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The Dana on Mission Bay vs Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Fairmont Grand Del Mar ranks significantly higher than The Dana on Mission Bay. Fairmont Grand Del Mar is ranked #8 in San Diego with praise from 11 reviews including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Dana on Mission Bay
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Gayot
Star Service
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1710 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
From $119 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness
"All the water activities of Mission Bay are close by, and the hotel operates free shuttles to SeaWorld."
Star Service
"Families will appreciate the Lanai rooms' convenient access to the pool, but the more attractively appointed Premium Bay View rooms are presently top picks."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Dana's private marina and location on Mission Bay makes it ideal for boating and water sport enthusiasts, as well as families."
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Gayot
"The setting is a water lover's paradise, with more than ten tropically landscaped acres on a property in the midst of the San Diego's Mission Bay Aquatic Park."
Star Service
"Set in a gated lowrise compound of two- and three-story taupe buildings scattered about well-trimmed lawns and swaying palms, The Dana has a Dickensian vibe that brings to mind A Tale of Two Cities."
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Concierge
Fodor's
Gayot
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
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5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130
From $350 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"The Grand Del Mar is an opulent gem located in the serene hills of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve."
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."
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Gayot
"It's truly hard to exaggerate the opulence of this 380-acre property."
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. "
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Travel + Leisure
"Rooms here can best be described as palatial, complete with marble bathrooms that include soaking tubs and separate standing showers."
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