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Hotel Information: Situated in the center of La Jolla Village, this Mediterranean-style hotel welcomes guests into a gracious lobby adorned with antiques, colorful 1920s Spanish tile work, and a hand-painted ceiling. A comfortable salon area has large glass windows and plush couches. Built in 1926, the hotel primarily attracts sophisticated travelers and wedding parties who revel in its rich history, fine restaurants, and ocean views.
Amenity highlights: La Valencia offers a landscaped fourth-floor patio with an outdoor pool, tiled spa tub, and seasonal poolside bar. A 24-hour fitness center and spa services are additional relaxation options.
Ocean-view dining is available in two restaurants, including the intimate 10th-floor Sky Room. The atmospheric Whaling Bar and Grill is a favorite haunt of locals.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary hotel-wide.
Rooms
La Valencia Hotel guestrooms have village or ocean views. Windows open to the fresh sea air. Rooms vary in size, layout, and decor, but all provide 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton linens and complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Marble bathrooms feature premium toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers.
Other amenities at this La Jolla, CA hotel include sitting areas with two upholstered chairs, stocked minibars, in-room safes, DVD players, and nightly turndown service. DVDs are available for rent at the front desk. A complimentary newspaper is delivered daily to each room.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Internet access - complimentary
- Bathrobes
- Bathroom telephone
- Designer toiletries
- Massage - available in room
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable/satellite TV
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary newspaper
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Direct-dial phone
- DVD player
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access - high speed
- Iron/ironing board
- Makeup mirror
- Microwave (on request)
- Minibar
- Multi-line phone
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Rollaway beds
- Shower/tub combination
- Slippers
- Smoking rooms
- Turndown service
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Renovation Notice
The hotel will be renovating from 5 January 2009 to 31 July 2009. The following areas are affected:
- Exterior
- Dining venue
Recreation
The hotel’s outdoor pool and tiled spa tub are located on a fourth-floor patio with tropical flowers and a Spanish-tiled fountain. A 24-hour fitness center offers treadmills, stair machines, stationary bikes, free weights, strength-training machines, and a massage room where spa services can be arranged (surcharge for spa services). Guests can also use the tennis facilities and full-service spa (surcharges) at La Valencia’s companion resort, Rancho Valencia, 16 miles away.
La Valencia Hotel is one block from La Jolla Cove, part of the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park, which encompasses 6,000 acres of tide and submerged lands. The beach is popular with scuba divers and snorkelers. Torrey Pines Golf Course, 6.5 miles from the hotel, offers two 18-hole courses, a golf shop, driving ranges, and pro instruction.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Boating nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming on site
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Set atop La Jolla Cove, this La Jolla hotel is one block from the ocean and San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park. The University of California, San Diego, and Torrey Pines Golf Course are within seven miles. La Valencia Hotel blends historic details and modern amenities, from an old-fashioned elevator with friendly attendant to complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access hotel-wide. A tropically landscaped patio houses an outdoor pool and tiled spa tub with a seasonal poolside bar. The 24-hour fitness center offers a range of equipment and a private room for spa treatments (surcharge). Multiple dining options include a nautically themed casual bar and grill; the 10th-floor Sky Room, which showcases California Fresh cuisine and 180-degree ocean views; and an ocean terrace restaurant, serving California cuisine with Spanish influences. Valet parking with in/out privileges is available (surcharge). |
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Parking (valet)
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Coffee in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift attendant
- Event catering
- Express check-out
- Fitness equipment
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 11
- Number of rooms: 115
- Parking (surcharge)
- Patio
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Video library
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
Guests must be at least 21 to check in.
Pets weighing 40 pounds or less are permitted (surcharge).
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pets: US$25 per pet, per night
- Valet parking: US$25 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Sky Room - Intimate restaurant on the hotel's 10th floor with 11 booths and tables, each with a 180-degree view of the Pacific Ocean. Fresh Califonian cuisine. Business casual attire (no denim). Reservations strongly recommended. Dinner served Wednesday - Sunday.
The Whaling Bar and Grill - Nautically themed, historic bar with deep-burgundy walls, red-leather banquettes, a fireplace, marine-inspired murals, and whaling artifacts. Popular gathering spot for locals and visitors. Varied menu of salads and main courses. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails. Open from morning to late evening.
La Sala and Ocean Terrace - Comfortable lounge overlooking the ocean. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Piano music several nights a week. Appetizers, cocktails. Ocean Terrace also serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Poolside bar - Open during summer months, but food and drink service is available year-round via phone in a cabana.
Room service - Available 24 hours.
Awards And Affiliations
La Valencia Hotel is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places to stay.
Address
1132 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037
USA
Nearest major airport:
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
Area:
La Jolla, California, United States of America
