Outdoor pool

Reviews of La Valencia Hotel

4 out of 5
La Valencia Hotel
1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful historic hotel in the heart of La Jolla. Easy to walk to everything and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from La Valencia Management on 25 Mar 2024
Sherri, thank you for your kind review of La Valencia Hotel. Our team is thrilled you enjoyed your experience, especially our friendly staff and location. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to the Pink Lady!

10/10 Excellent

kaveh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service is wonderful. Pricy for what the room offers. Small and nothing outstanding about the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from La Valencia Management on 18 Mar 2024
Kaveh, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to leave our team feedback on your stay. While we are thrilled you enjoyed the service, we apologize that the room did not meet your expectations. We have many different room types and our reservation experts would be happy to assist you in securing a room that better suits your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Pink Lady soon.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic style and design, historical sight!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from La Valencia on 12 Feb 2024
Aaron, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at La Valencia Hotel. We are delighted you enjoyed the style, design, and history of La Valencia. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Joseluis

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from La Valencia Management on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for your five-star review! We cannot wait to welcome you back to our historic hotel in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy I stayed at La Valencia, the staff was very accommodating, the hotel is beautiful and room was sparkling clean. It is perfectly situated to explore the beach, cliffs, sea lions and seals as well as to explore the shopping and restaurants. I would stay here every time I visit La Jolla.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from La Valencia on 12 Feb 2024
Dear Emily, Thank you for your kind review of La Valencia Hotel. Our team is thrilled to know that you enjoyed your experience. We value your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon to the Pink Lady!

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels in California. Terrific location on a bluff overlooking the ocean, yet smack dab in the center of La Jolla, a charming beach town. You can walk to lots of delightful cafes, restaurants and shops. The hotel is 100 years old (rare for California...) and the lobby boasts a certain old-fashioned ambience - yet the rooms are elegant and contemporary in style. Staff are top notch in every way. My favorite feature was having a partial view of the ocean and being able to hear the sounds of the surf and the seagulls - despite having one of the cheaper rooms on offer. Dislikes: poor internet reception. But I'd return in a heartbeat...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from La Valencia on 12 Feb 2024
Dear ChrisThank you for your kind review of La Valencia Hotel. Our team is thrilled to know that you enjoyed your experience, especially the ocean views and friendly staff. We value your feedback and have passed your comments about the wifi speed on to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to the Pink Lady.

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, the rooms are nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Saeid

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was too expensive for what the hotel offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s a stunning property, but they seemed overwhelmed by their guests and service suffered significantly. In every interaction we waited or needed to follow up several times before receiving slow service. Every bill we received was incorrect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yufang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect!

2/10 Terrible

Radakrishnan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I went back to VALENCIA because my daughter was married there in May 2015 and it was a beautiful experience. I wanted to relive the experience. Sadly it was an anti climax. The breakfast was so bad I decided to go to the Queenstown cafe across the road for my breakfast after that. The room cleaning was sub standard. There was no replenishing of the complimentary water bottles and toilet amenities as well. The bed was so uncomfortable and overall considering we paid a premium for the room _ it was such a let down!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and well kept historic hotel in the heart of La Jolla. We love everything about this hotel. Staff 10/10… 10/10 on everything really. I believe this was our 8th time staying here in be past 18 mo the. Can’t wait to be back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Valencia was perfect in every way for our 4 day, 7 person Thanksgiving stay. So many things to walk to including the ocean, stores, restaurants and cafes. We have people of different ages in our group and this allows everybody freedom. Rooms were fresh and spacious with palm tree/ocean views. Valet and front desk staff exceptionally welcoming. Lounge area has a spectacular view and is very nice to relax in. Pool area and front patio both have nice sitting areas where we could gather to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rose Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Rose Ann, Thank you for reviewing your experience at La Valencia Hotel. We look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful property and the staff is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Deborah, It was our pleasure to welcome you to the Pink Lady. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to La Valencia Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Sherry, Thank you for choosing to stay with us at La Valencia Hotel. We look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very attentive staff. Always so nice to relax and enjoy the pool, history of the building and amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 27 Oct 2023
Dear Debra, Thank you for your kind review and for taking the time to highlight our dedicated team. We appreciate your kind review and look forward to your return visit to La Valencia Hotel.

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely & Pricey
This place is beautiful in an amazing location. And the staff were fun and friendly. But for $800 a night I was pretty surprised that even with an upgrade we only had a tiny little balcony with no chairs to sit. And it always chaps my hide that I have to pay $25 for parking when I’m paying $800 for a room. My husband didn’t find the bed very comfortable, but other than that it was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 27 Oct 2023
Dear Jill,Thank you for choosing to stay with us. While we're pleased to hear you enjoyed our central location, we regret that your room did not exceed your expectations. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon to the heart of La Jolla.

6/10 Okay

Normane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 27 Oct 2023
Dear Normane, Thank you for reviewing your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for the five-star experience we're known for.

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hotel Gem
Wonderfully charming hotel with all the ambience and romance of its era and character and beautiful ocean views. Perfectly situated. A historic gem!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 27 Oct 2023
Dear Allan, It was our pleasure to welcome you to La Valencia Hotel. We appreciate your five-star review and hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

donna

Hotel is lovely, it takes you back to old glamorous days but it is older and is not perfect. We upgraded to a balcony ocean view room and it was amazing. You will pay a hefty price here for a view though. The location is key here, very walkable to great restaurants and boutique shopping. Walkable to ocean and seal watching, long paths for walking and biking. Valet was very welcoming and friendly. Pool side is lovely but a small area, you can hear the traffic on the street. Overall lovely grounds, friendly service and center of activities. It's a popular place for weddings each weekend as we saw 3 weddings over the weekend. Side note, the bathrooms and closet space are on the smaller side.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 27 Oct 2023
Dear Donna, Thank you for reviewing your stay and for highlighting our hotel's historic charm. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return visit.

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
The biggest challenge was there was no elevator and that stupid RESORT FEE 39.00 a night + tax making our room 40.00 a night B.S Also for 700.00 night the rooms were real small
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 27 Oct 2023
Dear Frank, Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience of our tower elevator being out of service while we waited on parts from a 3rd party partner. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Gabel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 27 Oct 2023
Dear Gabel,Thank you for your five-star review. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Valencia soon.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Valencia Hotel
Excellent customer service and the hotel is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 12 Oct 2023
Dear Shelly, Thank you for your kind review of La Valencia Hotel. We look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel ... super comfy rooms! You
Quick overnight as I was in town for an awards ceremony. Room was so comfortable and clean! Beautiful property and we enjoyed lunch when we arrived and breakfast the next morning. What a view! We even had time for a quick walk to the beach and watches the seals at Children's pool. What a treat! I wish I could Stay longer next time for an actual vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 12 Oct 2023
Dear Karin, Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your five-star review and look forward to welcoming you back for a longer stay at La Valencia Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

SITTICHAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TY
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 27 Oct 2023
Dear Sittichai, Thank you for choosing to stay at La Valencia Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Both the elevator and the air conditioning were broken in the entire tower of rooms, the latter making it impossible to sleep. We had to check out early and drive all the way home as it was Labor Day Weekend and area hotels were booked. The rooms called “vintage” are old and small. Not worth the price tag. The staff was wonderful and did all they could, including issuing a refund… but this place could use a considerable upgrade if it wants to continue charging these prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 12 Sept 2023
Dear Anthony, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review your experience. We apologize for the inconveniences during your stay. Rest assured, our team is working diligently to restore the elevator. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon to the heart of La Jolla.

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 5 Sept 2023
Dear Nancy,Thank you for staying at La Valencia Hotel. We're pleased to know you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

4/10 Poor

Ed

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 5 Sept 2023
Dear Ed, Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We regret that your stay was not representative of our hotel's 5 star service and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Karon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was marvelous. Great view of the sunset at the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 5 Sept 2023
Dear Karon, It was our pleasure to welcome you to La Valencia Hotel. Thank you for highlighting our dedicated team members. We look forward to your return visit to La Jolla.

10/10 Excellent

oLGA

Travelled with family
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 29 Aug 2023
Dear Olga, Thank you for choosing to stay at La Valencia Hotel. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful time away at a historic hotel
Wonderful old place. Beautiful woodwork and we had great view of the ocean from our room. Nice room and comfortable bed. With in walking distance for food and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 29 Aug 2023
Dear Jeffrey, Thank you for taking the time to highlight our hotel's historic charm. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon to La Valencia.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 29 Aug 2023
Dear Stephanie, It was our pleasure to welcome you back to La Valencia Hotel. We look forward to your return visit.

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Edgewater

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La V
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 15 Aug 2023
Dear Kathleen,Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We hope to welcome you back soon to La Jolla.

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 29 Aug 2023
Dear Yana, Thank you for your five-star review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to La Valencia Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 15 Aug 2023
Dear John,It was our pleasure to welcome you to La Valencia. On behalf of our team, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kara, Flagstaff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Kara, Thank you for your five star review. We look forward to your return visit to La Valencia Hotel.

8/10 Good

michael

Business traveller
Beautiful old dated hotel but clean and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 15 Aug 2023
Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Reminds me of The Eagles Hotel California album cover!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 15 Aug 2023
Dear Phillip, We appreciate your five star review and look forward to welcoming you back to La Valencia Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Donita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very good restaurant, helpful staff, good area to walk around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Donita, Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Valencia for another five-star experience.

10/10 Excellent

Denella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Denella, It was our pleasure to welcome you to La Valencia Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to La Jolla.

10/10 Excellent

Milana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the most amazing experience!If you are looking for a European vibe, unique architecture, history and culture, that’s the place for you!The hotel is in a perfect location, walking distance to the beach, restaurants, galleries.Service was outstanding and attentive, it definitely exceeded my expectations!Will definitely stay again next time when I’m La Jolla.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Julia, Bellevue

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds and building. I expected a more comfortable room. Main complaints: black out shades didn’t block light; towel shed a weird fuzzy residue on my skin; pillows were too stiff and puffy for my small frame (since there were four on the bed I wish there’d been a range of thickness options); heat/aircon unit was loud and erratic (eventually I decided it made more sense to try to sleep in a hot stuffy room vs get woken up by it shuddering to life every 8 or so minutes). On the plus side, the staff who checked me in was kind and welcoming. Next time I’m in town I’ll enjoy this hotel by walking by and will stay somewhere more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 20 July 2023
Dear Cherie, It was our pleasure to welcome you to the Pink Lady. We look forward to your return visit to La Valencia Hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 20 July 2023
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us at La Valencia Hotel. We hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic getaway
Beautiful hotel. Amazing service. From valet, front desk, restaurant.. everyone is helpful and friendly. Grounds are amazing! Very quiet. Shops and food in walking distance. Gorgeous views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 1 July 2023
Dear Amy, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at La Valencia Hotel. We love your photo and look forward to welcoming you back soon to La Jolla.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hotel and stay. Thank you 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 23 June 2023
Dear Thomas, Thank you for staying with us at La Valencia Hotel. We appreciate your kind review and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Hotel Management Team, La Valencia Hotel on 20 July 2023
Dear Cesar, Thank you for your five-star review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to the heart of La Jolla.