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The Westgate HotelvsL'Auberge Del Mar
Both The Westgate Hotel and L'Auberge Del Mar are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Westgate Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to L'Auberge Del Mar. The Westgate Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 9 publications like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
The Westgate Hotel
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
From $157/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "It may look like a 1970s office building from the outside, but the interior of the Westgate Hotel is positively Palace of Versailles." Full review
Insight Guides "A perfect picture of refinement... the Westgate welcomes guests into a lobby with Baccarat crystal chandeliers, antique furnishings, bronze sculptures, and a Steinway grand."
Oyster Upscale
"The 223-room Westgate Hotel offers plenty old-world European luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure "223-room hotel filled with gilded antiques, chandeliers, and 18th-century tapestries." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Baccarat crystal chandeliers, Persian carpets, and French tapestries are just backdrops to the gracious service."
Rough Guide "Centrally sited hotel near Horton Plaza with a stylish lobby (almost to the point of kitsch), elegant rooms furnished with balconies and antiques, and CD and DVD players."
Star Service "Adjoining Westgate Plaza shopping, opposite the civic center, this fantasy of frilly French design is an orgy of excess that has its roots in Salt Lake City." Full review
Gayot "The Westgate is an anachronism amid the modern boutique hotels that populate the current San Diego scene."
BlackBook "Elegant, European-style Westgate Hotel is bullseye central in Downtown San Diego, two blocks from the Gaslamp Quarter and a few more to the Harbor."
Forbes Travel Guide "Designed to evoke Europe’s stately palaces, The Westgate Hotel offers elegant accommodations neatly tucked within downtown San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter." Full review
L'Auberge Del Mar
Concierge Oyster DK Eyewitness BlackBook
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter Gayot Travel + Leisure
Time Out Show All Reviews
1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
From $370/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "It's a family-friendly 5.2-acre spread with two nice pools, spacious decks, and terraces with Pacific views."
OysterLuxury
"The 120-room L'Auberge Del Mar is one of the top hotels on the Southern California coastline." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Join the list of Hollywood notables who relax at this boutique hotel and spa near the Pacific. The rooms feature marble baths and many have private balconies and fireplaces."
BlackBook "The jewel of Del Mar village has never been so fresh or chic, thanks to a mega remodel."
Zagat4.5
""A little bit of heaven in upscale Del Mar", steps from the beach and with "gorgeous" views of the Pacific, this "hip", "elegant" boutique is a "splurge" but "worth it"."
Lonely Planet "L’Auberge continues a tradition of European-style elegance with luxurious linens, a spa and lovely grounds." Full review
Jetsetter "Estate-style grace complemented by views of the Pacific, an award-winning restaurant and a private path to the beach." Full review
Gayot "This unique seaside hotel is located near the race track in the cozy beach community of Del Mar."
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Guests can walk to dozens of trendy local eateries, but with restaurants KITCHEN 1540 and seafood-centric Coastline on-site, they may also choose to stay put.
Travel + Leisure "This seaside hotel has stunning views, outdoor fire pits, and a bustling nighttime bar scene." Full review
Time Out "With gorgeous views of the Pacific, it also houses signature contemporary restaurant Kitchen 1450...all 121 guestrooms offer coastal, garden or village views with their own balcony or patio." Full review
