Hotel Grande Colonial La Jolla, San Diego

The Hotel was iconic and grand just as its namesake. Nice room, comfortable bed. Isabel helped us get a room next to our kids room which was so important. The valet guys were super friendly and always courteous.

There was a bad odor coming from the shower area, like a body odor smell which was unpleasant. House keeping doesn’t come clean the room unless you ask for it.

Accommodations for people with special dietary needs were not available. We had to bring our own egg, nut, and gluten free foods.

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Location is good.

A part of the window view was blocked by a building. Cann’t enjoy the full view of sunset.

Service was excellent- the staff responded to all our requests in a friendly way

wardrobe and toilet could be more appropriate for use, old furniture

awesome history and proximity to the ocean

not a thing

The staff was very friendly. Rooms comfortable and well-appointed. Appreciated the housekeeping staff most.

There could have been better communication at check-in. The room was booked for three people, but when in the room, it was only set-up for two. When I pointed this out, staff said that room accommodates only two, then re-checked and realized it was for three. This should have been handled in advance. My 89-year old mother with a walker was visible upon check-in but no offer to help with bags to the room. Also only found out about the local golf cart service when we were having valet get the car to drive to dinner 3 1/2 block away. Would have been GREAT to know when checking in, as my mother was clearly disabled. We thus had to keep taking the car out to get around the small village. Staff also seemed a bit clueless about opening doors when they saw a guest with a walker - I opened the door for my mother to exit hotel, and an employee walked right through as I held it, unaware of guests.

Our room, 412, had a perfect sunset view. The 2 queen beds were very comfortable and the pillows were nice also.

The fan in the bathroom was VERY loud and annoying.

location and ambience

We moved from the cheaper annexe rooms into a main hotel suite and it was well worth the extra money

location was excellent

thin walls could hear everything

Location, staff, room service options

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Very good restaurant and the service was excellent. Had delicious breakfast and brunches. Charming lobby and lift and old photos lining the corridors. hotel staff very nice. Slightly blocked but nonetheless reasonable view of the ocean and sunset. Well located for shopping and beach. wonderful walk down to the sea front teeming with birds and seals and sea lions. Good sized bedroom.

inner garden/pool area was a bit disappointing. Photos don’t reveal that there are high buildings between the hotel and the beach. Bathroom not entirely cleaned.

location and service provided

no hot tub

We loved dining at the 910! Our first room had a bed in it that needs to be replaced, #136. We moved the next day to room #133 thanks to the excellent help from Cassandra. Thank you! The fireplace & coffee pot were not working in this room. As you leave the bathroom to go into the kitchenette there is a sharp object that catches on a foot as you leave the bathroom. It is very sharp & needs to be addressed. Overall we had a lovely stay. Your staff is amazing! Thank you so much!!!!

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in the heart of the action. liked the old rustic feel

The feel of such a beautiful older hotel with modern amenities.

nothing at all

Wonderful classic hotel. Good location, great staff and ambience.

Nothing to complain about..

Staying in LA Jolla for a family wedding, I have never felt more "at home"! All the staff have gone out of their way to make sure we were happy and having a good time!

Not being informed about all the stairs we'd have to use.

close to the ocean shops close by staff are extremely friendly and helpful beds are not very comfortable

beds to hard elevator was too slow

Breakfast was excellent location is excellent we will be back.You are my favorite! What could be done better for you Chloe Lynn only thing that I could think of at all more servers at breakfast

Everything was perfect!

We loved this refurbished historic hotel, its lovely staff, luxury amenities, incredible restaurant, and darling little pool. I was visiting with my 5 yr old daughter and we had an absolute blast walking to the beach, playing in the pool, and exploring La Jolla from the hotel's central location. The front desk crew did a great job directing us and loaning out beach gear (chairs, towels, sand toys etc) and making us feel very welcome. We'd love to come back!

Gorgeous historic property with great staff. Rooms with ocean view. Location is great for shopping and restaurants and walks along famous La Jolla coast walk.

Excellent location in very historic hotel. Walk to the beach and see tide pools, sea lions, and breathtaking sunsets. Great view of the ocean and pool from the suite we booked on the fifth floor. King bed and sleeper sofa were both comfortable. Lobby is charming and pool area is relaxing - just big enough to never feel too crowded. Most outstanding is the service - five stars - from valet to front desk to housekeeping. Nine ten restaurant is maybe the best restaurant in La Jolla. We enjoyed it twice - once for breakfast and once for dinner. Don't hesitate to book this hotel with kids - they have beach toys, boogie boards, and umbrellas available at no extra cost - and La Jolla's famous children's pool is only blocks away for shallow ocean time (when the seals aren't there). Best of all, the Grande Colonial accomodated moving our reservations when we had to postpone the trip a month due to Covid. Not sure you can find a better hotel or more attentive staff in La Jolla. This hotel gets everything right without ever looking like its anything out of the ordinary. Ten of ten would recommend booking again.

Lobby, front desk,, and hallways are not air conditioned. Probably not an issue 90% of the time, but we stayed during a heat wave. Room was plenty cool at least.

location

old property needs updating

The Grande Colonial La Jolla is a hotel from a past era, and in a good way. There's plenty of comfort and convenience, but the building and decor feel like last-century coastal California... and I mean that as high praise. I notice from the hotel's photos that there are rooms with ocean views, but I didn't know that when I booked and I was very pleased with our room and its view on main street La Jolla. A great stay, if too short.

the property was beautiful. the room was clean with a beautiful view of the ocean. The lobby was comfortable, my grandkids enjoyed the pool.