Best hotels in University City (San Diego)
The Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla hotel is an all-suite, full service hotel located in an upscale area known as University Towne Centre in San Diego, California. Conveniently situated between Interstate 5 and Highway 805, it's an easy drive to San Diego's major tourist attractions such as: The San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego, Balboa Park, The Gaslamp District, Home of the San Diego Chargers, Torrey Pines Golf Course. The gorgeous California beaches of La Jolla, Del Mar, Mission Bay, and Coronado are just minutes away from the Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla hotel. This San Diego, CA hotel features 340 spacious two-room suites that have just been 100% refurbished and they're fabulous! With separate bedroom and living room, and standard amenities including a wet bar, coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator, you'll enjoy all the comforts of home. New upgrades include Zen-inspired bedding, a 32" LCD television, granite topped accent tables, MP3 player/clock radio, and functional workspace with ergonomic desk chair. Wireless and hardwired high-speed Internet access is also available throughout the hotel. This San Diego hotel offers a wide array of vacation packages for all our Embassy Suites guests. Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla hotel is just minutes from the beautiful seaside village of La Jolla. There you'll discover boutique lined streets, art galleries, and fine dining perched atop jagged cliffs. And La Jolla's beaches make for the most romantic sunset viewing! Check out our romance package. Start your day at this San Diego hotel with a complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast featuring a "create your own omelet" bar. Served in our sunny, 12-story tropical atrium, it's an inviting atmosphere with lush plants, a koi pond and waterfalls. Join us every evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at our complimentary Manager's Reception.relax, enjoy a cocktail.and contemplate "what's for dinner". There's our new "Indulge Restaurant and Lounge" offering American cuisine.or choose from a dozen other restaurants within walking distance. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal or the best fine dining San Diego has to offer, you'll find it just steps from the Embassy Suites. The Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla concierge can suggest personalized itineraries to help you make the most of your visit to the Beautiful City of San Diego - known for its abundant sunshine and healthy attitude. Experience San Diego at this amazing California Hotel like a ''native''! We'll help you plan a glorious day that may include: Sea kayaking, Docent led hikes among rare Torrey Pines, Biking along the beach, Hiking canyons, Surfing, Hang gliding. If shopping is your idea of enjoying the fresh air, Westfield Shopping Town UTC, a lovely outdoor mall with over 160 shopping destinations, is directly across the street. The Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla is not only ideal for family vacations but can also transform your California business trip into pleasure! Our 3,200 square feet of meeting space is comprised of five comfortable, functional meeting rooms that ensure productive meetings and memorable banquets. Our friendly catering staff will walk you through every step to create the perfect event.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 2,029 reviews
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- Families
- Couples
- Business
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Room was great and quiet.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: service,personal,acomodations and overall experience satisfactorly
Okay
4.6
Pros: Location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Staff and free breakfast
Okay
4.0
Pros: The breakfast was good. It's near shopping.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Free breakfast and clean room
Good
7.5
Pros: Awesome hotel my first time here with my fiancé everything was successful,enjoy the jacuzzi,the happy hour,the fire pit.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff is great.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Breakfast!
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The room was great the breakfast was good, I thought the facilities were good and I really enjoyed the hospitality. The koi pond was a great for the kids. They enjoyed looking at the koi fishes. The rooms seemed to be soundproof you couldn't hear your neighbors or the outside noises.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Excellent everything
Good
6.2
Details
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Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 2,029 reviews
Breakfast
9.4
Bar
9.0
Service
8.6
Location
8.1
Room
7.8
Value
7.2
WiFi
6.4
Breakfast
9.5
Bar
9.2
Service
8.8
Food
8.3
Location
8.0
Room
7.3
Value
7.2
Breakfast
9.4
Bar
9.0
Service
8.8
Location
7.8
Amenities
7.4
Room
6.8
Value
6.8
Comfort
6.6
Breakfast
9.4
Service
8.8
Location
8.3
Room
7.5
Value
7.3
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Room was great and quiet.
Cons: Lots of kids!
8.0 Excellent
Pros: service,personal,acomodations and overall experience satisfactorly
Cons: price for parking in hotel garage. Was not mentioned in the booking process, pricy. Not everyone is familiar with the use of the room keys to access entry to the room and exiting the parking garage. Front desk should be more informative.
4.6 Okay
Pros: Location
Cons: Tired , soiled upholstery, bed cover not clean, black mold in shower, noisy atrium style hotel... very dated
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Staff and free breakfast
Cons: My bathroom had.hair in shower from previous guests.
4.0 Okay
Pros: The breakfast was good. It's near shopping.
Cons: I was bitten all over my back by bed bugs. I would never return to this property.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Free breakfast and clean room
Cons: No
7.5 Good
Pros: Awesome hotel my first time here with my fiancé everything was successful,enjoy the jacuzzi,the happy hour,the fire pit.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff is great.
Cons: I chose the wrong location. All of our activities were downtown. This location was great for children. We did a lot of driving back and forth but the stay was nice.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Breakfast!
Cons: A bit expensive
8.0 Excellent
Pros: The room was great the breakfast was good, I thought the facilities were good and I really enjoyed the hospitality. The koi pond was a great for the kids. They enjoyed looking at the koi fishes. The rooms seemed to be soundproof you couldn't hear your neighbors or the outside noises.
Cons: The parking is $38 per night. So what you think you're saving your spending on parking. Your better off booking directly to actually save money. I wish that I when booking it stated the cost of parking and I would have chosen a different place.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Excellent everything
Cons: Parking charge was too high.
6.2 Good
Pros:
Cons: The cleaning staff started they vacuuming right outside of the rooms at 5am. Also, none of the promises that were made to me in terms of service were taken care of. They lied to appease me and then no follow thru.
The Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla hotel is an all-suite, full service hotel located in an upscale area known as University Towne Centre in San Diego, California. Conveniently situated between Interstate 5 and Highway 805, it's an easy drive to San Diego's major tourist attractions such as: The San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego, Balboa Park, The Gaslamp District, Home of the San Diego Chargers, Torrey Pines Golf Course. The gorgeous California beaches of La Jolla, Del Mar, Mission Bay, and Coronado are just minutes away from the Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla hotel. This San Diego, CA hotel features 340 spacious two-room suites that have just been 100% refurbished and they're fabulous! With separate bedroom and living room, and standard amenities including a wet bar, coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator, you'll enjoy all the comforts of home. New upgrades include Zen-inspired bedding, a 32" LCD television, granite topped accent tables, MP3 player/clock radio, and functional workspace with ergonomic desk chair. Wireless and hardwired high-speed Internet access is also available throughout the hotel. This San Diego hotel offers a wide array of vacation packages for all our Embassy Suites guests. Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla hotel is just minutes from the beautiful seaside village of La Jolla. There you'll discover boutique lined streets, art galleries, and fine dining perched atop jagged cliffs. And La Jolla's beaches make for the most romantic sunset viewing! Check out our romance package. Start your day at this San Diego hotel with a complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast featuring a "create your own omelet" bar. Served in our sunny, 12-story tropical atrium, it's an inviting atmosphere with lush plants, a koi pond and waterfalls. Join us every evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at our complimentary Manager's Reception.relax, enjoy a cocktail.and contemplate "what's for dinner". There's our new "Indulge Restaurant and Lounge" offering American cuisine.or choose from a dozen other restaurants within walking distance. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal or the best fine dining San Diego has to offer, you'll find it just steps from the Embassy Suites. The Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla concierge can suggest personalized itineraries to help you make the most of your visit to the Beautiful City of San Diego - known for its abundant sunshine and healthy attitude. Experience San Diego at this amazing California Hotel like a ''native''! We'll help you plan a glorious day that may include: Sea kayaking, Docent led hikes among rare Torrey Pines, Biking along the beach, Hiking canyons, Surfing, Hang gliding. If shopping is your idea of enjoying the fresh air, Westfield Shopping Town UTC, a lovely outdoor mall with over 160 shopping destinations, is directly across the street. The Embassy Suites San Diego - La Jolla is not only ideal for family vacations but can also transform your California business trip into pleasure! Our 3,200 square feet of meeting space is comprised of five comfortable, functional meeting rooms that ensure productive meetings and memorable banquets. Our friendly catering staff will walk you through every step to create the perfect event.
High speed wireless internet in all guestrooms & throughout the property; extensive Fitness Club & Spa, year round heated Junior Olympic swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, six restaurants, daily newspapers, Starbucks coffee selections, elegant, up-scale decor.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 2,420 reviews
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- Business
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Good
7.0
Pros: Lovely grounds; centrally located; helpful staff
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Beautiful pool area with games for kids, bar area, and even outside movie night!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean, helpfull and curteous staff. Great restaurant No 13th floor) Free wi fi
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This trip is to visit a friend dying of cancer. I casually mentioned the purpose of the trip while checking in. The nice lady checking me in gave me free site parking. That was unexpected and very nice of her.
Okay
5.0
Pros: Bed. Thought it was located near ocean
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Everyone is very professional.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Loved all the fire pits and games outside. And the stuff was very nice.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: I liked the room and staff the best. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Conveniently located.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Nice room
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Lovely hotel, very convenient
Okay
5.0
Pros: Location
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 2,420 reviews
Bar
9.5
Pool
9.2
Service
8.7
Location
7.8
WiFi
7.5
Breakfast
6.8
Room
6.6
Cleanliness
6.5
Value
4.2
Pool
9.3
Location
8.2
Service
8.1
Comfort
6.9
Breakfast
6.7
Room
6.2
Cleanliness
6.2
Value
4.4
Service
8.7
Location
7.8
Comfort
6.8
Room
6.0
Service
8.7
Location
7.6
Room
6.0
Service
8.8
Location
7.3
Room
6.0
7.0 Good
Pros: Lovely grounds; centrally located; helpful staff
Cons: Surprise fees (a $100 pet fee was not indicated on web site or by staff ahead of time)
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful pool area with games for kids, bar area, and even outside movie night!
Cons: I would not change a thing.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Clean, helpfull and curteous staff. Great restaurant No 13th floor) Free wi fi
Cons: Corona virus pendemic, but that was out of their hands
10.0 Excellent
Pros: This trip is to visit a friend dying of cancer. I casually mentioned the purpose of the trip while checking in. The nice lady checking me in gave me free site parking. That was unexpected and very nice of her.
Cons: A little tough to find.
5.0 Okay
Pros: Bed. Thought it was located near ocean
Cons: Location
9.0 Excellent
Pros: Everyone is very professional.
Cons: We could hear a motor sound in our room all night long.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Loved all the fire pits and games outside. And the stuff was very nice.
Cons:
9.0 Excellent
Pros: I liked the room and staff the best. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Cons: I did not like the food or restaurants. The presentation was poor (food thrown on small cookie sheet trays) and the food was too over priced for what you got.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Conveniently located.
Cons: Room was nice, but nothing special, pillows were a bit hard, not enough blankets for the bed (very thin).
9.0 Excellent
Pros: Nice room
Cons: Few and basic restaurants.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Lovely hotel, very convenient
Cons:
5.0 Okay
Pros: Location
Cons: Very sterile and unwelcoming. Wanted to charge $35 for early check in or $20 a night to upgrade to a higher floor. Not very welcoming.
High speed wireless internet in all guestrooms & throughout the property; extensive Fitness Club & Spa, year round heated Junior Olympic swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, six restaurants, daily newspapers, Starbucks coffee selections, elegant, up-scale decor.
Surround yourself with modern comforts at San Diego Marriott La Jolla. Our stylish hotel positions you near dazzling destinations including La Jolla Shores, Birch Aquarium, the University of California, San Diego and Westfield UTC shopping mall. When you're ready to retire from adventure, settle into our spacious rooms and suites. We provide complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding and flat-panel TVs for your maximum relaxation. Elevate your travels when you upgrade to our concierge-level accommodations providing exclusive access to our lounge. Worked up an appetite? Start your morning with a delicious breakfast at Fresh. For lunch and dinner, dine at Amuse featuring flavorful California cuisine and a bar. If you need to host an event, utilize our 25 venues, catering team and AV equipment for your business meeting or wedding reception. During spare moments, enjoy a heart-pumping workout at our outdoor pool and fitness center. Whatever fills your stay, there's no shortage of fun at San Diego Marriott La Jolla.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 1,281 reviews
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- Business
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Good
7.0
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Hotel is nice and upscale. Staff is very friendly especially the reception desk in the front. Room was clean. Bed was extremely comfortable.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: good business area I would not do family vacation here didn't try breakfast I didn't want to pay $19
Poor
1.0
Excellent
9.0
Pros: There were some restaurant options within walking distance. Interior lobby area was spacious and trendy. Staff was helpful.
Mediocre
3.0
Pros: Location. Clean.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location great service great brand!
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
8.0
Poor
1.0
Pros: Location.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Staff was terribly polite
Excellent
8.0
Pros: near university everything all around
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 1,281 reviews
Bar
9.5
Cleanliness
9.4
Service
8.4
Location
7.4
Room
6.9
Beach
6.0
WiFi
6.0
Wellness Area
5.5
Breakfast
5.4
Value
4.3
Comfort
4.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Service
8.3
Location
7.6
Breakfast
5.8
Room
5.8
Wellness Area
5.3
Value
4.8
Comfort
3.6
Room
5.8
Room
6.2
7.0 Good
Pros:
Cons: They asked for a card for "incidentals" and charged the entire room on it without asking. Had I known it was going to for the full charge my girlfriend and I would have used a different card (like the one we used to book the room online, duh). They processed a refund but the bank says that could take a week. The thing is that was all the money I had on my debit card, my girlfriend was planning on treating me since my dad is in the hospital down there in la jolla. So now I'm left with like $10 in my account for the rest of the week. Not good.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: Hotel is nice and upscale. Staff is very friendly especially the reception desk in the front. Room was clean. Bed was extremely comfortable.
Cons: Parking. I paid $35 or so for overnight parking. Location is away from the beach. Maybe it makes sense for the business travelers but for this stay I would have preferred something closer to the coast.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: good business area I would not do family vacation here didn't try breakfast I didn't want to pay $19
Cons: That there was no microwave
1.0 Poor
Pros:
Cons: They charge $30 for parking, and they didn't provided any security. Someone opened my car and break my car. The management saying they are not responcible for that.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: There were some restaurant options within walking distance. Interior lobby area was spacious and trendy. Staff was helpful.
Cons: If the hotel would have been very full at all, the parking situation was horrendous. Tight spaces. Small parking garage in my opinion. Didn't look like there were enough either and they charged LOTS of $$ to park there despite all of this? Disappointing.
3.0 Mediocre
Pros: Location. Clean.
Cons: Internet was almost useless
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great location great service great brand!
Cons: N/a
8.0 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: Please give more information of services
8.0 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: No room service.
1.0 Poor
Pros: Location.
Cons: On my last night they informed us through a letter that the power would be off from 11:55pm through 2:30am. A series of beeps and noises woke me up at 12:30am and I couldn’t go back to sleep from all the noise. I left the hotel at 1:30am very ups
9.0 Excellent
Pros: Staff was terribly polite
Cons: Restaurant/bar was closed, but that was the fault of a pandemic and not the hotel.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: near university everything all around
Cons: nothing
Surround yourself with modern comforts at San Diego Marriott La Jolla. Our stylish hotel positions you near dazzling destinations including La Jolla Shores, Birch Aquarium, the University of California, San Diego and Westfield UTC shopping mall. When you're ready to retire from adventure, settle into our spacious rooms and suites. We provide complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding and flat-panel TVs for your maximum relaxation. Elevate your travels when you upgrade to our concierge-level accommodations providing exclusive access to our lounge. Worked up an appetite? Start your morning with a delicious breakfast at Fresh. For lunch and dinner, dine at Amuse featuring flavorful California cuisine and a bar. If you need to host an event, utilize our 25 venues, catering team and AV equipment for your business meeting or wedding reception. During spare moments, enjoy a heart-pumping workout at our outdoor pool and fitness center. Whatever fills your stay, there's no shortage of fun at San Diego Marriott La Jolla.
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