The hotel is located right next to the beach. Definitely book the rooms with the ocean view. Although the hotel itself is old, it is nicely renovated and it is very clean. The staffs were nice and friendly. The thing we didn't like was the water pressure for the shower. It would be nice to have a stronger shower flow.... more

Hotel was very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations and overall. There was some street noise on Saturday night-some car and loud talkers-until about 11:00 pm but not enough to warrant complaint to the hotel. If that isn't your thing-pay to stay with an ocean view. The restaurant was EXCELLENT. Ordered room service one day for breakfast... more

We booked a standard king size room at the Grand Colonial after checking out all the reviews for LaJolla hotels on Trip Advisor. We were thrilled with our choice. The hotel has a lovely classic, vintage feel with nicely updated rooms. Our room was spacious and well appointed, including a dining/desk area, huge walk in closet, and super comfortable king... more

Loved this Hotel. Great room, great service, great location...............what else would you ask for................ more

Location was good, Walking distance at all major attractions. Staff were friendly. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Free internet was great and was really high speed too. "Ocean view room" was deceiving as the ocean could only be peeped at between buildings. Walls were thin. Could hear my neighbour and the elevator going at night. Disappointing that gym was... more

The service was fantastic, the location cannot be beat with stunning views of the pacific. A small pool, no hot tub or other spa-like amenities, just an old fashioned hotel. The staff was great, the vibe is laid back. My only complaint is a sense of shabby-chic-ness, it seems like it is due for some kind of redecorating, in their... more

I've stayed in many first-class hotels in the USA, and The Grande Colonial ranks among them. The staff could not be more considerate or service oriented, the suite was lovely and exceptionally clean and the location in the La Jolla village is perfect. Despite the many places to eat in the village, we chose to dine in the hotel's restaurant,... more

The Grande Colonial La Jolla sort of embodied this part of Southern California: classy, casual elegance without being pretentious. Nothing screamed out that it was too in love with itself, which some high-end hotels fall victim to. There was an understated elegance about the hotel...a simplicity that made it comfortable, but attention to detail that made it feel special. Every... more

We were in La Jolla for a wedding on the first weekend of November. Although there are no major flaws with the Grande Colonial, there are no big sparks either. And for the money you spend to stay here, I was hoping for some fireworks. Our room and bathroom were clean and cozy, but quite small. Location is good (walking... more