La Valencia Hotel

La Valencia is a top favorite hotel of mine and this trip did not disappoint. I was in town for business and stayed through the weekend to enjoy La Jolla. While a boutique hotel, it was accommodating for business meetings and also had the amenities to relax over the weekend. Jessica was fantastic at the front desk and worked with my multiple requests and date changes. The valet staff, especially Nick, was professional and he remembered my name after the first introduction. Mike at the pool had the perfect balance of letting me enjoy my quiet time, yet also being attentive to my food/drink orders. La Valencia is a fantastic destination whether for work or pleasure. I will definitely be back!

The Entire Staff at this Hotel is so efficient, friendly, and hospitable--from the Valet to the Restaurant and Lobby bar area to the Front Desk. Gorgeous setting, Hotel, and just the best.

Michael Mele was the most amazing, outstanding professional, and courteous server that we have had in a very, very long time. He went above and beyond. Service was stellar. He gets a 10! We were here for a family dinner for our son’s 17th birthday.

We arrived at the hotel and they had upgraded us to a Suite. We had a view of the ocean. It was spectacular. The living room was spacious with comfy chairs and a sofa and a big screen tv. There was a fridge and of course, coffee and tea and water. The Bathroom had a sink and mirrors as you entered, and a toilet. The shower was enormous, and the bathtub deep and perfect fun for two. The bedroom was large, with a closet in the hallway, and a very large screen TV. Very comfortable. Of course, the cozy hotel bathrobes were supplied. When we got back that night, there was a bottle of champagne with a sweet card wishing us a happy anniversary. The swimming pool was large and very warm. The gym had the needed elliptical and treadmill, and Peloton. Everywhere is lovely and clean. Everyone was very helpful if we had any questions. The staff seem happy at their jobs. I like to see that. Each morning, the outdoor furniture was carefully put out and arranged perfectly for the guests. We were so centrally located that we walked to the ocean and along the Cove daily. We loved learning and seeing the seals, sea lions, pelicans, and cormorants. We hope to return. It is a great place to stay. I highly recommend it.

This is the premier hotel in La Jolla, without exception. The location alone would be the justification for choosing it. Imagine a full service, luxury hotel with old world charm in the heart of the "downtown" of the village, but also virtually on the ocean, built on the bluff. Every room type imaginable. We stayed in a "villa," presumably named because it was in one of several smaller buIldings with fireplaces and beside both the pool and the ocean. There were several restaurants and the connected Whaling Bar, which was a very popular destination for La Jolla residents and gusts alike. But the most memorable aspect of our stay was the staff. Everyone, and I mean everyone, was professional, courteous, sincere, and always with a smile, Just exceptional.