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Rancho Valencia Resort & SpavsTower23 Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, Rancho Valencia scores slightly better than Tower23 Hotel. Rancho Valencia comes in at 83 with praise from 9 publications like DK Eyewitness, concierge.com and Fodor's.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Concierge
Fodor's
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
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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
Tower23 Hotel
Frommer's Concierge Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot BlackBook
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4551 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
From $243/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Featuring clean lines and glass-box architecture, Tower 23's rooms all have private balconies or patios... a guest-only second-story deck with industrial fire pit overlooks the beach. " Full review
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The hotel's Tower Bar, which has indoor/outdoor seating along the boardwalk, and JRDN restaurant, serving contemporary steak and seafood (there's also an eight-seat sushi bar), are worth checking out whether you're staying here or not.
Concierge "Opened in July 2005 and the first luxury oceanfront hotel to be built in San Diego in a decade."
Fodor's "A neomodern masterpiece with a beachy vibe, this boutique hotel is a favorite of the young and young-at-heart." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you like your beach stay with contemporary cool style, this is the place for you." Full review
Rough Guide "Named after a lifeguard tower, this is among the most chic of San Diego’s boutique hotels, offering rooms with flat-screen TVs, internet access and designer furnishings."
Star Service "Adjacent to Crystal Pier, just south of the more tranquil and sophisticated Pacific Terrace Hotel, this lively, light-filled modernist remains the newest beachfront hotel in the neighborhood." Full review
Gayot "Sleek and sophisticated, the Graham Downes-designed Tower23 Hotel caters to the style-conscious set."
BlackBook "This beachfront boutique property remains the sleekest spot in P.B., with its open air bar, killer late night sushi and some serious eye candy."
Zagat4.3
"Just steps from the sand, this Pacific Beach hotel gets high marks for its "A ambiance", solid staff and "fantastic" rooms featuring "modern, fun" decor."
Frommer's "This modernist oceanfront property offers luxe accommodations in the heart of Pacific Beach." Full review
