In order to fully appreciate this fabulous treasure, you must be all of the following...
1) Hopelessly in love with your lucky travelmate
2) Without fear of losing communication
3) Without any troubles anchored nearby
4) Willing to choke on the hotel bill in advance and forget the costs thereafter (it is worth it)!

If you've read any of my other reviews, you know that I am happy to spend the money when it's worth it, but I can sporadically get a little irked when it isn't. This is one of those perfect places where money should not be dwelled upon.

(Allow me, if I may)

San Ysidro: sexy without trying.
It's cozy, no denying,
Those robes, you'll end up buying.
Whether or not, you tie the knot..
This is a weekend, not for naught.

This is a beautiful property and we've stayed here twice. This time we stayed for 5 nights and our cottage was just lovely. Unfortunately we did have a couple of issues. I had emailed ahead regarding a special diet, which they ask you to do. I also enquired on check in to make sure they knew about it, but at breakfast the next day, they had made no arrangements to accommodate me. The coffee they delivered was cold. This continued for the entire stay. The coffee pods in the room were not replaced unless we asked, which seems like a small detail, but this is supposed to be Americas number 1 Hotel. The gym has very little equipment and feels like an after thought.
We also overheard another guest complaining about the breakfast. It is a beautiful setting though and very romantic.

We were married at SYR in April, 2012. From start-to-finish this is the best hotel we have ever stayed at (and I travel 5-6 times/year for work, nationwide and abroad). The staff was gracious, accommodating, helpful and knew us by name. The room was gorgeous, luxurious, clean, everything we could have dreamed of for our wedding night. The grounds are incredible and helped give us beautiful wedding pictures that we will always cherish. The food was delicious.

We will absolutely be returning for our one year anniversary.

We had a wonderful experience at SYR. I can't imagine a more peaceful place to relax. The grounds are impeccably groomed, and the gardens full of flowers. We had our own deck and jacuzzi which was very private. I loved the small touches - the canopy bed, the little note at turn down, the care taken in every detail. The restaurant is fabulous, get a table outside under the stars. The hotel is serene!