Grande Colonial Hotel
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: This gracious, entirely nonsmoking hotel sits on one of the most prominent corners in the heart of the trendy La Jolla Village. The hotel presents an early 1900s ambience, which is infused with a complete renovation. Guestrooms are contained in the four-story original 1913 building, or the adjoining five-story main hotel (1928).
Amenity highlights: The elegant, antique-filled and marble-clad lobby contains slip-covered and leather club chairs, a marble fireplace, and French doors that lead to an ocean-view terrace and the garden pool below. The highly rated, and locally popular, Nine-Ten restaurant off the lobby features changing menus of contemporary cuisine, wines by the glass and other libations, and sidewalk dining. The Nine-Ten also provides room service.
Insider tip: This hotel is located on the village's main thoroughfare amid snazzy shops, restaurants, and galleries. Nonetheless, even budget-minded travelers should be able to unearth some good bargains.
Property Amenities
The four- and five-story Grande Colonial La Jolla is one block from La Jolla Cove and six miles from the concentration of high-tech/biotech industries known as the Golden Triangle. Downtown San Diego is 12 miles away.
Hotel-wide wireless Internet access is complimentary. This completely smoke-free hotel features an elegant, antique-filled lobby, a stylish restaurant and bar, and an an ocean-view terrace and private garden pool. Passes (surcharge) are available to La Jolla Sports Club, one block away.
Valet parking is available in an underground, secured parking facility.
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors: 5
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting or child care
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Dry cleaning service
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Event catering
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Fireplace in lobby
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Number of rooms: 75
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Garden
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
- Wheelchair accessible
Room Descriptions
Grande Colonial Hotel features 75 guestrooms in the four-story original 1913 building, or the adjoining five-story main hotel (1928). The rooms have large windows that open, and the hotel is completely smoke-free. Both air conditioning and ceiling fans are provided for cooling.
Beds feature down bedding and bathrooms supply Aveda toiletries and bathrobes. Among the additional amenities are in-room safes, multi-line phones with voice mail, and wired and wireless Internet access (both complimentary).
Room Features
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- CD player
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Internet access - complimentary
- Wheelchair accessible
- Clock radio
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Window opens
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
Area Attractions
La Jolla Village - next door
La Jolla Cove - 1 block
Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 block
Torrey Pines beach - 1 mile
University of California at San Diego - 4 miles
Torrey Pines Golf Course - 5 miles
Golden Triangle high-tech/biotech industries - 5-9 miles
Mission Bay - 6 miles
SeaWorld - 6 miles
Old Town San Diego - 7 miles
Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack - 9 miles
Downtown San Diego - 12 miles
Coronado - 17 miles
San Diego International Airport (SAN): Approximate driving time to the Grande Colonial Hotel is 22 minutes and distance is 15 miles.
Driving directions from San Diego International Airport:
- Take I-5 N and exit onto La Jolly Pkwy.
- La Jolla Pkwy becomes Torrey Pines Rd.
- Continue on Torrey Pines, turn right onto Prospect St, and hotel is on the right.
Getting there: The hotel can pre-arrange pick-up at the airport for more than $36 a car. Taxi fare is more than $36 and airport shuttles ($5-$15) are the least expensive. Rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are more than $36. All fees are subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.
Getting around: Walking is the best way around to the numerous shops, restaurants, galleries, and other attractions of La Jolla. To go farther, the best choice is a rental car. Driving in the San Diego area frequently involves the use of freeways and in the downtown core, one-way streets. Once downtown, buses, trolleys, and Coaster commuter rail can be used for single fares of less than $5. All fees are subject to change without notice.
Activities
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
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Golfing
- Golf - driving range
- Hiking/biking trails
- Fishing
- Boating
- Bicycle rentals
- Running track/path
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Scuba diving
- Rowing or canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Whale-watching
- Tennis
- Mountain biking
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
Restaurants & Bars
Nine-Ten: Located adjacent to the lobby, this contemporary, upscale, restaurant and bar features ever-changing menus, a diverse wine list (including half-bottles and selections by the glass), serves all meals, and offers both indoor and sidewalk dining. Room Service:Available from early morning until late evening. |
Location
910 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037
USA
Nearest major airport:
San Diego, CA (SAN-Lindbergh Field)
Area:
Beach Cities, San Diego, California, United States of America
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
