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Glorietta Bay Inn vs Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fairmont Grand Del Mar scores significantly higher than Glorietta Bay Inn. Fairmont Grand Del Mar ranks #8 in San Diego with recommendations from 11 reviews such as Hideaway Report, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.

Glorietta Bay Inn
Glorietta Bay Inn
7 / 10
1630 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, CA 92118
From $151 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Concierge Concierge
"Situated across the street from the famed "Hotel Del," the Glorietta Bay Inn often gets billed as the poor man's version of the grande dame, but this 11-room charmer has much to recommend it."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The inn is adjacent to the Coronado harbor and near many restaurants and shops, but it's much smaller and quieter than the Hotel Del, across the street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Overshadowed by the neighboring Hotel Del, the Glorietta is built in and around the 1908 Spreckels Mansion." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Many of the original fixtures of John D. Spreckels’ 1908 Edwardian mansion remain, including handmade plaster moldings, chandeliers, and a marble staircase."
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Splurge on one of the antique-filled guest rooms inside the house.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Striking 1908 Edwardian mansion that’s since been converted into swanky modern rooms and suites."
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9 / 10
5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130
From $350 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Concierge Concierge
"The Grand Del Mar is an opulent gem located in the serene hills of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Mind-blowing indulgence in serene surroundings... sets the opulent Mediterranean-style Grand Del Mar apart from any other luxury hotel in San Diego." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"It's truly hard to exaggerate the opulence of this 380-acre property."
Star Service Star Service
"Built on a grand scale and with the kind of attention to detail rarely seen, this lavish billion-dollar resort will appeal to travelers who love royal treatment. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Rooms here can best be described as palatial, complete with marble bathrooms that include soaking tubs and separate standing showers." Full review
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