
Zagat
4.2
""Extremely well located" on 11 acres in La Jolla, with "incredible ocean views and sunsets", this "high-style" venue has "comfortable", "spacious" rooms."
Oyster
Upscale
"For a business hotel, Hyatt Regency La Jolla makes a grand impression in this affluent seaside community." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
23.0
"The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine offers visitors a convenient home base near the beaches of La Jolla and away (but not too far) from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Diego." Full review
Frommer's
"All the benefits of a luxury chain hotel are at hand, including a club floor with complimentary beverages and food in a private lounge; a long outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs, cabanas" Full review