La Valencia Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--CA/La_Jolla/La_Valencia_Hotel.h2353/
Hotel Overview
Fabulous hotel in fabulous La Jolla
We spent two nights in la Valencia as part of a three week holiday in California and wished we had...
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The2Ks
- Oct 26, 2012
Great Getaway
The hotel was perfect and my wife and I had a great experience. The rooms were clean and the staff...
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Holiday's
- Sep 17, 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)
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.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Pool
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guest Reviews (65)
Ratings and reviews for La Valencia Hotel
- All travelers (65) 4.3 / 5
- Business (5) 4.4 / 5
- Couples (42) 4.4 / 5
- Families (10) 4.1 / 5
- Friends (5) 4.2 / 5
- Singles (1) 4 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 2 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.6
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
xoxoxox
Always a Great Local Getaway
This Hotel has grat character, service excellent. The Mother's Day brunch is the best in town. La Valencia is our place we always come for a quick local getaway.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mitch78
Wedding get away
Was at the hotel for a wedding. La Valencia was very close to everything in La Jolla. Just a block from the ocean and a block from great dining experiences and shopping. The hotel setting was very picturesque overlooking a park and the Pacific Ocean
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Betsy910
Geat hotel
This hotel was in the perfect location. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I would stay here again! My only complaints: Small bathroom. The water never got "hot"--always had a luke warm shower. The water in the newly tiled shower doesn't drain well--should have been designed on a slight slant for the water to run to the drain. The shower water gets all over the floor outside so you'll need to cover the entire bathroom floor with a towel. Lastly, it was obvious our floor was being renovated (prob the reason we paid what we paid) but the doors to the rooms being renovated were left wide open at times. It was creepy and god forbid children were ever walking around with out supervision and wandered in them=disaster! The rooms being renovated should have been kept securely locked.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chelsardo
Wonderful - but stay away from construction (Jan 2013)
First off, we stayed there in Jan 2013, but Orb isn't giving this year as an option to select, so I'll select 2012. For the most part, we really loved this hotel. La Valencia has a very accommodating and friendly staff and our standard king size room was lovely. My boyfriend and I went for romantic weekend together, that was only interrupted by an incessant drilling noise that awoke us each morning. We discovered that it was coming from the floor below us, the fifth floor, where the hotel is undergoing extensive renovations/construction. We were not compensated in any way for the disturbance and it was unfortunate that this left such a sour taste after what would've been a perfect stay. I still recommend the La Valencia hotel, but I would urge you to insist on staying a great distance away from the construction.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Cottage is a wonderful breakfast spot, only about a ten minute walk away, which is a perfect opportunity to enjoy La Jolla's great weather. Holly Ann is a wonderful server! She was friendly, chatting with us about our stay, remembering us when she saw us the next day, and splitting our meals onto separate plates for us at no extra charge.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
sdmeush
Promotions?
The hotel was great, but when I signed up to stay there, the promotion items included, "free valet service and a bottle of wine". The valet service was free, but the bottle of wine was not included. I questioned the staff about this and they were completely stunned by the claim. I allowed it to be dismissed because the price was so low, and the value of the stay was so high. This is a must pick hotel to stay in if you can get the room price for $185/night or less.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Living Room Coffee Shop is a staple of San Diego and there is one located about 200 yds from the hotel. They have great service, food, drinks, and as important as anything in La Jolla, a water view of the ocean from on top of the cove.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sunshinedsr
mini vaca
Wonderful...great food, location, view and entertainment, my complaint was that the room we stayed in was very small. Also there is a restaurant on the 10th floor we were not told about. Found out the last day and we had already eaten. That was disappointing.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
The2Ks
Fabulous hotel in fabulous La Jolla
We spent two nights in la Valencia as part of a three week holiday in California and wished we had spent more time there. The staff were extremely helpful and our upgraded villa was perfect. This was a large, well equipped room with a comfortable balcony overlooking the pool and the bathroom was enormous with a spa bath and walk in shower. We would recommend this hotel to anyone who likes classic elegance and good service.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
The coastal walk is interesting and "entertaining"
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
andrew mitch
so-so hotel
small and shallow pool, the smell from the ocean is disgusting
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
don't park at the hotel, in a 30 meter distance, there is cheaper parking for 15$ a day
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Holiday's
Great Getaway
The hotel was perfect and my wife and I had a great experience. The rooms were clean and the staff was excellent! We can't wait to go back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jhrowley
Perfect Scenic/Lovers' location
Extremely gracious staff welcomed us and assissted us throughout our stay. The Hotel has that certain charm and character that only comes from a classic historical property which has received excellent care and maintenance. The "feel" at La Valencia takes one back to wonderful memories.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Cody"s, across the street to the South. Great lunches, and even better breakfasts. Upbeat attitude!