La Jolla San Diego, California
Renovated
2007
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Luxe ClassicOutside the door
Mahogany elevator curio
La Jolla's oldest original hotel pairs early-century seaside elegance with preserved historic wings, offering a calm, residential village retreat.
What it’s good at
Listed
Georgian arches, chandeliers, and a traditional seaside hearth anchor the public spaces.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
French doors, chandeliers, a crackling fire in the gorgeous lobby: this is the stuff the Grande Colonial is made of.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Prospect Street in central La Jolla, the front doors open onto boutique-lined sidewalks a short walk from coastal bluffs.
The rooms
Selected suites feature window seats looking out to Scripps Park and the Pacific, finished with goose-down bedding and warm coastal tones.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool sits inside the private brick courtyard, lined with cushioned loungers and striped umbrellas.
NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar
Farm-to-table California cooking and tasting menus are served across the dining room and sidewalk patio on Prospect Street.
How it began
Before Hollywood stars visited, the ground floor housed the village drugstore, where Gregory Peck's father worked as the resident pharmacist.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.