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Horton Grand HotelvsOmni La Costa Resort & Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Horton Grand Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. The Horton Grand Hotel scores 81 with approval from 9 publications such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Horton Grand Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
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."
OysterUpper-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
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness Michelin Guide
BlackBook Gayot Jetsetter Lonely Planet
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This chic Spanish colonial oasis has ample guest rooms, in shades of brown and sand with oversize chairs and sofas, spread among a collection of handsome two-story buildings." Full review
Oyster4.0
"This 400-acre, 611-room megaresort near Legoland is packed with family features, including large rooms, six pools with waterslides, and an impressive kids club." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Spanish-Colonial complex contains two PGA championship golf courses, a tennis center, a spa with assorted massage and body treatments, and a fitness room."
Michelin Guide "This 400-acre coastal escape boasts two golf courses, 17 tennis courts and five heated pools, as well as spirulina wraps, shiatsu massage and a special activites club just for kids."
BlackBook "What might as well be the sage of destination spas, this world-renowned golf resort has also enlisted a five-diamond chef for its al fresco Blue Fire Grill."
Gayot "One of world’s top spas, unparalleled meeting facilities, 36 holes of champion golf, a terrific tennis center, 45 fitness classes, personal trainers, basketball courts and family-friendly programs."
Jetsetter "Family friendly SoCal resort with an award-winning spa and one of the country’s most famous golf courses." Full review
Lonely Planet "A splurge-worthy luxury resort, La Costa offers a sprawling, whitewashed 800-room campus overlooking Batiquitos Lagoon." Full review
Time Out "Get your Zen on at Deepak Chopra’s only holistic center, the Chopra Center, located on Omni La Costa’s property." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This expansive resort features The Spa at La Costa, eight pools (including an adult-only pool and children’s pool), two championship golf courses, 17 tennis courts, and five restaurants"
