Grande Colonial Hotel - La Jolla

We had a fabulous time. The Grande Colonial is our new favorite spot to stay when we visit our daughter in San Diego. Great location, beautiful rooms, and very friendly staff. Great location, can walk anywhere you want to go, beach, shop, drinks, dinner.

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It was brief stay - just one night which is never enough in coastal California. Check in was easy and the valet/concierge attentive. The hotel lobby was quiet but the bar and restaurant seemed lively. The entire hotel has recently been renovated and looks good. The pool area is small but nice with an unusual round pool. Front desk was efficient and […] pleasant. My only quibble was that my room was in an adjacent build (small hotel by the sea). I was informed I should walk out the front door and turn right and go down the hill. I did but I thought it odd she did not offer to have someone take my bag - it was pretty far carrying luggage - I was fine but other guests maybe not. One plus - front desk had a great 6 mile run printed on a card. One minus - I detest that hotels charge $29 for valet in a lot right beside the hotel - I can park more easily myself than sherpa bags down a hill to my room. My point, the valet is not a service but an excise tax. Annoying and I heard several guests complain about it. Read more

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The Grande Colonial Hotel was an absolutely wonderful experience. I've been to some of the best hotels around the world, but this one just hit me the right way. Great staff, great location, and great rooms. It's a boutique hotel, so make sure that's what you want. That's what I wanted. The location allowed me to walk all around the Cove. The bar & restaurant […] were great. The pool area was fabulous. I loved the fact that the valets and waiters were engaged and fun-loving. Will definitely go back many times. Read more

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Right in the heart of La Jolla, we loved our stay here.

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A boutique hotel in La Jolla with some splendid views either the ocean or downtown La Jolla.

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Great visit. Kim set up online checkout. free snacks in room chips ,nuts ,berries water and diet and regular soda daily...great linens, showers etc. beds turned town and housekeeping truly a Grand experience. Thanks again.

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Very clean, beautifully decorated, and perfected located with incredibly cute seals and seal babies only a block away... AlsoThe breakfast in their restaurant is always delicious with good service.

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I like to point out the positives, as well as the negatives. The good things were, comfort and location. However, the hotel charges 20% for any room delivery, and there is no fridge in the room. Ordering drinks from the pool phone took over 20 minutes for delivery (from a close-by bar), and even then it was over $50 for three Margs (lots of ice - little […] to no Marg). They don't serve pitchers. Valet parking is $25/night - the only option really. Everybody was very nice, but the value was marginal. Little to no ocean view/splinter views. Read more

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It was a fabulous hotel with great location, views, and a very accommodating staff!

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this is a beautifully maintained hotel in the heart of beautiful LaJolla. The staff was professional, friendly and helpful.

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Beyond charming, lovely location, welcoming staff, cozy beds and a scrumptious restaurant on site. Stay here now! Go to George's, PrepKitchen, Whisknladle for meals too. Easy walk to art museum and seals on the beach.

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Valets were great at the Grand Colonial. They couldn't have been more helpful and gracious. Room amenities were nice with complimentary beverages in the kitchenette. The pull out sofa, however, was extremely uncomfortable to sit on, and the bed was not so comfortable as it was overly soft for me. The room location was very difficult for my 88 year old […] mother, however. Even though we requested a room with ground floor or elevator access for the above mentioned traveler, we were given one in "The Little Hotel," which is a separate building behind the main hotel, 100 yards down a very steep street. After asking for a few rides in the golf cart to get to and from the hotel lobby, we started getting comments from the front desk staff saying they didn't think this service was available. We were quite disappointed they would treat an 88 year old guest with limited mobility this way. Not so grand of the Grande Colonial. For this reason, we would not return. Read more

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Wonderful old historic hotel in perfect La Jolla location walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We stayed in the garden suites in The Little Hotel behind the main hotel and it was like staying in an art deco apartment. It was updated but also maintained it's historic roots. It was nice having a nice restaurant on location as well […] as having a full kitchen with glasses and cooking utensils to enjoy champagne in the room. I would definitely return. Read more

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Have stayed here several times. Always a good experience. I appreciate that it's location is close to everything, yet at the end of the block where it's quieter. Rooms on par with La Valencia at a reduced price. Try it.

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We have stayed in La Jolla numerous times and tried this hotel as a change of pace..it was very nice and the staff quickly went out of their way to help my wife when she became ill during the trip. Property was nostalgic yet modern at the same time.

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The quality of the hotel bedding could be improved. The whole staff was very nice, helpful and amicable. Breakfast was delicious and restaurant waiters and service spotless.

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Was in La Jolla on business... Hotel is right near the ocean coastline, a few seconds walk away. You have the Seals and nature right by your room for a nice morning stroll. The staff are polite and attentive, the rooms are spacious and comfortable with all of the trimmings such as robes, ironing table etc.. My room even had a kitchen with complimentary […] snacks. Couldnt recommend this place more, its the place to stay in La Jolla Read more

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Great corner room with ocean view but the large trash compactor below our window in the adjacent parking lot was occasionally disruptive when it was operated.

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Beautiful hotel! Very comfortable! Close to the water, restaurants and shopping.

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A great hotel with lots of charm and good service!

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Incredible hotel in the perfect spot. Old fashioned service. Total privacy

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Very nice small hotel in San Diego on the water No fitness center and older bathrooms. But otherwise great place Very friendly staff Near great shopping and restaurants

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This was one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. It was quiet, comfortable, close to the beach and restaurants, and the staff was great. Online coupons are available for the valet parking, and not having to hunt for hard to find street parking saved time and stress. We will stay here again on our next visit to the area.

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I think it was great but the actual room was way off at the end being my anniversary would of liked a better accomodation but I understand this is expected

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Hotel is in the perfect location to walk to the shores/caves and lots of restuarants. We had a blast staying here. The only small compalint I had was the older man that works the valet had a bit of an attitude with me but, thank god the young one brought me my car and I didn't have to hand my tip to the old crochity one.

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Our overall experience was very good. My only minor complaints were the very low showerhead which is not a problem if you're 5'4" or less, and the noisy ceiling fan in our room. It wasn't constantly noisy, but it woke me a few times during our 5 night stay. The decor is excellent and the food at the hotel was also very good.

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Great and friendly staff. Our room was a suite that was very spacious. It was kept clean. I would have liked it if it was on a higher floor but no issues other than that.

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The hotel's location in La Jolla is perfect. The beach, park, restaurants, shopping, churches are all within walking distance. The restaurant food was bland for our taste. Better to eat at local restaurants which are outstanding. The valet parking service was really bad. The valet attendants had a very arrogant attitude and the service was extremely […] slow. Read more

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This hotel would be fine for families not really interested in going to the beach. Hotel staff were terrific and location to shops and restaraunts is great. I took my 4 grandchildren ages 3 to 10 on a two day vacation. Not thrilled with the beaches. Will not stay here again but only because of the beaches. Mission Beach is much more fun for the kid […] s. Read more

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Had a great time. OUt door patio at the bar was a pleasant place to have a night-cap! Rofom were clean, staff was helpfula nd friendly.

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Needed a place to get away and im so glad I stayed here. My room had a great view to the ocean. It was walking distance to a lot shops and restaurants. Great hotel and most likely will stay here again.

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Our stay was very nice. We had a leak in our room and when we call maintainace was there in less the 5 minutes to fix. The room had a bit of a musty smell to it. I thought this was because we were so close to the ocean. Other than that we had a very nice time and I would deffinetly recommend to other.

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We were pleasantly surprised at checkin with an upgrade, giving us a large comfortable room with a great ocean view. Hotel's been around awhile, but in great shape and beautifully tended. Surprisingly large and convenient bathroom for the age!!! Loved having windows that you could actually open to drink in the cool ocean air at nite, tho that did up […] the noise factor when someone dumped glass into the trash every early am. Other than that, hotel was delightfully quiet. Nine-ten is way beyond a hotel restaurant. Breakfasts there were wonderful, though I would have appreciated lower cal offerings (eggwhite omelet with veges, fruit platter with cottage cheese...) and, as early risers, we were happy they were open early and dinner there was simply outstanding! Pool is very pleasant, though a few more lounge chairs would have been nice - several of us had to wait for others to leave to get a seat. Valet service was extremely efficient, and not outrageously priced for La Jolla. This is now our hotel of choice when in the San Diego area. Read more

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Nice hotel, nice people

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Only dislike is mattresses are too soft for our taste.

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We loved the beachy feel of our hotel! It was so cute! The hotel is a hundred years old yet not a single thing felt old or mildewy from the water! I was pleasantly surprised based on trips I've taken to other parts of Cali like Laguna. Our hotel was in the perfect location for beach, shopping, dining and everything else! We walked everywhere. They have […] a car service or golf cart service to transport guests, but we didn't need it. This was my boyfriend's first time to LaJolla and my second and we want to go back every year and stay in our same room again! We stayed in Room 208 which was so perfect! First room out of registration with a view of the courtyard. It was so convenient and cozy. If you don't like hall noise, stay further down the hallway or up a few floors, but we LOVED the convenience of this room! Read more

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Excellent value, and, when it was necessary to change rooms for our convenience, the staff did all they could to take care of us. I would visit Grande Colonial again and again.

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Very nice stay BUT they valet parked my car outside overnight - it was bombarded with bird droppings and they didn't offer to wash it , clean it, compensate me for a car wash elsewhere, discount my valet fee, whatever! I called upon my return home (a 2 hour drive away), and discussed this with them. Eventually the valet charge was removed from my bill. […] For such a nice hotel, that was a big black mark in my book. Read more

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It was awesome! Beautiful hotel within walking distance to the beach and in the heart of La Hills Cove. Parking was reasonable at $22 per day.

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The location of this hotel is great! You're just a quick walk from Seal Beach and La Jolla Coves. There are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping within walking distance as well. We came to relax and sit on the beach, so we didn't need to drive anywhere. My only complain was that we had to ask for maid service everyday, otherwise our bed […] wouldn't get made and our towels wouldn't get replaced. See if you can find an offer for free parking, which makes the price more reasonable. I also enjoyed the free bottles of water in the room, which you don't get at many other hotels. Another big complaint I have is that the walls are really thin so you can hear people in the other rooms and any music that is going on outside, which was really distracting for our vacation. Finally, make sure you get an accessible room, otherwise prepared to be cramped with no space to put your bags. Read more

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