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The La Valencia Hotel, in La Jolla, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury resort. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "relaxing". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". What travelers said they loved: "the location", "the pool", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Boutique Hotels) and Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks"). 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 . Also consider Marriott--La Jolla .
Silent-film stars flocked to La Jolla's pink palace when it was new in 1926, and this refined Spanish-style retreat continues to be a favorite of celebrities and San Diego's well-to-do. This is a hushed,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was spending the week in the adjacent La Valencia Hotel and it happened to coincide with San Diego Restaurant Week. I've stayed at the hotel many times, but never actually ate in the hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I travel to La Jolla several times each year on business. Over the years I have stayed at several of the finer hotels in La Jolla, but about two years ago I stayed here and have returned for each...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No doubt, the balcony seating offers beautiful views, particularly if you are seated along the edges. The food however, left much to be desired. The caesar salad was so fishy -- a bit too much for my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an amazing place! The only thing better than the view was the wonderful tasting menu. The food was excellently prepared and presented. The waitstaff was attentive without being meddlesome. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went in with my husband last Saturday night -- walked in late-ish, around 8:30. No spots at the bar but the hostess seated us at a small booth right away, even tho' we said we were just in for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I Had family from Florida staying for a week. I chose this hotel for it's location perfect for people who don't want to bother with a rental car but still want to see the sights & older people who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a place with great views of the ocean in La Jolla, while dining or listening to live music in the lounge, this is the place! It is a very romantic place to just sit back and enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed Monday to Thursday and we just loved the boutique feel of the hotel. You walk in and it's a bit old fashioned but very cute. You can gaze at the ocean view out of the hotel's gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there twice for special occasions. The service, view and decor are excellent. The food was extremely good both times I was there. It is very expensive for this area. As someone else said,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have eaten Sunday brunch here twice, about 10 years apart. The last time, we had reservations for a certain time, but we were not allowed to enter until 1 hour and 5 minutes after our reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Way overpriced. Its a beautiful view but the rooms are teeny tiny for the price. Yeah, yeah its historic... Who cares? I worked there for a while and its a disgusting kitchen, terrible management, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner tonight and had an excellent time. The view of course is incredible. The restaurant is very small, very intimate and quiet. It was very relaxing from beginning to end. Nothing was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Btw, dinner for 2 is easily $300
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omg, this is one of my favorite hotels! We stayed in their oceanview suite with full on buttler service. It was amazing! I guess I love this hotel because it's cozy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to say it but I concur with some of the other reviewers. The bartender is a total wanker. Maybe he's jaded from working there for the last 50 years but he could at least acknowledge the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great brunch!
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had our wedding reception here 18 years ago (and still live in San Diego) and came back to spend a night to walk down memory lane (without the post-marriage kids). Got an incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having gotten to work early, I decided I would treat myself to a fancy breakfast. What better place than La Valencia... so I thought.I ordered the Chorizo tacos, at $16 ! nothing special abouth them...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best restaurant in san diego...excellent service and very inventive food. only 8 tables in the restaurant so you do need to have reservation. Try the prie fix menu....worth $75.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Technically, I didn't stay here. A couple of colleagues and I (fellow student government, student senators) visited San Diego State University and UCSD for a leadership conference. La Jolla is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although the Hotel La Valencia has three restaurants, the Sky Room is by far the finest of the three and, for that matter, one of the finest restaurants in all of San Diego County. The restaurant was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best kept secret in La Jolla!
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Mediterranean Room for Sunday Brunch. It's just on the so-so side. Way too pricey for what you get. It was about $50 a person for the all you can eat buffet. The buffet offerings were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I went here for New Years Eve and it was outstanding. It started off a little rocky when we showed up for our 8pm reservation (made a month in advance) to be told there was not an 8pm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Attended a wedding here and we were impressed by the historic charm and scenic views that this hotel offered. From the moment you walk in there is an adorable ambiance, from the small pub to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a whim we were headed out to PB, but decided to hit up La Jolla...Azuls was closed so we went for a walk and stumbled into this place.Quite, small crowd. Was great we had some good talks. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It almost---almost--makes me miss smoking in bars. Dark, old-man bar feel. Wooden paneling, lots of private booths. The color green comes to mind . . . a little New York. Definitely not a typical...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing hotel, beautiful views. Very exclusive place. Food very good, so are the drinks and teas.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being that it was Easter Sunday, I thought it was only appropriate to have "Sunday Brunch" after church. I have eaten at La Valencia Hotel before for brunch, but I thought that it would be special...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. Gorgeous panoramic view of the ocean. We had the perfect reservation and got to watch the sun set over La Jolla from a table right against the window. It was really spectacularly nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a classy place. Beautiful hotel overall. Great brunch, great location. If you have never hada "whaler", go get this delicious dessert drink from the"Whaling Bar". The rooms are over-rated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service are very good here, and you can't beat the location on top of the Valencia hotel. There are only a handful of tables, so each one gets plenty of attention and all of them have a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the recommended wine, I need help lol. I like that Sky Room is hidden, thus it has a certain air of privacy and exclusivity.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Staying at La V is a unique experince. Love the old school elevator and great room service.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My guy and I had dinner there a few days ago. We had made reservations for 8:30, but got there about 25 mins early. There was a private party and the maitre d' offered to have us wait at the bar on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it kills me to do this because i LOVE the whaling bar, adore their staff who are beyond kind to me and my family and i have been going there my entire life....but I recently dined there on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I come here on occasion and we always really enjoy the atmosphere. We normally have a couple of drinks at the bar and then hit the terrace area to catch the view. They mix really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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I've never stayed at La Valencia but friends did and it was nicer than I expected. It's a bit pricey but the rooms are big -- I've met people for drinks there and they loved it.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd visited the La Valencia quite a few years back during college days. I couldn't afford to stay in the hotel but managed to eat and drink my way to several good memories. My wife and I recently...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I held my graduation luncheon at La Valencia. This was pre-yelp days so I can't quite remember how I decided on it...but I was very glad I did. They do a fabulous job at holding events - even my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Great views all around make this place really special. The food is excellent too and our waiter was very friendly and helpful suggesting which dishes we might like. I was impressed.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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This hotel is beautiful, definetely the most high class hotel in La Jolla. If you are a tourist and have a large bugdet stay there, it will be a good experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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The La Valencia Hotel is a wonderful hotel if you are visiting La Jolla. It is in the center of town and near everything. You can walk to the cove and there are restaurants right on the street. The restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Even though the prices have gone up to keep pace with the evil Jack's, the Whaling Bar still makes the best martini in town. They fill your martini glass and they give you a tiny little shaker filled to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just woke up from my 3 hour post brunch coma. It is 5pm on a Sunday. I'd like to thank the folks at La Valencia Hotel and the makers of champagne everywhere.I think I've found my new favorite spot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here with my peeps (their treat) and really enjoyed it.... the lemon sole was outstanding. Service was kind. fast, considerate. Lighting was just right. Drinks came fast and strong....
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the other reviews define this hotel as well and even better then I could. The views; incredible, service; perfection, service; anything you need or want is done and done well.Worth it? You...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the drinks were good. The food is amazing. I had a prawn salad and it came with just the perfect amount of dressing. My friend had a bowl of clam chowder, also perfect. But oh, so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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Sky Room is one of my favorite restaurants in La Jolla! They have the most amazing view overlooking the ocean! Upsale french restaurant and an amazing place to take that special someone! The staff is also...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVED this hotel! I have never been to a hotel with such an amazing friendly & helpful staff.We had a large group of people staying here for our wedding and everyone was incredibly happy and really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been avoiding writing this review because I try not to be negative. But what I experienced here with the help still has me thinking about "what a jerk" the bartender was. The food was about a 3...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, LOVE La V for Sunday brunch!!!!!My husband took me there this morning for my birthday - YEAH! - we have been on many occasions before - including the morning after our wedding night - and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing views, and I'm not talking about the water! It was the Sunday brunch buffet view! Brunch to die for! Chocolate fountains, fresh raw oysters, king crab legs, salmon, benedicts, every type of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joined our friends for a Sunday Brunch to celebrate a Bday - I never tried brunch here. Great call on her part. We were seated in the Mediterranean room, I loved how the room was filled with wide...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!! We stayed here during my brother's wedding and it was amazing. The staff was beyond helpful and friendly, the room was great, the bed was sooooo comfortable, and the pool was a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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I have had Mother's day brunch here. The food is excellent. I have been to 2 weddings here and they were beautifully done. The hotel has the perfect setting overlooking the ocean. It is old and classy. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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My husband and I had a great seafood meal in this restaurant. I had the dover sole, and he had the swordfish. Service was efficient and the waiters were friendly. A little pricey but this is La Jolla. Would...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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To stay at the La Valencia at least once in your life should be a goal for everyone. It is a charming old hotel in the heart of La Jolla and a favorite spot for tourists and locals. The rooms are somewhat...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Located in the La Valencia, this bar and grill is a real find, albeit a dark room when you first enter. The staff has been there a while and know the locals. The grill provides light appetizers to heavier...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for dinner while on a 'staycation' .. i'd only been to the valencia once before for a book luncheon and i thought of trying it again. We made reservations by phone on a sunday evening,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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If you have never dined at this lovely old restaurant overlooking the La Jolla Cove, then you are missing one of La Jolla's finest traditions. Dinner there should be reserved for special occasions, as the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite brunch in SD! Everything was phenomenal! This is the only buffet brunch I have ever been to with top quality produce. Heirloom tomatoes were fabulous, and you can't beat the view....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Mediterranean Room at La Valencia is a great breakfast spot. I've been going there regularly for breakfast about once a month for the past year or so and I'd really recommend it to anyone who...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We celebrated my friends birthday at the La Valenica Hotel's Sunday brunch. We reserved a table outside on the terrace overlooking the ocean. The weather was absolutely perfect that day. We hung...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG totally awesome!!! If you are looking to get away to a place that makes you forget you have a 9 to 5 then yeah the Valencia is what you are looking for. We went to San Diego and had to get a hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It is a beautiful hotel, with beautiful views....but the last 2 times I went there I have had the WORST service. The other day my mom and I were shopping in downtown LJ and thought we would stop in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This Review is only for my dining experience, never stayed here...I'd been wanting to try this place for lunch for a while so my friends and I reserved a time for Sunday Brunch. The food assortments...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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If you just want to take it all in, relax, leave the rest of the world behind and enjoy whomever you're with, this is the place to go. The Whaling Bar & Grill is the best and worth a visit. Great ambiance,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I made reservations for restaurant week. Big mistake. The service was poor considering what a high end hotel this is supposed to be. The food wasn't so great that it made up for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for restaurant week, and while the service was really great, the food was only mediocre. We had the seafood paella and the scallops for the entrees. They were good, but just didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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My boyfriend and I went to celebrate and the manager was really great about calling me back about getting our reservation set up. We got dressed... make sure you do. Some people showed up in shorts and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met a friend here for drinks and appetizers a couple of evenings ago. The Whaling Bar excels at what it is: a comfortable place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the company of good friends. Sure, it's in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch buffet review. I had heard great things about their brunch buffet (from 1 or 2 people) & finally decided to check it out. So disappointed. For $50, I'd rather spend my money elsewhere. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Mediterranean Room at La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla, has a great spread for Sunday Brunch!First, Sunday Brunch means unlimited Champagne to me! They serve this liberally. Love my Bubbles!Next, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been to. The coral pink hotel looks like something out of a Fred & Ginger flick. You walk inside and you feel like you have been transported...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the 4 and 5 star reviews, I suggested that our company take a couple business partners to this place for a Monday lunch. Food was mediocre, nothing to RAVE about. We ordered everything...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a real gem. Hubby and I went there several years ago for our 10th anniversary dinner when we lived in the SD area . What an incredible view from this restaurant! We had such a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for our anniversary dinner expecting a tasty, refined, expensive meal with great service and view. We got pretty much everything that we expected.We had the tasting menu ($125/person w/o...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
review for dinner on terrace. it was okay, felt a bit institutional, like a senior might say 'yes, we always go to La Valencia for the 1st week in June'. food ok but ideas did not work for me eg...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was my birthday and I wanted to have a very special, cozy dinner watching the sunset. My boyfriend took me to the Sky Room. An antique elevator took us to the 10th floor, a fancy and elengantly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous! The foie gras was beautifully done and the Japanese Kobe was beyond description!!!! But I'll try: like butter in the mouth, gorgeous, divine. Views to die for. Our maitre d' was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Mediterranean Room Restaurant very last minute. We quickly made a reservation on opentable.com and headed straight there. When we got there, we had a hard time looking for it. We did not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dont know why I keep trying brunch buffet places when I have come to the conclusion that I just dont like buffets.This one was ok. Not bad, not good, decent selection. But nothing really stood out...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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The view is great looking out over the water of the cove. They have seating outside or inside and either one is great. Inside they have music playing and outside you can enjoy the beautiful view and ocean...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been ages since I've seen the beauty of La Jolla. On Prospect Street, there lies a lush row of upscale shops, galleries and luxurious hotel getaways alongside the beach. It's like putting Rodeo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here only for breakfast a hand full of times. The best tables are those close to the windows facing the ocean. Food is expensive but decent. I always go with the eggs benedict. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely Sunday Brunch...Gorgeous View...Magnificent environment: As pompous as this sounds, think "Old Money" with a modern twist. It's got charm, class, glamour and panache. I've never had a bad or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and service...it better be for the price! We had the tasting menu and it was one great dish and glass of wine after another. The steak was like butter! Best I've ever had. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Good food and a great atmosphere are waiting for you at The Sky Room. The panoramic vista's and view of the ocean are worth the wait. Location can get busy and is expensive so plan accordingly.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For balcony bar only.....Amazing view, great vodka tonics, and yummy peanuts. Great place for a treat on your own or bringing out of town guests. I have always found room on the outside balcony....
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I think of this tropical, old-world/mediterranean, pink hotel overlooking the La Jolla Cove--- I can't help but ponder that the Eagles song "Hotel California" may have been inspired by this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday brunch at the La Valencia Hotel was the perfect way to start my boyfriend's birthday! We sat in the Mediterranean Room by the windows and enjoyed the view of the ocean as we ate tons and tons...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never stayed here, so I can't tell you about the rooms or the staff, but I CAN tell you that this is the best place, if visiting La Jolla for the day, to use the bathroom. Really! You just walk...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First hotel I ever stayed out in the San Diego area, so I was very fortunate indeed!They had overbooked, so bumped me from Ocean view room to Ocean front suite! I felt very spoiled and only regret was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First hotel and the the first place I ever dined in San Diego/La Jolla. Still on of my favorites!! Love the view and the ambience!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here because my friend got married here on 7-7-07. It was a cute hotel. Everyone was super friendly. Coming from the Marmont, there was some tough competition. However, with our ocean...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about the Sunday Brunch at the Mediterranean Room and Tropical Patio at La Valencia Hotel...? Two things...1)so much damn good food your eyes (and stomach) might pop out2)the view...its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The La Valencia reminds me of a beautiful pink wedding cake. I used to stay here with my parents when I was younger and I always remember wanting to lick the pink pink walls of this beautiful hotel....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whaling bar = a dark hotel bar. We were hoping the Sky Room was open, but they're doing some work on it, so the Whaling Room was the only one open. Eh. :|Bar with a view or a dark viewless bar. Oh, no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Valencia is a tradition for my friends and me - we've never had a bad time at the Sunday champagne brunch. Request a table on the patio and enjoy the endless champagne. I wouldn't say that the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Outstanding number of excellent selections for your Brunch pleasure. Service is very good. You won't be dissapointed. N.B. In order for any restaurant to earn my 5 star rating they must have extremely clean,...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We took Christine C.'s advice and stopped in for drinks. We entered the Whaling Bar and took a seat. I loved the dark red walls and heavy wood accents... they set a romantic and mysterious tone....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Whaling Bar has a great upscale, seaside eatery that has a lot of maritime decorations. I can't really afford to dine here on a regular basis, but I do recommend coming her for their Thursday...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to go to the La Valencia for drinks at some point in your life. It is a lovely little ritual I have with my family. The La Valencia is a luxurious and super expensive hotel. It is historic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Sky Room is one of my favorite restaurants in La Jolla. This restaurant is hidden atop La Valencia hotel and culinarily presents itself as a great purveyor of fine dishes. The coastal view is,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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There are some great restaurants in La Jolla, but non combine the ambience of the Mediterranean room, the food and the view. It is definitely one of the most spectacular in San Diego. The staff is extremely...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Valencia for brunch on Sundays: aaaahhh...What a great buffet of fine delicacies in a charming atmosphere! The food is succulent and refined. Lobster, eggs of any sort, scrumptious mountains of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Whaling Bar and Grill is just a classic lunch rendezvous or late afternoon cocktails meeting place. The bar is nice, and its "tenders" know their job very well. Great place to indulge in a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing view of La Jolla cove... imagine going to some sort of secret bar, as you go up the elevator. Reservations are needed as they only have a small handful of restaurants, I think there is less...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a GREAT place to meet a small group of friends for some heavy cocktails. This is a favorite with the La Jolla locals and has been for a loooong time. The key is that they keep it looking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel was awesome. It was roomy and had a great view of the beach. For the week I was down there. It's just awesome... A great place to stay.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this hotel is beautiful. It's one of my favorite places to stay when I'm in La Jolla. The staff was very accommodating. My friend and I left one hotel (see The Grand Colonial) because it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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This elegant hotel has been in the upscale La Jolla area for many, many years. The rich and famous have stayed here and keep coming back because of the wonderful hospitality and gorgeous grounds....
judysbook.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Historical yet very elegant hotel in San Diego....overlooking the jewel of La Jolla....this La Valencia hotel is definitely a splurge. Ranging from upper 200s to 300s per night, you will receive a top notch...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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LaJolla, located right next to San Diego, itself is paradise and La Valencia Hotel is located right there in the heart of LA Jolla. I found the location to be great - I went to the beach almost everyd...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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This Hotel is GORGOUS. Centrally located in the heart of La Jolla near shopping and restaurants-you won't be disappointed. We stayed here for a birthday and had our own villa. They served champagne an...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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la jolla is so tranquil, so gentile, so relaxing, that you just canit help but be drawn into the grand art of lingering here. people linger everywhere; at cafes, at the parks, by the shore drive, at the beach....
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sumptuous restaurant ideal for special occasions...
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la valencia hotel. good wine list. the dining room is also called the mediterranean room...
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Mediterranean Room in La Jolla, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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ride an old-fashioned elevator to the top floor of the la valencia hotel and you will find this classic restaurant. holding only 12 tables, the establishment is covered in royal colors of gold and red,...
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a true local hangout, the whaling bar in the la valencia hotel also sees its fair shares of hotel guests. chef luke patterson sticks with the retro tradition for which the place is known (and loved), serving...
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slide into a dark leather booth at this old-school la jolla haunt...
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Our stay in an Ocean Villa Suite at the La Valencia was wonderfully relaxing. We were pleasantly surprised...
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My husband and I actually live in San Diego, and we love spending time in La Jolla.....so, my husband...
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the best hotel in California. Impeccable service, easy parking, fantastic location.
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A perfect beach get away in the heart of La Jolla, California. Walking distance to the park, seal beach,...
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La Valencia Hotel is a deluxe property that is beautiful, historic and romantic located in the heart of the village of La Jolla and just steps to the Pacific Ocean and beaches. La Valencia's many terraces and...
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My husband and I live in NY but eloped to La Jolla in 1995. We had originally booked another hotel, but found it to be run down. So we went into town and found La Valencia. It is beautiful and when...
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This pink Spanish-Mediterranean confection drew Hollywood film stars in the 1930s and '40s with its setting and views of La Jolla Cove. Many rooms have a genteel European look, with antique pieces and...
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Envision a huge pink estate from the Golden Era of Hollywood, only with the luxury of a top-notch resort hotel. Add more to this vision by setting it in the middle of La Jolla, "the jewel" of Southern...
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My husband and I travel to a fair number of nice hotels. Based on the room price at La Valencia, we...
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More than one of the finest small inns in the country, more than a social nexus for the town, La Valencia helps create and complete the colorful scapes of sea, mountainside and village. The arriving visitor...
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Rooms were extremely small and not anything like we had expected! Location was great however as you...
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We had heard wonderful things about this hotel and therefore booked a villa for the Thanksgiving Holiday...
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La Valencia Hotel offers elegant, upscale accommodations for visitors to La Jolla and the greater San Diego area. Conveniently located in the middle of downtown La Jolla, the hotel is approximately 13 miles...
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This pink Spanish-Mediterranean confection drew Hollywood film stars in the 1930s and '40s with its setting and views of La Jolla Cove. Many rooms have a genteel European look, with antique pieces and...
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We loved our 2 night stay. Our ocean view room on the 9th floor was great. A little small but what...
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Just recently my wife and I took a vacation and stayed at the "four star" La Valencia. I have stayed...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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La Valencia Hotel is a beautiful historic and romantic hotel located in the heart of the village of La Jolla and just steps to the Pacific Ocean and beach. La Valencias many terraces and rooms face the blue...
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