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Grande Colonial La Jolla vs Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Grande Colonial La Jolla is preferred by most writers compared to Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Grande Colonial La Jolla scores 88 with endorsements from 11 reviews such as BlackBook, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.

Grande Colonial La Jolla
Grande Colonial La Jolla
8 / 10
910 Prospect Street, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $214 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Relax in the brick courtyard and small pool tucked in a courtyard, and sip cocktails in the antique-filled lobby before dining at the hotel's superb Nine-Ten restaurant." Full review
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Our favorites are the gracious suites with window seats that overlook the Scripps Park's palms and the sea.
Concierge Concierge
"The casual, understated elegance of the Grande Colonial hotel... lies somewhere between the buttoned-up La Valencia and the chic Hotel Parisi."
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If it's prime Pacific views you're after, ask for an ocean-facing room on the upper floors of the main hotel.
Fodor's Fodor's
"This white wedding cake–style hotel in the heart of La Jolla village has ocean views and charming European details." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Elegantly appointed rooms are in keeping with the hotel’s European ambience."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The cosy but elegant rooms have boutique furnishings and free wi-fi, and there’s a handful of larger suites, and excellent package deals."
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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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