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    La Valencia Hotel

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    #6 of 24 Hotels in La Jolla
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    1132 Prospect St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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    La Valencia Hotel & Spa exudes Hollywood Glamor on the California Rivera – a hospitality classic since 1926. With her signature pink exterior and iconic tower, the elegant “Pink Lady” remains a renowned landmark on La Jolla’s distinctive Prospect Street commanding the village bluffs...
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    1132 Prospect St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
    9.3 miles to San Diego Intl Airport
    80 restaurants are within a 0.25 mile radius
    0.1 miles from La Jolla Cove
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    All reviewspink ladywhaling barcafe la ruebeautiful hotelocean viewlobby barbottle of champagnevalet parkingsan diegorooms are smallcenter of la jollasea lionsscripps parkgorgeous viewsold schoolthe entire staffan older hotel
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    La V Review

    Great location. However its considered a luxury hotel but my room needed an update. The bathroom was really small. And I highly advise to pay close attention to additional charges the hotel staff has charged me around $200 worth of minibar charges and an in...More

    Thank Shari R
    Response from SoCalSunsoul, General Manager at La Valencia HotelResponded yesterday

    Dear La V Guest, We thank you for choosing our renowned vintage hotel. If you booked directly or via our website you would clearly note our 4 options of room types. The Icon collection represents our premier suites - each different. The Villa category offers...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Grande Dame Needs A Lift

    As a girl from Phoenix, 40 years ago, my family stayed at the La Valencia on several occasions and I have nothing but good memories of the hotel and La Jolla. i call it La Joya bc it's such a special, magical place. The La...More

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    Response from Melissa K, Marketing Manager at La Valencia HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Recent Guest, It is so nice to see a guest who has experience with the hotel through its long history, and I thank you for your continued loyal business. I'm sad to hear that though the service is still as you remembered, you find...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    First Class - All the Way

    Valet parking with ease, welcoming by Concierge service and a very enjoyable surrounding. The restaurants/bars all have ocean views both from inside and outside. Excellent service at The "V" Bar by Scott so make sure you ask for him. The concierge is very helpful with...More

    Thank John R
    Response from Melissa K, Marketing Manager at La Valencia HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear John, I so appreciate you taking the time to write this wonderful review, and to give La V a 5-star rating! I'm so happy to hear that your stay was wonderful, from the ease of our valet parking to how amazing our concierge is,...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Anniversary Ruined

    25th Wedding Anniversary Ruined. Shaken out of bed the first morning by a demolition jackhammer being used in the adjacent room. Construction garbage cans right outside our door. Complained and was moved to a villa. Then a huge dumpster was moved just below our villa...More

    7  Thank Cortlandt K
    Response from SoCalSunsoul, General Manager at La Valencia HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Anniversary Guest, We are extremely sorry that your special 25th anniversary stay was mired in challenges and disruptions from adjoining property projects. The inn adjacent to our Cabrillo wing is undergoing a renovation and our renovation of a 1905 house for the forthcoming Spa...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Ocean views are the best here

    Whether you are getting married or just travelling through this is the place to stay. We had a room with the beautiful ocean views. We loved our room and woke up feeling so refreshed and heard the waves crashing into the shorelines and the smell...More

    1  Thank Marie J
    Response from Melissa K, Marketing Manager at La Valencia HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Dear Marie, Thank you so, so much for your kind review of your recent stay at La V! I'm thrilled to hear that your recent travels lead you to La Jolla and that you enjoyed your stay in one of our many ocean view rooms....More

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    #3 On the Beach Hotel in La Jolla
    #3 Luxury Hotel in La Jolla
    #3 Romantic Hotel in La Jolla
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    John R
    July 7, 2018|
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    Response from Kahanna | Reviewed this property |
    We stayed in a villa, they are lovely. The hotel is lovely, old and has its own ambience. The rooms are clean, the noise is nominal. No issues being distracted by noise. The best time to be there s Setptember to November... More
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    June 21, 2018|
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    Response from Melissa K | Property representative |
    Our Villa complex is located on the west portion of our property, and directly adjacent to our Ocean View Pool. Both of our restaurants are located at the lobby level of the hotel, just a quick elevator ride or casual walk... More
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    Response from mbbmw2016 | Reviewed this property |
    I have stayed at La V many times over many years. This is not one of those big resort hotels with tons of noisy kids running around. I have always found this to be a quiet, relaxing place. I have never experienced foul... More
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    "Ocean views on the ninth floor"
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    "Don't book a vintage room unless you don't mind a tiny bathroom"
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    "All of the rooms are quaint. Mine was on the 11th floor and a view of the ocean."
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