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The Westgate HotelvsThe Lodge at Torrey Pines
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Lodge at Torrey Pines ranks significantly higher than The Westgate Hotel. The Lodge at Torrey Pines ranks #3 in San Diego with praise from 12 sources such as Concierge, Frommer's and Zagat.
The Westgate Hotel
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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
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
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11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $329/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Requisite resort-style amenities, a pool with classical music piped in underwater, beach cabanas... and a full day spa please the families, romantic couples, businessmen, and golfers who stay here."
OysterLuxury
"With its proximity to some of the most beautiful spots in San Diego, the 170-room Lodge at Torrey Pines is a haven for nature lovers and golf enthusiasts opting for a rustic, relaxed vibe." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located on the cliffs of Torrey Pines, this lodge offers exquisite accommodation."
Star Service "Next door to the vast, commercial Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, this elegant tour de force is a labor of love, a family-owned and -staffed hotel built as a tribute to the California Craftsman movement." Full review
Gayot "Upon arriving at the striking porte cochere of The Lodge at Torrey Pines and being greeted by doormen attired in Scottish kilts, you know this is an extremely special and unique property."
Zagat4.7
"It "doesn't get better" than this "beautiful", Craftsman-inspired "luxury" resort in La Jolla."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Lodge at Torrey Pines sits on a rocky cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by protected forest and unspoiled beaches." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When you enter the Lodge at Torrey Pines, you're immediately greeted by doormen in kilted Scottish dress—a throwback to a bygone area." Full review
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Make sure to dine at the Lodge’s farm-to-table restaurant, A.R. Valentien, which serves an exquisite tasting menu that includes ricotta and lemon stuffed squash blossoms and a 28-day-dry-aged prime New York strip steak.
National Geographic "The Lodge is modeled after the landmark Gamble and Blacker houses of Pasadena, skillfully magnified to 171-room size (including seven suites). Excellent dining and top spa." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Charming resort hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, adjacent to the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course and a 2,000-acre seaside nature reserve." Full review
