Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines {US-CA}
Dec 13, 19, 4:18 pm
#121
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Originally Posted by brp
Thanks for the report. This matches our experiences from a while back (we used to stay here maybe 4-5 years ago and have been favoring Embassy Suites since). We will be staying here over Christmas, though. I assume that the resort-fee-food-credit can be applied to the Diamond breakfast up-charge, correct?
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Dec 13, 19, 4:25 pm
#122
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Originally Posted by firrainbow
Yes, I think so. But I used the food credits on dinner.
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Dec 14, 19, 2:13 pm
#123
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Originally Posted by storewanderer
Considering this is a corporate operated Hilton (not a franchise), this is interesting.
They charge a resort fee, for what? They charge for parking, why? Because they can. There is no reason for any of these charges at this property and I am pretty sure they had neither fee a decade ago.
The 11 AM time surprises me too as I cannot think of a Hilton or affiliate I've stayed in that has a check out time other than Noon. I did cancel a stay at a Las Vegas Hilton Vacation Club or whatever they call it that had a 10 AM Check Out Time.
They probably need to start some guaranteed late check out times for Gold/Diamond like Hyatt has, even if the quantity is limited per year.
They charge a resort fee, for what? They charge for parking, why? Because they can. There is no reason for any of these charges at this property and I am pretty sure they had neither fee a decade ago.
The 11 AM time surprises me too as I cannot think of a Hilton or affiliate I've stayed in that has a check out time other than Noon. I did cancel a stay at a Las Vegas Hilton Vacation Club or whatever they call it that had a 10 AM Check Out Time.
They probably need to start some guaranteed late check out times for Gold/Diamond like Hyatt has, even if the quantity is limited per year.
Very few, if any, hotels charged "resort fees" before ~ 1995, in my recollection.
Aug 26, 20, 4:20 pm
#124
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Has anyone stayed in the "COASTAL GOLF VIEW TERRACE SUITE" or "COASTAL VIEW VISTA SUITE"?
Both have very large (400 sq ft) terraces and look pretty cool.
David
Both have very large (400 sq ft) terraces and look pretty cool.
David
Dec 15, 20, 6:04 pm
#125
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I just happened to look here for an upcoming stay and it seems that the daily credit (wasn't it like $10) has now been removed from the perks for the Resort Charge. But, of course, the Resort Charge was not reduced
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Dec 17, 20, 8:57 pm
#126
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Originally Posted by milesmilesmiles
[Post # 91, Nov 2013] Hmmm.....was there in September and there was a key-controlled, self-park garage and valet parking.
Here is link to hotel site with rates
http://www.hiltonlajollatorreypines....irections.html
Here is link to hotel site with rates
http://www.hiltonlajollatorreypines....irections.html
Originally Posted by schistosomiasis
[Post # 106, Sep 2014] Stayed at this hotel at a $129 rate last weekend and enjoyed it. Breakfast $6 to upgrade as everyone states. Got a seat on the terrace outside both mornings. Very pleasant. Fourth floor but all the way inside, so partial ocean views still nice.
There is free parking on Callan Rd and N torrey pines pl. you can walk 5 minutes along N Torrey pines rd to the hotel, he last day I figured how to cut through the Lodge at Torrey pines to the golf course to the hilton.
A bit of a hike (10 minutes along concrete road) to the trailhead in the park to the beach, but at least you don't have to worry about finding parking.
There is free parking on Callan Rd and N torrey pines pl. you can walk 5 minutes along N Torrey pines rd to the hotel, he last day I figured how to cut through the Lodge at Torrey pines to the golf course to the hilton.
A bit of a hike (10 minutes along concrete road) to the trailhead in the park to the beach, but at least you don't have to worry about finding parking.
Originally Posted by poser
[Post # 109, Nov 2014] I'm here now...there is tons of off property parking. During the week you will run into less spaces due to no parking during set hours but weekends are no problem.
Originally Posted by brp
[Post # 110, Dec 2014] Science Park Road, right across from the Hilton Driveway, has plenty of parking with no posted restrictions. We're parked there now.
Originally Posted by dlaue
[Post # 123, Dec 2019] They did, indeed, charge for parking a decade or more ago.
Very few, if any, hotels charged "resort fees" before ~ 1995, in my recollection.
Very few, if any, hotels charged "resort fees" before ~ 1995, in my recollection.
Last edited by SPN Lifer; Dec 17, 20 at 9:40 pm
