Travel Tips: Top Accommodations in San Diego

If you enjoy the perks and pampering of a 4 or 5-star hotel, here are some of your best bets when visiting the San Diego area.

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar is a 5-star resort with 249 rooms spread over 3 floors. The beautiful marble lobby welcomes you, and the service is impeccable. Relax in deep soaking tubs or take a dip in the 21,000 square-foot swimming pool. The beautiful Tuscan décor and Italian textiles make this resort top notch. There is an awesome golf course so you can get in a game, and when it’s time to dine the Grand Del Mar has mouth-watering cuisine. The Addison and Amaya are the hotel’s two restaurants serving French and Mediterranean dishes and top of the line wines.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is another 5-star hotel sure to pamper you. The décor is rustic and woodsy with cozy fireplaces and hardwood furnishings. Enjoy the view of the Torrey Pines golf course, and be sure to get in a game. Take a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub, or get in a workout in the fitness center. There is also a library where you can read, shoot a game of pool, or sit down with a board game. The doormen are dressed in kilts to add to the unique atmosphere of the hotel.

The US Grant Luxury Collection Hotel was opened in 1910 by former President Ulysses S. Grant. Renovations occurred in 2005 and 2006, but the hotel has kept its old fashioned flavor. Relax on Italian linens and enjoy the original artwork that is found in each of the 270 rooms. Guests can head to the Grant Grill for some delicious California cuisine, or check out the fitness center.

The Grand Colonial Hotel in La Jolla is known for its friendly customer service and the comfortable atmosphere. Nature infused colors make the hotel seem very inviting and calming. Down bedding gives you a wonderful night’s sleep. There is an outdoor pool for exercise or just relaxing. NINE-TEN is the hotel’s restaurant which boasts fresh ingredients and awesome dishes.

Hotel Solamar, A Kimpton Hotel, is located in the Gaslamp Quarter just three blocks from the convention center. The rooms are quite welcoming with beautiful mahogany furnishings, colorful bedding, and awesome amenities like the Gilchrist & Soames bath products. Guests can relax on the sun deck or take a dip in the pool. One of the most loved perks guests enjoy is being able to have their pet accompany them. Pets will get their own designer bed as well.

L’Auberge Del Mar is a 5-star hotel named one of the best in San Diego. The 120-rooms are exquisite and luxurious. Impeccable staff will welcome you and help you get the best out of your stay. Get a beauty treatment at Spa L’Auberge, or head down the hill to the beach for some sunbathing. The on-site restaurants offer fresh seafood and there are plenty of boutiques nearby for shopping. Gold courses and the local racetrack are also nearby for entertainment.

Some of the other top listed hotels are La Valencia Hotel boasting beautiful ocean views and Egyptian cotton linens, and the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, which offers unique food options, a roof top pool, and halo-illuminated beds.

The Tower 23 Hotel caters to surfers, and has a second-floor sun deck and a fire pit. In room spa treatments are available, and the beach is right outside.

Cape Ray Carlsbad, A Hilton Resort, is located Oceanside and provides spectacular views. A large pool area is awesome for families, as is the free shuttle service to LEGOLAND.

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