SD/LA hotel choices
Apr 28, 2014, 9:29 am
#1
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SD/LA hotel choices
Going to be in SD and LA for a couple days each this summer and can stay in a SPG property in 1 and a Hyatt property in the other. What would you choose:
US Grant and Andaz West Hollywood
or
PH Aviara and W Hollywood
US Grant and Andaz West Hollywood
or
PH Aviara and W Hollywood
Apr 28, 2014, 11:13 am
#2
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I do not care for boutique hotels, so I would not stay at the Andaz. A better question is this: will the style and amenities of the hotels meet the requirements of your stay(s)? Are your stay(s) for business or pleasure (or a little of both)?
Apr 30, 2014, 9:44 pm
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The Park Hyatt Aviara is a really nice place but it is pretty far and inconvenient from downtown San Diego and many of the standard SAN attractions - Balboa Park, Zoo, Gaslamp, Coronado, Marine World, harbor area. I do like northern San Diego county myself but you are really making a significant choice if you stay in Carlsbad, as driving into downtown San Diego and back every day is a bit of a pain.
As the above post says, the decision is more what you want to do in San Diego than which hotel.
As the above post says, the decision is more what you want to do in San Diego than which hotel.
May 2, 2014, 8:49 am
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The Park Hyatt Aviara is a really nice place but it is pretty far and inconvenient from downtown San Diego and many of the standard SAN attractions - Balboa Park, Zoo, Gaslamp, Coronado, Marine World, harbor area. I do like northern San Diego county myself but you are really making a significant choice if you stay in Carlsbad, as driving into downtown San Diego and back every day is a bit of a pain.
As the above post says, the decision is more what you want to do in San Diego than which hotel.
As the above post says, the decision is more what you want to do in San Diego than which hotel.
I like the Andaz Hollywood, and have not stayed at the W Hollywood.
May 3, 2014, 2:33 pm
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If you pick the PH Aviara, bear in mind that posted rates per night are $60 less than you will actually pay, due to a $30 resort fee (probably waived on a points stay) and a mandatory, inconvenient $30 valet parking fee (probably not waived on a points stay).
Valet parking is also usually mandatory at the Andaz WeHo and also at the HR Century City which is not far away.
Valet parking is also usually mandatory at the Andaz WeHo and also at the HR Century City which is not far away.
May 29, 2014, 7:46 pm
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Agree. Aviara used to be a Four Seasons property so it's gorgeous, but there isn't a whole lot to do in Carlsbad. US Grant, while historic, has kind of run down older rooms. Can't beat the downtown location though! It really depends on what type of a trip you're after.
May 29, 2014, 7:50 pm
#8
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I forgot to mention that there are two Westins and a W downtown also. I'm not into boutique hotels if the quality of the rooms suffer for the "charm", and unfortunately I think that's the case with the Grant. I'd go with the W.