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La Valencia's location alone is nothing short of spectacular: nestled cliffside in the upscale La Jolla neighborhood, the hotel's distinctive gold-domed tower is a prime spot for gazing at stunning sea views and coastal mountain vistas. Opened in 1926, La Valencia evokes a timeless sense of class, recalling… more the days when moneyed elite and Hollywood luminaries such as Charlie Chaplin and Groucho Marx were among its avid devotees. Modern-day visitors will be just as captivated by La Valencia, however, after walking through the palm-shaded front patio and into the hotel's lobby, where magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Pacific. The 117 rooms are all designed with a sumptuous European flair, though some may find them a bit dated. Standard rooms and suites range in size, but are all spacious, and furnished with queen or king beds, floral headboards, gold chandeliers, fringed curtains, and marble bathrooms. The newer, sun-filled ocean villas are the size of one- or two-bedroom apartments, and are lavishly appointed with beamed ceilings, marble floors, hand-painted Mexican tiles, and fireplaces.
This hotel was awesome. It was roomy and had a great view of the beach. For the week I was down there. It's just awesome... A great place to stay.
We had our wedding reception here 18 years ago (and still live in San Diego) and came back to spend a night to walk down memory lane (without the post-marriage kids). Got an incredible deal...$200/night for a non-view queen room. On the positive... more
If you are looking for a hotel that captures the Hollywood glamour of the 1920's, this is the hotel for you! The common areas feature the original details of the Mediterranean-style building, all of which have been nicely restored. The views from... more
we love it at la valencia. its our second time and we thoroughly enjoyed the awesome views. we had a upgrade of an ocean front villa.
