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La Pensione Hotel vs The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Lodge at Torrey Pines ranks significantly higher than La Pensione. The Lodge at Torrey Pines comes in at #2 in San Diego with praise from 10 reviews such as Frommer's, Zagat and concierge.com.

La Pensione Hotel
La Pensione Hotel
7 / 10
606 W. Date St., San Diego, CA 92101
From $155 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness Center
  • Multilingual
  • Meeting Rooms
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The recently renovated La Pensione has rooms with queen-size beds and private bathrooms, and is within walking distance to most Downtown attractions." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In the heart of Little Italy, rooms contain a queen bed, TV, and refrigerator. A coinoperated laundry is on the premises, as well as free parking. Great Italian restaurants are just outside."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Good-value hotel within walking distance of the city centre."
Gayot Gayot
"Guests looking for a stylish, moderately priced hotel within walking distance to downtown’s Gaslamp District, Harbor Island, the convention center and Little Italy will love La Pensione."
National Geographic National Geographic
"Unpretentious 75-room hotel has small, basic rooms (a few of which suffer from street noise) but the Little Italy location is ideal for shopping and dining, and is less than a mile from downtown." Full review
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
9 / 10
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
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Concierge 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."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"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 DK Eyewitness
"Located on the cliffs of Torrey Pines, this lodge offers exquisite accommodation."
Star Service 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 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."
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