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The Lodge at Torrey Pines vs Tower23 Hotel

Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Lodge at Torrey Pines is preferred by most reviewers compared to Tower23 Hotel. The Lodge at Torrey Pines ranks #3 in San Diego with endorsements from 12 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and Zagat.

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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Tower23 Hotel
Tower23 Hotel
8 / 10
4551 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
From $243 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Featuring clean lines and glass-box architecture, Tower 23's rooms all have private balconies or patios... a guest-only second-story deck with industrial fire pit overlooks the beach. " Full review
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The hotel's Tower Bar, which has indoor/outdoor seating along the boardwalk, and JRDN restaurant, serving contemporary steak and seafood (there's also an eight-seat sushi bar), are worth checking out whether you're staying here or not.
Concierge Concierge
"Opened in July 2005 and the first luxury oceanfront hotel to be built in San Diego in a decade."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A neomodern masterpiece with a beachy vibe, this boutique hotel is a favorite of the young and young-at-heart." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"If you like your beach stay with contemporary cool style, this is the place for you." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Named after a lifeguard tower, this is among the most chic of San Diego’s boutique hotels, offering rooms with flat-screen TVs, internet access and designer furnishings."
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