San Diego’s Top Luxury Hotels

Pamper yourself with an upscale stay

From gorgeous beachside hideaways to elegant Downtown digs, San Diego is graced with a generous collection of luxury hotel options. Elevate your San Diego stay by making one of these ultra-luxurious, award-winning resorts and hotels your home away from home. You may not ever want to leave.

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Just ahead of its 20th anniversary, this award-winning, hacienda-style resort completed a $26 million renovation that updated each of its 210 beautifully appointed, equestrian-inspired guest rooms and suites, adding new sustainable elements such as a chef’s garden and aviary. The hotel also boasts a new lobby and pool complex, and two dining options — The Trading Post Café & Bar and The Palma Pool Bar & Grill. Guests also love Spa Estancia, the resort’s 7,000-square-foot sanctuary.

Where: 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

The luxurious, 249-room Fairmont Grand Del Mar is regally ensconced inside a 400-acre coastal canyon and exudes Old World Mediterranean elegance. Highly awarded, the North County resort holds AAA's Five Diamond distinction and is home to San Diego's first three-starred Michelin restaurant, Addison. Along with enjoying the property's breathtaking architecture and scenery, guests can take advantage of the Fairmont’s five-star spa, four heated pools, Tom Fazio-designed golf course, and equestrian center offering trail rides and more.

Where: 5300 Grand Del Mar Court San Diego, CA 92130

Hotel Del Coronado

Ever-expanding and forever rejuvenating, the Hotel Del is a National Historic Landmark that attracts discerning travelers to its beachside Coronado location just across the bay from Downtown San Diego. A $550 million redevelopment has helped modernize its more than 130-year-old bones, while retaining the hotel’s original charm. Guests can choose from a range of room types and experiences, including the Shore House at The Del, a residential-style “neighborhood” featuring 75 luxurious one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, and the ultra-upscale Beach Village. The Del also offers seasonal experiences, such as beachfront ice skating, an incredible holiday light show and a summer roller-skating rink — beloved by locals and visitors alike.

Where: 1500 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118

InterContinental San Diego

The InterContinental San Diego brings 400 bayfront rooms and high-rise gravitas to the downtown Marina District. Modern decor mixes with warm, laid-back and luxe amenities. InterContinental has a reputation for sophistication and guest service. Those impressions flow throughout the property, including a fourth-floor bay-view pool, fitness center, and health-and-wellness center.

Where: 901 Bayfront Court San Diego, CA 92101

La Valencia Hotel

Since 1926, La Jolla’s iconic “Pink Lady” has held court high above La Jolla Cove, and over the years, the hotel’s storied past as a destination for Hollywood stars has added to its allure. With 114 elegantly designed rooms, suites and villas (most with an ocean view), the legendary and re-envisioned Whaling Bar, and its lively Patio Sol on Prospect Street, La Valencia remains a La Jolla landmark more than 100 years later.

Where: 1132 Prospect St. La Jolla, CA 92037

Orli La Jolla

This lovely, pet-friendly boutique hotel was once a private residence, originally built in 1913 by architect Irving Gill and landscaped by Kate Sessions — both San Diego legends. The historically designated landmark has since been ushered into the modern era. Orli’s 13 beautifully appointed rooms come in varying sizes with a range of amenities, such as Turkish cotton robes, Sferra cotton sateen linens, Nespresso coffeemakers, typewriters, SMEG kettles and more. Each room has a distinct personality, such as the Sunset Suite, a two-bedroom, two-bath stunner that has its own patio, kitchenette and large ocean-view balcony. The Orli is also a very walkable distance from La Jolla’s main village, where shopping and fine dining await.

Where: 7753 Draper Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037

Palihotel San Diego

Modern luxury meets preppy, nautical charm at this youthful boutique hotel in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Set in what was formerly the historic Hotel St. James, Palihotel has 122 design-centric rooms that include such plush amenities as Diptyque bath products, Bellino fine linens, Nespresso coffee machines and mini SMEG fridge. The adjacent Saint James French Diner is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy a daily social hour on the property’s super-stylish and exclusive rooftop deck, which features some of the best views in the city.

Where: 830 Sixth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101

Pendry San Diego

The Pendry San Diego is a masterclass in contemporary luxury. Here, the vending machines don’t dispense M&M's, they’re stocked with Champagne! Just a short walk to the San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park, the 317-room upscale property offers an urban coastal aesthetic with beautiful views of the city skyline and San Diego Bay. Its six bars and restaurants serve a range of delicacies and entertainment — from modern coastal cuisine at Lionfish and SoCal-driven seasonal fare at Provisional to craft cocktails at Fifth &Rose, local craft beer at Nason’s Beer Hall, and an elevated nightlife experience at Oxford Social Club. Visitors can also lounge poolside at the Pendry’s sun-soaked rooftop pool and unwind at its ultra-peaceful spa.

Where: 550 J St. San Diego, CA 92101

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Intricately designed to pay homage to the early 1900s Craftsman architectural style, The Lodge at Torrey Pines has a AAA Five Diamond rating and is regularly named one of the top hotels in California and beyond by the likes of Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, and more. The stunning and timeless property sits atop a cliff in La Jolla and is adjacent to one of the most picturesque (and famous) golf courses in the country.

Where: 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037

The US Grant

Built in honor of President Ulysses S. Grant, this historic property is a landmark in downtown San Diego. Since 1910, the US Grant, renovated extensively over the years and a member of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, has been a signature part of the San Diego experience. Its 270 rooms and grand spaces are distinguished by a sense of quiet glamour and sophistication.

Where: 326 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

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