San Diego Hotels
Grande Colonial
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910 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel. 800/826-1278, 858/454-2181
Fax. 858/454-5679
Possessed of an old-world European flair that's more London or Georgetown than seaside La Jolla, the Grande Colonial earned accolades for the complete restoration in 2001 of its polished mahogany paneling, brass fittings, and genteel library and lounge. Today, a large spray of fresh flowers is the focal point in the lounge, where guests gather in front of the fireplace for drinks -- often before enjoying dinner at the hotel's excellent Nine-Ten restaurant. Guest rooms are quiet and elegantly appointed, with beautiful draperies and traditional furnishings. The hotel is a block from the ocean, but many rooms have sea views. Relics from the early days include oversize closets and meticulously tiled bathrooms; numerous historic photos illustrate the fascinating story of the hotel, which started as a full-service apartment hotel in 1913. Among La Jolla's minihorde of deluxe properties, the Grande Colonial is often overlooked. In fact, it's a sleeper that provides comparatively good value.
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