Hotel La Jolla At The Shores - Reviews

This was intended to be a... – Posted 24 Jul 2011

Horrible

This was intended to be a 'special place', not our usual hotel booking, a bit of a splurge. What a disappointment. Valet parking 'required',... more on MYTravelGuide

The rooms had a balcony which ... – Posted 21 Jun 2011

Excellent

The rooms had a balcony which you could see the ocean. Flat screen TVs in every room. Hotel located in an ideal place in La Jolla.... more on MYTravelGuide

We had a great experience.... – Posted 4 Jun 2011

Excellent

We had a great experience.... more on MYTravelGuide

Mandatory valet parking, cash ... – Posted 28 Apr 2011

Mediocre

Mandatory valet parking, cash grab! Our first room was missing the entire lock on the sliding balcony door, it just had a hole where the lock was... more on MYTravelGuide

Definitely recommend this... – Posted 3 Apr 2011

Excellent

Definitely recommend this hotel. Most romantic room I have ever seen with nice bathroom and a super comfortable bed. the LCD TV is phenomenal. We... more on MYTravelGuide

Nicely upgraded, safe and... – Posted 27 Mar 2011

Excellent

Nicely upgraded, safe and quiet.... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel La Jolla at the Shores... – Posted 26 Feb 2011

Okay

The hotel is in a great location, close to La Jolla and UCSD, and the price was fabulous.We had booked a "garden view," to save money, but were given ... more on Travelocity

Great deal.Nice upgrades.... – Posted 8 Feb 2011

Good

We came to town for the first time in February.We stayed here due to the price and comfort level stated in the description.I was very pleased with... more on Travelocity

Next time I come to la Jolla, ... – Posted 20 Jan 2011

Excellent

Next time I come to la Jolla, there is no place else I'll stay. Drinking coffee in the morning on the balcony overlooking the ocean in the distance... more on MYTravelGuide

Just 5, not a very good one.... – Posted 15 Jan 2011

Okay

Just 5, not a very good one.... more on MYTravelGuide

Very nice rooms with views... – Posted 8 Jan 2011

Excellent

Very nice rooms with views and a large private balcony. OK restaurant on the top floor. Close to the beach and shopping. El Pescador fish market... more on MYTravelGuide

I would certainly stay here... – Posted 3 Jan 2011

Excellent

I would certainly stay here again. Even from the 5th floor we could see the ocean although it was not labeled an "ocean view" room. The decor was... more on MYTravelGuide

Comfortable, affordable La... – Posted 18 Oct 2010

Good

Very easy to find hotel when you get off the highway for La Jolla, within walking distance of restaurants and the beach but you'll have to drive to... more on Travelocity

The rooms are very stylish... – Posted 20 Sep 2010

Excellent

The rooms are very stylish and clean. Fantastic views of ocean. The staff was couretous and helpful, from the frontdesk to house keeping. The hotel... more on MYTravelGuide

The Hotel web site is... – Posted 3 Aug 2010

Horrible

Where to start!?!We were charged extra for an ocean view, the pictures showed the ocean right outside-NOT!It is off in the distance.Your view is a... more on Travelocity

La Jolla in July... – Posted 17 Jul 2010

Okay

The Good The Bad and The UglyThe good: GREAT LOCATIONPeople have posted not in walking distance from the beach. It is .5 miles from the beach. We... more on Travelocity

The staff was very kind and... – Posted 15 Mar 2010

Horrible

The staff was very kind and helpful.There was only 1 elevator and it had strange lose fabric covering all the walls.“I asked for a handicapped room,... more on MYTravelGuide

Old and bad service... – Posted 23 Feb 2010

Mediocre

I stayed there for my birthday weekend this weekend and boy is this building old!The rooms are small, the sink drain was broken, the toilet flushed 3 ... more on Travelocity

View of ocean was good.... – Posted 20 Jan 2010

Excellent

View of ocean was good. Ultramodern Bathroom/Shower was luxurious.They wanted to charge for parking even though had ample spaces.“Good location, and... more on MYTravelGuide

Incredible location in La... – Posted 18 Nov 2009

Excellent

Incredible location in La Jolla. Great view of the Pacific Ocean.Lobby is unimpressive.“The rooms have been recently remodeled and are quite... more on MYTravelGuide

The restaurant had the best... – Posted 22 Aug 2009

Horrible

The restaurant had the best service in the hotel.Things will get stolen out of your room and no one will be responsible for it because they don't... more on MYTravelGuide

Location, friendly staff,... – Posted 28 Jul 2009

Excellent

Location, friendly staff, comfortable bedNight stand lights did not turn on from bed had to turn on by door and the room lights also turned on at... more on MYTravelGuide

vacation nightmare!... – Posted 15 Jun 2009

Horrible

Would never stay there again!! Very poor service, bad location, BAD building -Someone should look into inspecting building for code violations!!... more on Travelocity

Love the conveniences of... – Posted 28 Dec 2008

Good

Love the conveniences of being close to the freeway.Loud neighbors and walking pass remodeling rooms.“I liked the attractiveness of the hotel's... more on MYTravelGuide

Worst, Bad Location Hotel... – Posted 17 Nov 2008

Horrible

This hotel was NOT within walking distance of the ocean or of the part of La Jolla where all the restaurants and shops are.The ""free shuttle... more on Travelocity

Great Hotel, but wait to go... – Posted 31 Oct 2008

Excellent

When I arrived it turned out that the reservation was entered incorrectly.The hotel had already on their own accord upgraded my room, and when they... more on Travelocity

Hotel staff was friendly. The ... – Posted 30 Oct 2008

Good

Hotel staff was friendly. The room was comfortable. View of beach.Noise was an issue and not just from the work on the remodel. Paying extra for... more on MYTravelGuide

The view from the upper level ... – Posted 12 Oct 2008

Horrible

The view from the upper level was superb the construction crew was friendly.The construction and the staff was not helpful.“The furnishings were... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff was pretty friendly &... – Posted 22 Sep 2008

Good

Staff was pretty friendly & the view wasn’t bad.“Overall, it was pleasant. It was our anniversary so I was hoping for a little more of a romantic... more on MYTravelGuide

I loved the telescope in the... – Posted 6 Sep 2008

Good

I loved the telescope in the room to look at the beach/sunset, room was spacious, clean and comfortable.The lobby was really small and the staff was... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Non working movie... – Posted 1 Sep 2008

Good

Location.Non working movie channel-TV hook up.“La Jolla Hotel: Ok, you just walked into the 1960's. Here in La Jolla Shores the past-classy feel... more on MYTravelGuide

Very nice pool/hot tub.Needed ... – Posted 1 Sep 2008

Good

Very nice pool/hot tub.Needed lots of minor maintenance to the rooms.“Nice hotel, they just have to pay more attention to minor maintenance to the... more on MYTravelGuide

Good shower.NA.“When I called ... – Posted 1 Sep 2008

Okay

Good shower.NA.“When I called the hotel to request one of the 2 rooms with 2 beds, they advised they could only upgrade to 2 beds for an extra $40.... more on MYTravelGuide

Manager was friendly and... – Posted 31 Aug 2008

Mediocre

Manager was friendly and cooperative; free internet access; quiet room.Very high parking fees; very few amenities, impersonal atmosphere.“This hotel... more on MYTravelGuide

The room was spacious. We had ... – Posted 28 Aug 2008

Good

The room was spacious. We had a nice view of La Jolla beach. Convenient drive to the beach and short walk to Starbucks.Some of the furniture was... more on MYTravelGuide

Great place for the $ with an ... – Posted 27 Aug 2008

Excellent

Stayed at this hotel in January '08 for 4 days while recuperating from outpatient surgery at Scripps La Jolla.Great ocean view. Spacious and cheery... more on Travelocity

The location.Stolen items... – Posted 26 Aug 2008

Mediocre

The location.Stolen items from room.“The hotels location is great, the staff seemed friendly, would not recommend for families, also had items stolen ... more on MYTravelGuide

View of the ocean.Loud and... – Posted 24 Aug 2008

Good

View of the ocean.Loud and noisy streets.“This hotel was nice and conveniently located near the ocean and downtown.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Very courteous and... – Posted 22 Aug 2008

Good

Very courteous and accommodating.The restaurant service was lacking.“Excellent hotel newly refurbished, lots of greenery, nice staff, clean and very... more on MYTravelGuide

Location, easy access to... – Posted 21 Aug 2008

Good

Location, easy access to freeway, walking distance to a wonderful beach.Our rooms were very old and the electricity outlets were loaded with plugs.... more on MYTravelGuide

A few blocks from the beach... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Good

A few blocks from the beach.They charge $15 a day for parking.“This is a 2 1/2 star hotel in a 4 star location. Only a 5 min drive to the beaches.... more on MYTravelGuide

Location, small lobby.Old... – Posted 16 Aug 2008

Excellent

Location, small lobby.Old TV's, carpet in room not tight-wrinkle.“Good location, friendly staff, nice weight room.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The beds were very... – Posted 16 Aug 2008

Good

The beds were very comfortable and the view was terrific.The slipcovers needed to be replaced and the table refinished.“The rooms are nice sized. The ... more on MYTravelGuide

Friendly Staff.$15.00 a day... – Posted 16 Aug 2008

Good

Friendly Staff.$15.00 a day to park. Outrageous, for what?“It was okay but too much construction and work were going on in morning hours.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful view.Uncomfortable... – Posted 16 Aug 2008

Good

Beautiful view.Uncomfortable bed.“It looks like their remodeling the rooms and from the look of the design I could give them tree stars. In addition... more on MYTravelGuide

The location and the ocean... – Posted 15 Aug 2008

Excellent

The location and the ocean view.Outdated decor.“Loved the panoramic ocean view. Decor was outdated, carpet was old. I would stay here again just for... more on MYTravelGuide

Panoramic ocean view, great... – Posted 14 Aug 2008

Horrible

Panoramic ocean view, great restaurant on 10th floor. 8 foot deep heated pool.Outdated decor.“The hotel is outdated, but undergoing big renovation... more on MYTravelGuide