Grande Colonial la Jolla

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The Grande Colonial (The), in La Jolla, is a 3 star luxury hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, and provides free parking, an airport shuttle, and internet access. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable", "super", and "great". What travelers said they loved: "the ocean", "the view", "the service", "the location", "the area", "the pool", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Boutique Hotels), Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks"), and seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including George's At The Cove , The Marine Room Restaurant , and Tapenade . Also nearby: Gallery La Jolla , Hard Rock Cafe , and University of California San Diego . Other local places to consider are Empress Hotel La Jolla and La Jolla Beach And Tennis.

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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic hotel, very nice decor and they are very helpful here, the pool is nice and the hotel is right in town which is nice especially because they have good stores, resteraunts and galleries here....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by isabel p.

2.0 of 5 stars. Very disappointed...Pros:- Nice room, walk in closet and flat screen TV- Nice pool ( a bit cold though, even if they mention "heated", customers -including us- complained about the temperature of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunshine M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yeah baby! This hotel is fantastic. For $205/night, my girlfriends stayed in a beautiful room with down pillows and comforters and SUPER SOFT beds! They also had a huge plasma TV, an iPOD...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jose p.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome! My employer booked this hotel for us for a meeting a few weeks back, they know wassupThe decor is very nice and old schoolish, kinda like a victorian home with all the modern...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Can't say enough good things about this hotel! by Lauri W. at InsiderPages

We stayed here for our daughter's wedding on the beach. We had several rooms, and everyone was so happy with the hotel. It is historic and beautiful. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Kudos to the bell...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the architecture of this hotel. The patio area is a really nice place to throw a birthday party on a sunny weekend day. There is valet service for your guests, and the catering is really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marisa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can't say enough about this hotel. Friendly and attentive staff, affordable rates, beautiful grounds, and a fantastic room. When we visit, we stay in a junior suite with full ocean view - highly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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a nice place for conferences by Mary O. at InsiderPages

Besides being a wonderful spot to stay as a guest, this is also a great place to hold receptions and small conferences. My husband's office has a dinner here every year, and it is a lovely place for an outside...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Great Stay by Matthew B. at InsiderPages

We stayed 2 days at the Grande Colonial. The location is perfect for walking around La Jolla Village or down to the beach and along the seafront. The restaurant Nine Ten is pricey but highly recommended (we...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ingrid L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes a girl's gotta get away. I spent a weekend here with two girlfriends and took advantage of their Surf Package. I was not disappointed! The hotel is nice, clean, has an adjoining...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Nine-Ten Restaurant

We love to split a hot half-baked chocolate cake with caramel sauce and a glass of port. Also, the breakfasts on the patio on lovely too. Very nice bar and cute bartenders.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Great View by Millie W. at InsiderPages

This hotel has a wonderful view of the ocean. The rooms are elegant, and there is plenty of room to keep your luggage. They do not mess up on their wake up calls and their room service is prompt and delicious....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Great View, Lots of Charm

If you're staying at the Grande Colonial or just in La Jolla, go eat at their Nine-Ten restaurant, you won't be disappointed! Great food and wine list. I would recommend it if you're in the neighborhood...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Travelocity

This hotel is a little pricey but you get what you pay for. We were upgraded to a jr. suite with a lovely ocean view. Great location for shopping and La Jolla Cove. If you like plush beds with down comforters...
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TripAdvisor

The hotel and room was beautiful! I found the valet to be very friendly and helpful. Also, the housekeeping...
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TripAdvisor

We were at the Grande Colonial in December 2004 and had a terrific stay.We had a room with a view of...
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New York Times

This white wedding-cake-style hotel has ocean views and is in central La Jolla village. Built in 1913 and expanded and redesigned in 1925-26, the Colonial is graced with charming European details: chandeliers,...
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TripAdvisor

After reading about various hotels in La Jolla, I decided on the Grande Colonial and loved my two-night...
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TripAdvisor

We found this hotel on the last leg of our coastal holiday in California and what a gem it was.Lovely...
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GoCityKids

Built in 1913, renovated 1999, the Grande Colonial is just steps away from the beach.
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TripAdvisor

Stayed Friday through Monday for 22nd Wedding Anniversary. Had Junior Suite (check for deals and packages...
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TripAdvisor

We stayed at the Grande Colonial in June of 02. It was a bit chilly but the hotel made up for it. Quaint...
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TripAdvisor

We stayed one night in room 424, the nothwestern corner oceanview room. Upon arrival, we were breathless...
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Travelocity

The AAA Three-Diamond Grand Colonial La Jolla is located approximately 12 miles from the San Diego Airport and downtown San Diego. Within one block of the hotel is the scenic Southern California coastline,...
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TripAdvisor

My husband and I spent 3 nights at the Grande Colonial in LaJolla and loved it! It's a perfect location...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Grande Colonial in La Jolla, California. Check the weather, and locate...
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Fodor's

This white wedding-cake hotel has ocean views and is in central La Jolla village. Built in 1913 and expanded and redesigned in 1925-26, the Grande Colonial is graced with charming European details:...
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wGuides.com

Built originally in 1913 as the Colonial Apartment Hotel, this elegant seaside hotel has undergone many renovations, including the recent addition of air conditioning. That, along with newly redecorated...
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Yahoo! Travel

If you are like me and like to stay in hotels with some historic charm, the Grande Colonial is a great choice. We stayed on the 3rd floor in a sunny room with a partial view of the ocean. It...
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Yahoo! Travel

The location was fabulous and The Grande Colonial was like a bed and breakfast but with the comforts of a hotel. Being a local of San Diego, I wanted to show my Bostonian fiance a bit of La Jolla...
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Yahoo! Travel

I think they are depending on reputation more then true service. My experience anyways.
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TripAdvisor

My bf and I stayed here New Year's Weekend, 2005. We got one of the full ocean view rooms (room 506)....
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TripAdvisor

My sister-in-law and I stayed one night at the Grande Colonial 3-21-05. When I made our reservations,...
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Orbitz

Situated in the seaside village of La Jolla, the Grande Colonial offers classic European styling in the intimate setting of a boutique hotel. Commanding views of the coastline, the hotel is steps from miles of...
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