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#7 of 21 hotels in La Jolla
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Discover the luxury of La Valencia Hotel, an unforgettable destination that has welcomed guests, including the Hollywood elite, for more than 90 years. 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 with panoramic views of the Pacific coastline and beautiful La Jolla Cove. 114 rooms, suites and villas offer a cast of options from cozy boudoirs to a captivating penthouse or exclusive villas. Culinary indulgence takes center stage at The Med, the hotel’s ocean facing restaurant and terrace featuring seasonal California coastal cuisine. The supporting cast features La Sala, a sumptuous and dazzling Spanish-Mediterranean style lounge cast in the tradition of grand hotel bars.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Highchairs available
Parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Saltwater pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Snorkelling
Evening entertainment
Patio
Walking tours
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Car hire
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business centre
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Laptop safe
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Ocean view
City view
Pool view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Sean D wrote a review Yesterday
White Rock, Canada6 contributions2 helpful votes
Can’t beat the location . Try’s hard to be good, misses the mark on the restaurant and room upkeep. Rooms are very small, but I knew that going in to it. Beware, if you do not like dogs, then avoid yappy hour.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Nancy S wrote a review Sept 2023
6 contributions1 helpful vote
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My husband and I are locals and have always wanted to stay at La Valencia. We decided to celebrate our anniversary with an overnight stay combined with dinner at their restaurant, The Mediterranean Room. From check-in to check-out, our stay was wonderful. When the desk staff found out it was our anniversary, they sent wine and candy to our room. Our room was lovely with a view of the pool and the ocean. The hostess at the restaurant made sure we got a prime seat to see the sunset. At dinner, our waiter made a special effort to accommodate a dietary restriction. The food was amazing. We'll definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Responded 21 Sept 2023
Dear Nancy, It was our pleasure to welcome you to La Valencia Hotel to celebrate your anniversary. From your arrival experience to your meal at our signature restaurant, we're delighted to know your stay exceeded expectations. On behalf of our team, we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Gabriel S wrote a review 15 Mar
San Diego, California15 contributions7 helpful votes
My wife and I stayed at La Valencia for our 3 year anniversary. We were greeted with champagne while checking in, I had arranged through the concierge Mark, to have roses on the bed with a bottle of champagne and he did a fantastic job. Well worth the $ spent. The hotel staff gave us little anniversary cards throughout our stay. We got a room on the 10th floor with excellent views!!! Best experience ever. The hotel is within walking distance of several excellent restaurants and easy 10 minute walk to the seal cove beach!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Dear Gabriel, Thank you for choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us at La Valencia Hotel. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the views and location and are so happy that our wonderful concierge, Mark, was able to help create a memorable experience for you. We hope to share more special memories with you in the future.
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Gail K wrote a review 15 Mar
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Love this historic hotel!!! Mark Schoenberg the concierge is fantastic & so helpful with planning & booking our Mexico excursion & dinner reservations! Lizbeth & the staff are amazing & kind. The golf cart is an added bonus cruising around La Jolla great views & so much fun! Highly recommend!!!
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Dear Gail, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at La Valencia Hotel. It's always a pleasure to hear when our team leaves such an impression, especially Concierge Mark and Lizbeth! On behalf of our team, we look forward to your return visit.
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John S wrote a review 11 Mar
Carlsbad, California122 contributions20 helpful votes
I've lived in North San Diego county for the past 41 years. We have stayed at the La Valencia many time over the years on staycations. It's not what it used to be. It has lost its soul. There used to be an intimate restaurant at the top of the hotel, which was a gourmet delight. They got rid of it and put in some luxury suites in its place. There is no real gourmet restaurant like the one that was there in the old days. The "Sala" (lobby) is an outstanding venue. The views are awesome. The architecture is incredible. Several times when we have stayed there recently, It's been off limits to hotel guests because it has been sold out for weddings. That left the Mediterranean Room as it's main restaurant. As the main restaurant, it's gone down hill. We used to go their often for lunch on the ocean view deck with a very good menu. It was excellent. Now, it's much less interesting. For dinner, there are six mains, all of which are uninspiring. Then there is the Whaling bar. It used to be one of the great bar/grill restaurants in the area. And it was a great watering hole. Since there were two ocean view restaurants, it was a traditional bar/grill on the street side. The history was exceptional. They shut it down for a long time, and reopened it as a decent bar with limited menu with a lot of light and no nod to the history. It closed down years ago, and has sat empty for years. After much ado, it recently reopened as the Whaling Bar. It was turned over to an outside restaurant group. I've tried to find the menu, but it doesn't seem to be online. They spent another $1.5 million to update the interior. It does have some of the original artwork according to the websites, and appears to be an improvement, so I have hope for it. What happened to the time when great hotels had great restaurants that appealed to guests and locals? There are few left anywhere. Hotels have turned them into wedding and business venues because they make more money.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Sierra Prescott, Marketing at La Valencia Hotel
Responded 6 days ago
Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to La Valencia. We value your feedback and regret that your overall experience was not representative of our five-star standards. We always look to improve and appreciate your feedback regarding our food venues. We currently plan to unveil a refreshed menu in the Mediterranean Room, La Sala renovations to provide more space and seating to enjoy the view while maintaining the same beautiful architecture and improving the Ocean View Terrace. We hope you can return to give us another opportunity to wow you in the future, as it is always our goal to provide an excellent experience for visitors and locals alike.
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Stacey H wrote a review Feb 2024
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The hotel is lovely. I loved the Spanish tile and the feeling of staying in a really historic hotel. The property was beautiful and was in a perfect location for shopping, restaurants and night life. My only complaint is the rooms a very small and the bathroom is beyond small. I guess it is to be expected in an old historic hotel. We stayed in a recently remodeled rooms so I expected to have a bit more room.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Stacey, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for reviewing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the property and location but regret that your room size did not exceed your expectations. Before your next visit, our reservations team would be happy to assist you personally with booking one of our many room types that may meet your preferences. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back during your next visit to La Jolla!
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Cameron S wrote a review Feb 2024
3 contributions1 helpful vote
This hotel & resort is amazing! The views of the ocean, restaurants to eat at, and of course the beautiful rooms with so much character. Our check-in and checkout process was seamless, thanks to Jenny. She welcomed us with kindness and sweetness and was very informative. Concierge Moore got us a reservation at a restaurant nearby that had zero availability online and offered us a glass of champagne while we received our keys. The valet & bell service was very attentive. Mike at the pool served us Piña Coladas while we were enjoying the hot tub. We even took the complementary electric bikes out for a ride while we waited for our room, which made the time go by quickly. Thank you to the La Valencia Ream for making our weekend getaway so special! We can't wait to go back!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Cameron, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at La Valencia Hotel. It's always a pleasure to hear when our team leaves such an impression, especially Jenny, our Chef Concierge Mark, and Mike at the pool! On behalf of our team, we look forward to your return visit.
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Ernie I wrote a review Feb 2024
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Outstanding visit to the LaValencia hotel. The staff was great, w a special shoutout to the concierge who made a perfect recommendation for dinner nearby. They host an annual conference for a VC Fund I’m involved with. Flawless execution!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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S B wrote a review Feb 2024
Huntington Beach, California4 contributions3 helpful votes
The staff was friendly and concierge greeted us with champagne. The room was cozy and the view was spectacular. We were able to see the sea lions swimming from the window in the room. Loved the location and the ability to walk to great restaurants and shopping.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you for your kind review of La Valencia Hotel. Our team is thrilled to know that you enjoyed your experience, especially our Concierge, Mark, and the wonderful views and location. We value your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon to the Pink Lady.
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MO S wrote a review Jan 2024
3 contributions2 helpful votes
My recent stays at La Valencia Hotel were made exceptional by front desk employees Noah and Anna. Their professionalism and commitment to guest satisfaction were outstanding. Both Noah and Anna consistently provided attentive and personalized service, ensuring a comfortable and seamless experience. Their dedication to maintaining high standards in customer care was evident in every interaction. The quality of service, marked by its consistency across my visits, reflects their exceptional skills in the hospitality industry. I extend my gratitude to Noah and Anna for their exemplary service, which has made La Valencia Hotel my preferred choice for future stays. Their efforts have greatly contributed to the positive reputation of La Valencia Hotel and are a testament to the value of excellent customer service in the hospitality sector.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 29 Jan 2024
Dear Mo, Thank you for taking the time to leave this glowing review of your recent stay at La Valencia Hotel. It's always a pleasure to hear when our team leaves such an impression, especially our amazing front desk staff, Noah and Anna. On behalf of our team, we look forward to your return visit.
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₹37,390 - ₹60,106 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
la valencia jolla, hotel la valencia, la valencia la jolla
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United StatesCaliforniaSan DiegoLa Jolla
NUMBER OF ROOMS
114
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Valencia Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to La Valencia Hotel?
Nearby attractions include La Jolla Cove (0.2 km), Children's Pool (0.4 km), and Ellen Browning Scripps Park (0.07 km).
What are some of the property amenities at La Valencia Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at La Valencia Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at La Valencia Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at La Valencia Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid private parking nearby, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to La Valencia Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bobboi Natural Gelato, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, and Catania.
Are there opportunities to exercise at La Valencia Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does La Valencia Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, La Valencia Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is La Valencia Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of La Jolla.
Are any cleaning services offered at La Valencia Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at La Valencia Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.