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Best Hotels in San Diego

We've ranked the top hotels in San Diego based on an unbiased analysis of awards, expert recommendations and user ratings. Out of 40 luxury hotels, 13 made the U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in San Diego. Of these, three scored high enough to make the exclusive U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in the USA.

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  • Reputation: EXCELLENT
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    (41 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2012

About a 30-minute drive north of San Diego, Rancho Valencia is a little off the beaten path. But that's why people love it. Perhaps ... Reviews & More »

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    (282 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2012

What doesn't this European-style hotel offer? About 20 miles north of central San Diego, the Grand Del Mar drips luxury from its marble lobby ... Reviews & More »

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    (240 reviews)
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If you want to do some hiking or golfing, as well as some swimming and sunning, you might be interested in booking your stay at ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: GOOD
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    (332 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in San Diego for 2012

South of downtown Carlsbad, Calif. on the Batiquitos Lagoon, the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort wins over guests with its palatial size and romantic ambience. The ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: GOOD
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    (817 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in San Diego for 2012

The son of Ulysses S. Grant (a Civil War general and a U.S. president) opened this hotel in 1910 on Broadway in the downtown ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: GOOD
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    (375 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in San Diego for 2012

Exuding a cultured European feel, The Grande Colonial Hotel makes transports guests to a different place. The immaculate service and elegant design gives an almost ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: GOOD
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    (184 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in San Diego for 2012

At the center of the Del Mar village, the L'Auberge Del Mar offers lavish comforts without the snotty attitude that one might expect at ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: GOOD
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    (439 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in San Diego for 2012

With a Spanish mission-style design aesthetic, the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa contains 210 rooms, a spa and several dining establishments that offer a relaxed ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: GOOD
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    (712 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in San Diego for 2012

Not many hotels can boast views like the Omni San Diego -- 12 rooms look out on PETCO Park, home of the MLB San Diego Padres ... Reviews & More »

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  • Reputation: GOOD
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    (45 reviews)
  • Named one of the U.S. News Best Hotels in San Diego for 2012

A pretty Victorian home-turned-bed and breakfast is not such a novel idea, but this nine-room inn shines with its luxurious amenities like 1,000-threadcount sheets ... Reviews & More »

*Any unranked hotels have been sorted by hotel class and user rating. More information can be found on our methodology page.