Nightly rates from $183
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 28, 2012 Check-out: May 31, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
54 reviews
Wonderful Hotel, the best in San Diego

La Valencia, ambiance is by far better that any other hotel I have stayed at. The customer service... See full review

  • xoxoxox
  • Mar 12, 2012
Great weekend stay in a Great town

Could not have asked for more from the valet to the front desk to the restaurant staff. Rooms are a... See full review

  • Farrell
  • Mar 5, 2012
Old-fashioned hotel with modern seaside elegance
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean since 1926, the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla deftly mixes old and new.  With its pink stucco hue, the property is known as the pink lady of La Jolla. The Mediterranean-style boutique hotel offers luxurious accommodations and amenities and enjoys walking distance to La Jolla village for some of the best shopping in Southern California. Three on-site restaurants, including the Art Deco Sky Room, provide guests with ample dining options.
Highlights
  • Historic buildings hearken back to another era
  • Marvel at views of the Pacific Ocean
  • Enjoy live music several nights a week in La Sala Lounge
Rooms

La Valencia Hotel offers 112 rooms, including nine suites, richly appointed with custom furnishings and luxury textiles. Each room comes standard with a plasma TV, Egyptian cotton linens and in-room safe, with many including a patio or balcony. Guests receive complimentary high-speed Internet access. Wi-Fi Internet access is also available (fees apply).

Features

The La Valencia Hotel has received AAA's four diamond award and was selected to the 2010 Best in the World Top 100 list by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Today, the hotel retains many of the same design elements and characteristics that became trademarks of the hotel in the 1920s. The hotel developed a sustainability program in late 2009.

All guests enjoy complimentary access to a heated outdoor pool and an on-site fitness facility with cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Guests also receive a complimentary shoe shine every night. The hotel offers in-room spa treatments (fees apply) and 24-hour laundry service (fees apply).

Three on-site restaurants provide multiple options for dining. The Sky Room, an Art Deco masterpiece, is by far the swankiest of the bunch, offering exotic spins on Californian fresh cuisine. The Whaling Bar & Grill is more casual with a bar and TVs and The Mediterranean Room provides fantastic ocean views as well as outdoor dining.

Transportation
  • San Diego International Airport (15 mi/21 km)
Attractions
  • Qualcomm Stadium (8 mi/12 km)
  • Sea World (10 mi/15 km)
  • San Diego Zoo (12 mi/18 km)
  • Old Town (12 mi/18 km)
  • Petco Park (16 mi/23 km)
  • Point Loma (16 mi/23 km)
Business
  • Three main banquet rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Ability to accommodate up to 500 guests
Policies and fees
  • Valet and self parking are available (fees apply)
  • La Valencia Hotel will undergo renovation works to some guest rooms and its historic elevator from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm until April 2012. Dates are subject to change.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

La Valencia Hotel Rooms

Partial Ocean View Room
Deluxe room with a king bed and marble bath with blue Pacific Ocean view
Traditional Room
Room with king bed and marble bath without water view.
Village Deluxe Queen
Village Deluxe Guestrooms have two queen beds, include 100% Egyptian cotton linens, down comforters, personal safes, a DSL data port and complimentary Wi-Fi, plasma TVs, coffee makers, an iron and board, extensive mini-bar, luxurious La Valencia Hotel robes and posh toiletries. Elegant and stylish, rooms may overlook the village, the lush gardens or the blue water of La Jolla Cove. Some feature a whirlpool tub, and a petite private balcony.

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Hotel Map

Area served
The Pacific Ocean is our backyard, and the world-class museums, shopping and galleries of La Jolla are just steps from our front door. Award-winning tennis facilities and golf courses are just minutes from the hotel.
Nearby airports
SAN - San Diego Lindbergh
Area description
From the San Diego Airport: Interstate 5 north to La Jolla Parkway (used to be Ardath Road) exit. (Be careful, do not get on 52 East). Follow La Jolla Parkway west. It will become Torrey Pines Road. Turn right on Prospect Street. La Valencia Hotel is about 1/2 mile on the right. Pull in front of the Hotel for valet parking.

Amenities

  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa services
  • Wireless Internet

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The La Valencia Hotel is a unique destination for executive conferences and corporate retreats. With thousands of feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and banquet space, we can accommodate groups and parties from 10 to 500 guests. The Board Room is ideal for smaller meetings of up to 20 people. At 1657 and 1440 square feet, the Verandah Room and Terrace accommodates groups of up to 200 (Reception) or 150 (Sit-Down). The Galeria is the perfect size for medium groups of between 50 and 75. A staff of professional conference coordinators ensures that every aspect of your meeting is handled smoothly and efficiently.

Dining

Mediterranean Room
Welcoming vistors and local residents alike for over 50 years. Mediterranean Room and Patio offers Mediterranean inspired cuisine served with ocean views or in a tropical patio setting. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily from 6:30am to 10:00pm. Sunday Champagne Brunch from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
The Sky Room
Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner, the romantic Sky Room transports one back to an era of fine service and distinctive California Fresh cuisine. Located on the 10th floor of the hotel and offering the ultimate in privacy, The Sky Room features only 10 booths and tables, each with a 180-degree view of the Pacific.
Whaling Bar
A favorite with locals, The Whaling Bar and Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with many dishes prepared tableside. San Diego Magazine's 2001 Annual Reader's Poll voted the Whaling Bar the "Best Business Lunch."
La Sala and OceanTerrace
Comfortable lounge overlooking the ocean. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Piano music several nights a week. Appetizers and cocktails.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (54)

Ratings and reviews for La Valencia Hotel

Overall score

4.4 / 5
54 out of 54
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.7
Value:
3.9

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
xoxoxox
San Diego, CA
Mar 12, 2012

Wonderful Hotel, the best in San Diego

La Valencia, ambiance is by far better that any other hotel I have stayed at. The customer service was excellent. Only suggestion, the carpet really should have been cleaned, too many stains for the quality of a Villa room. rg

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of La Valencia Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Farrell
Business
Flathead Valley, Montana 59911, USA
Mar 5, 2012

Great weekend stay in a Great town

Could not have asked for more from the valet to the front desk to the restaurant staff. Rooms are a bit old as with all hotels this age and a bit small. The location is ideal for all excursions in and around San Diego. Great happy hour on the deck overlooking the Pacific. Valet will add 29.00 to your daily charges. If you are looking for an upscale hotel in the center of La Jolla i would highly recomend

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of La Valencia Hotel

Reviewer score

4
mikey p
Reston, VA
Mar 1, 2012

Fabulous Old Historic Hotel

Fabulous old hotel with great amenities. Currently undergoing major renovations so elevator is not working which results in guests having to take steps up or down to reach their room. We only had to walk down one flight to reach our room so it was only an inconvenience for us, but could be a major deterent for others. Hotel staff is great, and the location is perfect with beautiful ocean views! Valet parking at $29 per night is too expensive, but we were able to find street parking for free each night that we were there. Sunday brunch is well worth the $36/pp price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

At $29 per night for valet parking, park for free on the street, just watch the signs to make sure you are parking legally so you don't get a ticket.

Review of La Valencia Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Sharshark
Timberlake, Ohio
Feb 29, 2012

Beautiful wedding!

La Jolla is the most beautiful place I have ever been. Since our room was listed as a "partial ocean view" I expected a sliver view crammed between two sky scrapers but was I wrong. The view was magnificent! The hotel employees were all polite, friendly and helpful... and not at all pretentious. The only slight inconvenience was the ventelation / exhaust fan in our bathroom was not working, which is understandable since the hotel was undergoing renovations during our stay. Despite the construction, our stay was outstanding!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Dont be afraid to walk down to the beach and get some awesome close up shots of the seals. Beautiful!

Review of La Valencia Hotel

Reviewer score

5
mature gal
central Wisconsin
Feb 27, 2012

Beautiful place

This is a very pretty hotel in La Jolla. We had a good time there. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The valet parking was a little pricey but those guys were very nice and helpful too.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of La Valencia Hotel

Reviewer score

5
StephO
Miami, FL, USA
Jan 16, 2012

Fantastic romantic getaway

Perfect boutique hotel in the cutest pedestrian friendly town!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Coffee cup for breakfast is a must!!

Review of La Valencia Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Mendocino Innkeeper
Mendocino, CA, USA
Dec 24, 2011

Character, Location, Service

It doesn't get much better. Tasteful renovations, prime location, jaw-dropping ocean views and a service-oriented staff second to none.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Eddie V's. Great views, excellent food, nice wine list and a knowledgable sommelier.

Review of La Valencia Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Maurine
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Nov 30, 2011

TWO STAR HOTEL WITH ONE STAR MANAGEMENT.

Arrived at hotel to find their elevator is not working and won't be working until later this year. Had to climb several flights of stairs to get to room which was well worn and needed rehab. I understand they are rehabing the hotel but it would have been nice to find this out before reserving room. We checked out two days early and would never ever stay at this hotel again because of the way management handled an incident in the bar dining area. We have stayed in hotels all over the world and never had such poor treatment.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of La Valencia Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Brink32
Houston
Nov 14, 2011

weekend getaway

the Valencia is a gorgeous hotel! we had one issue with a water leak in our room, but they moved us to another room and bumped it up a notch with a deluxe suite. recommend to everybody.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

go to The Spot - grill and tavern - great place!

Review of La Valencia Hotel

Reviewer score

5
SEAFARER404
Atlanta, GA, USA
Nov 3, 2011

Beautiful location

My wife and I spent 4 nights at the LaValencia last week in October. The hotel is absolutely beautiful. Old world charm with some modern amenities, but retains many features of original design. Received an upgrade on checking in - valet was very accommodating, although at $ 29 per day for parking, off-site self-parking is preferable. Our room was in the west wing, large, king, with marble bathroom. Very comfortable, convenient, well-appointed. Pool is just outstanding - gorgeous setting and unparalled view of the ocean. Heated. Hotel food was okay, not too expensively priced. The Sky Room was closed for renovation - a disappointment since the view is supposed to be spectacular. Great location for shopping, restaurants, and quick access to the park and beach below. Only caution:: lots of steps, LOTS OF STEPS. Was not a problem for us, but could be for others. Entertainment on the outside patio was enjoyable; not too loud or obtrusive in rooms. There were several social and business events going on at the hotel, but did not cause any inconvenience for us. Whaling Bar has just been re-opened after renovation. Lively crowd most nights. A terrific experience. Perfect location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

George's Restaurant/Bar. Spectacular views

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