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Historic hotel near shops in seaside La Jolla, CA
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Located near high-end shops and restaurants in the village of La Jolla, this sophisticated California hotel is a block from the beach and 12 miles from downtown San Diego.
Private pool
Originally constructed in 1913 with a 1928 addition, the historical Grande Colonial Hotel offers a graceful marble lobby, private garden pool, and a market-fresh menu at Nine-Ten restaurant.
Ocean or village views
Grande Colonial Hotel's 93 smoke-free guestrooms provide large windows that open to ocean or village views, ceiling fans, down bedding, bathrobes, and nightly turndown service.
Hotel Amenities
- General
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The 4-building Grande Colonial La Jolla is 1 block from La Jolla Cove and 6 miles from the concentration of high-tech/biotech industries known as the Golden Triangle. It's located amid entertainment and shopping districts, with downtown San Diego 12 miles away.
The Grande Colonial provides complimentary WiFi and high-speed wired Internet access thoughout all public spaces, including the hotel's 6 conference rooms, and in all guestrooms and suites. This completely smoke-free hotel features an elegant, antique-filled lobby, a stylish restaurant and bar, and an ocean-view terrace with private garden pool. Passes (surcharge) are available to La Jolla Sports Club, 1 block away.
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 5
- Audiovisual equipment
- Babysitting or childcare
- Valet parking
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Concierge services
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Fireplace in lobby
- Total number of rooms - 93
- Secure parking
- Parking (surcharge)
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 465
- Smoke-free property
- Garden
- Number of buildings/towers - 4
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Restaurant
- Year Built 1913
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 5,000
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 6
- Internet
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
- Parking
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Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
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- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Premium bedding
- Iron/ironing board
- Clock radio
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Complimentary bottled water
- Wake-up calls
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Window opens
- Desk
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- LCD TV
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cable TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Speakerphone
- Daily housekeeping
- iPod docking station
- Water view
- Ocean view
- Courtyard view
- Garden view
- Pool view
- Dining
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Nine-Ten: Located adjacent to the lobby, this contemporary, upscale restaurant and bar features seasonal California Cuisine menus and a diverse award-winning wine list (including half-bottles and selections by the glass). Offers indoor, sidewalk patio, or ocean view terrace dining. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Happy Hour Mon - Fri. Three private dining rooms can accommodate 75 guests.
Room Service: Available from early morning until late evening.
- Recreation
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The hotel features an ocean-view terrace and private garden pool. Passes (surcharge) are available to La Jolla Sports Club, one block away.
The hotel is one block from the beach, four miles from the Torrey Pines Gliderport, five miles from the Torrey Pines Golf Course and Torrey Pines Nature Reserve, and six miles from Mission Bay Aquatic Park, affording numerous recreational opportunities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Water skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Boating nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
- Accessibility
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To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
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Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out
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Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
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Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
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Pets not allowed
- General
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a 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.
- Fees
- Show non-mandatory fees HideThe following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Additional Details
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Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Awards & Affiliations
- Details
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- The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.