Located in the business district of La Jolla in San Diego, the Embassy Suites by Hilton is a posh hotel that seems to have all the amenities. This 340 room hotel in San Diego has an inviting lobby with a 12-story atrium and concierge service to make any guest’s trip a remarkable one. Each room at this Hilton is equipped with air conditioning, a 49-inch television, digital channel programming, and in-room internet access. Other amenities include a free made-to-order breakfast, a unique gift shop, dry cleaning services, and shuttle services. The outside terrace and fire pit are great for just hanging out and relaxing. This hotel has thought about it all! Guest enjoy dining at the on-site lovely Chinese Bistro and the Indulge Restaurant and Bar. Room service is also available for guests who like to dine-in. The hotel also includes an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa tub, a business center, and a newsstand. The 24-hour front desk service is great for express check-ins and check-outs. The Embassy Suites also give discounts to active military personnel. If guests who would like to venture out San Diego offers a wide array of culture and family activities such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, La Jolla Cove and Shores, and the historic Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego has some beautiful beaches and is not far from Wine Country. So whether guests come for business or pleasure this Hilton in La Jolla aims to please.
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Best hotels in University City (San Diego)
Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 2,118 reviews
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Excellent
9.1
Pros: good distance to SD downtown, Torrey Pines Reserve and several beaches; also a gigantic outdoor mall across the street
Breakfast & Happy Hour were very nice (included in room rate)
Clean hotel & room
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Free cocktail hour & breakfast = awesome
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The lobby is beautiful with Koi ponds and waterfalls. The front desk staff was super nice and accommodating, which was fantastic. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Room service was delicious and fast, and the staff that delivered it was so friendly! The complimentary breakfast was awesome as well, with made to order omelettes and such. There was also a free happy hour, which made it very easy to stay at the hotel to enjoy dinner and drinks.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The hotel staff were friendly and the complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails were great.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: I love the embassy suites, awesome breakfast, and happy hour.
Excellent
8.8
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Breakfast is good. Nice, quiet, clean rooms. Comfortable beds
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Great for families, rooms are big enough for 4
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Water and snacks included
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Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 2,118 reviews
Bar
9.2
Breakfast
9.2
Food
9.0
Service
8.6
Wellness
8.3
Room
8.2
Vibe
8.0
Amenities
8.0
Location
7.9
Comfort
7.5
Value
6.9
WiFi
6.0
Breakfast
9.6
Bar
9.3
Service
9.0
Food
8.9
Location
7.6
Room
7.4
Value
7.0
Breakfast
9.3
Service
8.8
Bar
8.7
Room
7.7
Location
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Value
7.0
Service
8.3
Location
8.2
Room
7.6
9.1 Excellent
Pros: good distance to SD downtown, Torrey Pines Reserve and several beaches; also a gigantic outdoor mall across the street
Breakfast & Happy Hour were very nice (included in room rate)
Clean hotel & room
Cons: traffic in immediate area gets very congested during rush hour
$30 for daily parking is steep!
8.2 Excellent
Pros: Free cocktail hour & breakfast = awesome
Cons:
9.1 Excellent
Pros: The lobby is beautiful with Koi ponds and waterfalls. The front desk staff was super nice and accommodating, which was fantastic. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Room service was delicious and fast, and the staff that delivered it was so friendly! The complimentary breakfast was awesome as well, with made to order omelettes and such. There was also a free happy hour, which made it very easy to stay at the hotel to enjoy dinner and drinks.
Cons: The bathroom. While it was clean, it was just "eh". For the price of our stay, I expected a bit more. It had a standard tub, with a standard shower head, that did have a few settings. It would have been nice to have a larger tub, or a jetted tub, with a removable shower head. It also seemed that the room above us was not carpeted, so we were able to hear luggage rolling around up there occasionally.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: The hotel staff were friendly and the complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails were great.
Cons: The second day of our stay there was no maid service for our room. It was a disappointment.
9.7 Excellent
Pros: I love the embassy suites, awesome breakfast, and happy hour.
Cons: Downsides are parking is $30, which is ludicrous, and you have to pay for WiFi, it’s 2018, that should be included for free
8.8 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: Our kids were told they can't hang out outside their room without grownups but that is so nonsense! Kids can be independent!
9.4 Excellent
Pros: Breakfast is good. Nice, quiet, clean rooms. Comfortable beds
Cons: Parking should be included in rate - especially for self park.
10.0 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: Very good staff
9.4 Excellent
Pros: Great for families, rooms are big enough for 4
Cons: Carpet is old and not that great housekeeping
9.4 Excellent
Pros: Water and snacks included
Cons: Sofa bed very incomfortable. I had two rooms so we took mattress from one room to place on the other sofa bed
Located in the business district of La Jolla in San Diego, the Embassy Suites by Hilton is a posh hotel that seems to have all the amenities. This 340 room hotel in San Diego has an inviting lobby with a 12-story atrium and concierge service to make any guest’s trip a remarkable one. Each room at this Hilton is equipped with air conditioning, a 49-inch television, digital channel programming, and in-room internet access. Other amenities include a free made-to-order breakfast, a unique gift shop, dry cleaning services, and shuttle services. The outside terrace and fire pit are great for just hanging out and relaxing. This hotel has thought about it all! Guest enjoy dining at the on-site lovely Chinese Bistro and the Indulge Restaurant and Bar. Room service is also available for guests who like to dine-in. The hotel also includes an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa tub, a business center, and a newsstand. The 24-hour front desk service is great for express check-ins and check-outs. The Embassy Suites also give discounts to active military personnel. If guests who would like to venture out San Diego offers a wide array of culture and family activities such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, La Jolla Cove and Shores, and the historic Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego has some beautiful beaches and is not far from Wine Country. So whether guests come for business or pleasure this Hilton in La Jolla aims to please.
San Diego Hotels’ Hyatt Regency in La Jolla is a centrally located establishment on the West Coast of California. The hotel is a high-end luxury retreat that’s surrounded by many of La Jolla's more popular attractions. Guests at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla are treated to contemporary rooms that feature basic amenities in lavish form. A flat-screen TV, light wood furniture, soft carpet, complimentary WiFi, and upgraded bathrooms are available in each of the Regency’s rooms. The VIP Suite and Studio Suite tack on additional square footage for more living space. Locally sourced ingredients are on the menu at Barcino Grill's all-American breakfast, located on the hotel’s lower lobby. DRIFT eat + drink offers a menu filled with locally caught seafood and is heavy on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. Guests looking to stay in can grab a snack at Perks General Store or order in with 24-hour room service. Visitors to La Jolla are just off of the San Diego Freeway and have convenient access to Westfield UTC and Downtown La Jolla for shopping at high-end stores and dining in fine eateries. La Jolla Shores Beach is 3.5 miles away, and Torrey Pines State Beach & Natural Reserve is just over six miles. Family’s are within driving distance to the San Diego Zoo & Safari Park and the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. With beaches just minutes away and freeway access right outside the hotel door, the Hyatt Regency at La Jolla is a convenient location for all travelers.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 2,690 reviews
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Okay
5.1
Pros: Nothing.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Loved the person who helped us with check-in. (Troy)
Rooms were great, enjoyed the lounge, pool, and games in the pool area. Hotel's in quiet but convenient location. Will stay there again.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Room was very nice and the service was great.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I am a single mother with four kids under the age of 10. The kids really enjoyed playing by the pool, the activities the hotel had planned for the kids, the refreshments set out etc. The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and quick. Rooms were very nice and up to date. Entire facility was very clean. I would take my children there again. And on the flip side, it seems like a nice place to get away with a spouse.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Staff was very friendly, courteous, helpful and patient. Very clean and upgraded!
Excellent
8.5
Pros: The location to get to restaurants and shopping was within walking distance and there was a spa onsite.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Nice room, amenities and staff. Probably the highest end hotel in La Jolla. Staff is very accommodating and definitely this is my "go-to" when I stay in La Joalla.
Good
7.7
Pros: Spacious rooms, quiet.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I love the room a lot. It is so clean and quiet at night. Staffs are very friendly
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Beautiful hotel, we loved the lounge bar style and the rooms had a cool look to it. The staff was super friendly and helpful, especially Nico and the front desk. My husband and I enjoyed out quick romantic getaway and loved the proximity of this hotel.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: I loved the hotel over all! It was so very presentable, clean, comfortable, and the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Excellent location if you are going to be moving around San Diego, as you do on a vacation. Very nice pool facilities. Four excellent high end restaurants right across the street give you a choice of food (sushi,steak,fish,fondue) for business meeting, special family dinner or treating yourself. Movie & shopping mall close.
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 2,690 reviews
Bar
9.3
Pool
8.8
Service
8.8
Location
7.7
WiFi
7.5
Breakfast
6.8
Room
6.8
Value
3.9
Pool
9.1
Service
8.1
Location
7.9
Cleanliness
6.6
Room
6.2
Value
3.8
Service
9.0
Vibe
7.6
Location
7.3
Cleanliness
7.2
Room
6.2
Value
3.3
Service
8.9
Food
8.0
Location
7.8
Vibe
6.7
Room
6.1
5.1 Okay
Pros: Nothing.
Cons: When I arrived, the hot water and the customer service of the staff left for vacation.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Loved the person who helped us with check-in. (Troy)
Rooms were great, enjoyed the lounge, pool, and games in the pool area. Hotel's in quiet but convenient location. Will stay there again.
Cons: Valet gave very poor initial impression.
We arrived for check in and the valet asked if we'd valet or self-park. Once he provided the price for each, I told him we'd self-park. He then informed me the area by the front door was for valet and we'd have to move. I told him we were there to register and unload and then move the car to self-park.
He got confrontational and said if the car wasn't moved within 15 minutes he'd charge me a hefty hourly rate. I told him I was going to check in and would be back to move the car as soon as we could. He said: "If you're not back in 15 minutes I'll have to charge you."
TERRIBLE FIRST IMPRESSION! (We almost asked the manager on duty to cancel our stay.)
9.7 Excellent
Pros: Room was very nice and the service was great.
Cons: Parking is $25 per day which should be included for the amount of money to stay there.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I am a single mother with four kids under the age of 10. The kids really enjoyed playing by the pool, the activities the hotel had planned for the kids, the refreshments set out etc. The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and quick. Rooms were very nice and up to date. Entire facility was very clean. I would take my children there again. And on the flip side, it seems like a nice place to get away with a spouse.
Cons: The ONLY downside was the $25 parking fee
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Staff was very friendly, courteous, helpful and patient. Very clean and upgraded!
Cons: Parking is kind of a hassle. You have to either self park (which I always do) or valet... self park is not bad, just trying to figure out how to get to the front desk from the parking structure is confusing, if its your first time there.
8.5 Excellent
Pros: The location to get to restaurants and shopping was within walking distance and there was a spa onsite.
Cons: Parking was bad. Also it was hard to relax, you could hear the neighbors conversations clearly and there was no movies to rent to just relax. Not what we imagined for our staycation.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Nice room, amenities and staff. Probably the highest end hotel in La Jolla. Staff is very accommodating and definitely this is my "go-to" when I stay in La Joalla.
Cons:
7.7 Good
Pros: Spacious rooms, quiet.
Cons: The first room we checked into was dirty- hair on bed/pillows. We moved rooms. No amenities like fridge, shower cap, robes, etc. Very basic, simple but nice.. you have to ask for any of the "extras".
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I love the room a lot. It is so clean and quiet at night. Staffs are very friendly
Cons: The overnight parking is quite expensive. It is $25 for self parking and $32 for valet.
9.7 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful hotel, we loved the lounge bar style and the rooms had a cool look to it. The staff was super friendly and helpful, especially Nico and the front desk. My husband and I enjoyed out quick romantic getaway and loved the proximity of this hotel.
Cons: Although the bed was not uncomfortable it seemed that the box spring was broken.
9.7 Excellent
Pros: I loved the hotel over all! It was so very presentable, clean, comfortable, and the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
Cons: Our parking card didn't work and it was a hassle to get back into the parking and out of it .
9.4 Excellent
Pros: Excellent location if you are going to be moving around San Diego, as you do on a vacation. Very nice pool facilities. Four excellent high end restaurants right across the street give you a choice of food (sushi,steak,fish,fondue) for business meeting, special family dinner or treating yourself. Movie & shopping mall close.
Cons: Breakfast was excellent, but expensive. Take a drive to Harry's in La Jolla for some local color.
San Diego Hotels’ Hyatt Regency in La Jolla is a centrally located establishment on the West Coast of California. The hotel is a high-end luxury retreat that’s surrounded by many of La Jolla's more popular attractions. Guests at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla are treated to contemporary rooms that feature basic amenities in lavish form. A flat-screen TV, light wood furniture, soft carpet, complimentary WiFi, and upgraded bathrooms are available in each of the Regency’s rooms. The VIP Suite and Studio Suite tack on additional square footage for more living space. Locally sourced ingredients are on the menu at Barcino Grill's all-American breakfast, located on the hotel’s lower lobby. DRIFT eat + drink offers a menu filled with locally caught seafood and is heavy on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. Guests looking to stay in can grab a snack at Perks General Store or order in with 24-hour room service. Visitors to La Jolla are just off of the San Diego Freeway and have convenient access to Westfield UTC and Downtown La Jolla for shopping at high-end stores and dining in fine eateries. La Jolla Shores Beach is 3.5 miles away, and Torrey Pines State Beach & Natural Reserve is just over six miles. Family’s are within driving distance to the San Diego Zoo & Safari Park and the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. With beaches just minutes away and freeway access right outside the hotel door, the Hyatt Regency at La Jolla is a convenient location for all travelers.
The San Diego Marriott La Jolla is a centralized hotel that is just minutes from UC San Diego, the Westfield UTC Shopping Mall, La Jolla Shores, and the Birch Aquarium. There is also plenty of local dining, shopping, and nightlife nearby this spacious hotel that offers 25 different meeting and event venues. The hotel also provides a catering team and event planning assistance, as well as AV equipment for all meetings and events. The hotel features an outdoor pool, an onsite fitness center, and its own onsite bar and restaurant. The San Diego Marriott La Jolla is a non-smoking hotel that offers 24-hour front desk services for guest convenience. There are 372 guest rooms and suites available at this hotel, which features an onsite night club, limo, and Town Car service, and complimentary WiFi in all public areas and guest rooms. There is a business center at this hotel, as well as a second restaurant for guest dining. Guests staying in concierge suites enjoy exclusive access to the concierge lounge and other perks. This hotel features Virtual Concierge services through an available app, making it easy for guests to get what they need. The hotel also provides laundry and dry cleaning service and offers flat-screen TVs with premium channels in all guest rooms. Rooms also include luxurious bedding, a mini fridge, optional sleeper sofas, in-room coffee service, a plug-and-play device charging station, a dedicated work desk, and upgraded bathrooms with deluxe amenities. There are accessible rooms at this hotel, which does not allow pets.
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Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 1,492 reviews
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- Couples
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Decor and quality towels sheets and entry.
Mediocre
2.5
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It was excellent I will stay ther any time
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Location to UCSD and easy access to North SD attractions. Plenty of eateries within close distance of hotel. Staff was super friendly and as promised got us a noon check-in.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Previously to my arrival I dealt with Ms. Adela Prada (reception) and Mr. Siamak Nassirpour (manager). They were responsive, attentive, kind and efficient and they resolved satisfactorily all the issues I had.
Okay
4.2
Excellent
8.8
Pros: There for a wedding; venue, food and staff were great. Nice they had small frig and a little coffeemaker in room. There are some small shops and eateries (i.e. Einsteins Bagels) nearby. Room was nice. Bar was nice and open late. Pet friendly, lots of dogs around if you like dogs. Good gym, and pool was nice and warm.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff and service was excellent and very attentive. The room was clean and comfortable.
Okay
4.5
Pros: Close to UCSD campus.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Upgrade to a balcony room w/seating area
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Room was clean and comfortable. Workout room had plenty of equipment. Pool was small but refreshing. Price seemed like a bargain, until learning...
Excellent
9.4
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Reviews
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 1,492 reviews
Cleanliness
9.2
Service
8.8
Location
7.7
Room
7.5
WiFi
6.7
Breakfast
6.6
Beach
6.4
Comfort
5.3
Value
4.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Service
8.7
Location
8.2
Breakfast
6.4
Room
6.3
Comfort
4.7
Value
4.6
Service
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
7.7
Room
7.3
Comfort
5.5
Value
4.1
Service
8.2
Location
7.9
Room
6.6
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Decor and quality towels sheets and entry.
Cons: Parking expenses
2.5 Mediocre
Pros:
Cons: I was given a handicap room that smelled like wet dogs and my socks were covered with dog hair! I had to call maintenance to come fix the toilet as well.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: It was excellent I will stay ther any time
Cons:
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Location to UCSD and easy access to North SD attractions. Plenty of eateries within close distance of hotel. Staff was super friendly and as promised got us a noon check-in.
Cons: Thumbs down on $25 parking
9.1 Excellent
Pros: Previously to my arrival I dealt with Ms. Adela Prada (reception) and Mr. Siamak Nassirpour (manager). They were responsive, attentive, kind and efficient and they resolved satisfactorily all the issues I had.
Cons: The room was a little bit small.
4.2 Okay
Pros:
Cons: Every ammenity cost money. For example, the ad for the hotel advertises Wifi but to get this feature in the room you must pay $12.95 a day.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: There for a wedding; venue, food and staff were great. Nice they had small frig and a little coffeemaker in room. There are some small shops and eateries (i.e. Einsteins Bagels) nearby. Room was nice. Bar was nice and open late. Pet friendly, lots of dogs around if you like dogs. Good gym, and pool was nice and warm.
Cons: $25/day parking, and $12/day for wifi (think free wifi if you reserve as rewards member). Luckily there is some street parking 2 blocks away on weekends (otherwise 2 hr 8-6) and some all day on Lajolla Village Dr. Location was in a business park area so wouldn't want to stay there except for an event.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff and service was excellent and very attentive. The room was clean and comfortable.
Cons: The room was a little smaller than I had expected
4.5 Okay
Pros: Close to UCSD campus.
Cons: I prefer Marriott hotels cause I have silver membership. This particular hotel staff was unfriendly, slow and insulting intellectually. I prepaid my two days stay and called the hotel the day before and asked for two queen beds. still on arrival rudely I was told that Queen bed rooms were all sold out.
At check out waited 20 minutes in the room and ended up carrying everything ourselves. Given excuse was they were very busy. Very snob attitude. No one apologizing. Do not recommend.
9.1 Excellent
Pros: Upgrade to a balcony room w/seating area
Cons: No working lights on the balcony, so we didn't go outside
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Room was clean and comfortable. Workout room had plenty of equipment. Pool was small but refreshing. Price seemed like a bargain, until learning...
Cons: Parking was $28 per day. Internet was $13 a day ($17 for fast). Rooms with two beds had double beds, not queens like other hotels. We originally booked one room with two beds but ended up getting a second room so our adult children would be comfortable. We spent more than twice what we expected. And then they over-changed us for parking, so we had to get that corrected. The hotel was fine but the price and experience were less than great.
9.4 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: We left the room at 12:10 one day and they didn't clean the room that day
The San Diego Marriott La Jolla is a centralized hotel that is just minutes from UC San Diego, the Westfield UTC Shopping Mall, La Jolla Shores, and the Birch Aquarium. There is also plenty of local dining, shopping, and nightlife nearby this spacious hotel that offers 25 different meeting and event venues. The hotel also provides a catering team and event planning assistance, as well as AV equipment for all meetings and events. The hotel features an outdoor pool, an onsite fitness center, and its own onsite bar and restaurant. The San Diego Marriott La Jolla is a non-smoking hotel that offers 24-hour front desk services for guest convenience. There are 372 guest rooms and suites available at this hotel, which features an onsite night club, limo, and Town Car service, and complimentary WiFi in all public areas and guest rooms. There is a business center at this hotel, as well as a second restaurant for guest dining. Guests staying in concierge suites enjoy exclusive access to the concierge lounge and other perks. This hotel features Virtual Concierge services through an available app, making it easy for guests to get what they need. The hotel also provides laundry and dry cleaning service and offers flat-screen TVs with premium channels in all guest rooms. Rooms also include luxurious bedding, a mini fridge, optional sleeper sofas, in-room coffee service, a plug-and-play device charging station, a dedicated work desk, and upgraded bathrooms with deluxe amenities. There are accessible rooms at this hotel, which does not allow pets.
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