The Grande Colonial Hotel La Jolla
The Grande Colonial Hotel has always been one of my favorite places in La Jolla. I like the historic ambiance, and a recent upgrade has added a polished, luxurious feel.
Full disclosure: of all the hotels in San Diego’s favorite coastal community, my husband and I chose the charming Grande Colonial – then the Colonial Inn – for our wedding reception.
Located in a prime spot on Prospect Street, the hotel is comprised of four adjacent buildings offering a total of 93 rooms and suites. More than half of these have ocean views. Painted an inviting creamy color with blue awnings, the complex has long been a popular La Jolla landmark.
Originally two apartment hotels built in 1913 and 1926, the Grande Colonial’s spacious rooms come with old world touches such as the original black and white tile bathroom floors – as well as modern noise-abating dual-glazed windows. The Garden Terrace building and the Little Hotel By the Sea offer kitchens and some two bedroom, two bathroom suites that are ideal for travelers staying for an extended time.
Insider tip #1: if it’s available, reserve the Ambassador Suite (#235) in the Little Hotel By the Sea. Named for one of the hotel’s owners who was the ambassador to Italy, it’s an ideal spot for honeymooning. This part of the hotel also has its own deck with a view of the ocean and the seal colony at The Children’s Pool.
Tip #2 Call the hotel directly to see what special packages they might be able to offer when you’re visiting.
The Grande Colonial’s Nine-Ten Restaurant serves award-winning cuisine and is open for all meals seven days a week. The hotel also has a heated pool, a colorful garden courtyard, and an elegant lounge.
The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla*** will take place on May 19 and The Grande Colonial Hotel is offering a special package for anyone traveling to San Diego to attend this event. In fact, they frequently provide support to La Jolla’s not-for-profit organizations, and this is much appreciated by our community.
La Jolla is San Diego’s favorite coastal community.
***The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla is one of our community’s favorite annual events, and I’ll tell you more about it in my next post.
Contact me if you need help planning your trip to La Jolla or another part of San Diego.
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Category: Hotels, Insider Tips
About the Author (Author Profile)
I live in La Jolla and I'm a travel writer, so in addition to enjoying my home town's great weather, beautiful surroundings, and range of cultural and recreational options, I also see La Jolla - and the rest of San Diego - as a travel destination. And what I see sometimes drives me batty. People vacation in La Jolla, but don't take advantage of everything our community offers, so I decided to start this blog and provide insider advice for out-of-towners. Hey. I figure if I can write insider tips about exotic destinations on Authentic Luxury Travel, I ought to be able to lead readers off the beaten path that starts just outside my front door. In the process, I'm having fun revisiting my favorite places and discovering some new ones. Travel writers are naturally snoopy, and this blog is my excuse to have a good ol' sticky beak around my home town. I hope you find it helpful. If you are coming to La Jolla or another area of San Diego and would like my help in planning your trip, please read "Need Help Planning Your Trip" and then email me at ehansen298@aol.com. Elizabeth HansenSubscribe
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