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Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegovsRancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is preferred by most professionals compared to Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego comes in at #11 in San Diego with praise from 11 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Fodor's.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
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One Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "If you're looking for a room with a view (and windows that allow some fresh air in), you can't do better than this twin-towered behemoth." Full review
Fodor's "Primarily for business travelers, this hotel between Seaport Village and the convention center is San Diego's largest." Full review
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Be sure to catch at least one sunset from the 40th-floor Top of the Hyatt bar.
OysterUpscale
"This 1,625-room hotel on the bay, near the Seaport Village Shopping Center and the San Diego Convention Center, has an impressive, elegant lobby." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in 33- and 40-story towers, the 1,625 guestrooms are basic but comfortable, with windows that open and overlook either the bay or downtown cityscape." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two high-rise towers hold 1,625 rooms, many with personal work areas and all with high-speed Internet. The lounge on the 40th floor is one of San Diego’s best."
Rough Guide "The most prominent hotel along the waterfront, a pair of gleaming white slabs of luxury with all the top-notch amenities."
Gayot "With 40 floors and 1,628 renovated rooms, the Manchester Grand Hyatt is impressive."
BlackBook "The killer view won’t be the only thing worth ogling once you’ve moseyed on up to Kin Spa for one of their rooftop cabana-housed massages."
Zagat4.2
""They don't call it grand for nothing" say fans of this Marina District chain member, which sports a "spectacular view" from its rooftop bar/pool."
Jetsetter "Biz traveler fave on the waterfront with killer views, a pool party scene and firepits." Full review
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
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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
