Empress, La Jolla Details

Property Name: Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - Destination Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Chain Name: Destination Hotels
Address: 9700 N Torrey Pines Road
Number of Rooms: 210
Number of Floors: 3
Longitude & Latitude: -117.24, 32.88
Room Types Available: Deluxe King, Deluxe Two Queen, Estate King, Veranda King, Veranda Two Queens
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 107

Weekday Room Price Range: $171 to $278
Weekend Room Price Range: $179 to $278

Star Rating: 4.0
Average Review Rating: 4.56
Number of Customer Reviews: 211
First Customer Review Date: 01/19/2007
Last Customer Review Date: 04/17/2012

Recent Estancia Destination Hotels Resorts Review: "En visite dans la rAŠgion pour quelques jours nous avons rAŠservAŠ cet AŠtablissement par hasard. Bien nous en a pris car cet hA´tel est une perle ! DA¨s notre arrivAŠe nous avons AŠtAŠ pris en charge de la meilleure des faA§on: personnel avenant, accueillant, souriant. A la vue de notre chambre donnant sur l'arriA¨re nous avons souhaitAŠ en changer pour en avoir  une donnant sur la cour intAŠrieure. No problem ! La chambre AŠtait spacieuse et calme ! Etant trA¨s sensible A  la lumiA¨re j'AŠtais surpris de remarquer que les doubles rideaux fonctionnaient A  merveille et que le matin je n'AŠtais pas rAŠveillAŠ A  l'aube dA¨s les premiA¨res lueurs ( je vous assure que c'est rare car beaucoup d'AŠtablissements visitAŠs par le passAŠ - mAĒme de trA¨s hauts de gamme - ne font pas assez attention A  ce genre de dAŠtails ). Sinon rien A  signaler... C'est un AŠcrin de verdure dans le style hacienda mexicaine avec des jardins et des bassins. Centre de fitness petit mais bien AŠquipAŠ et fonctionnel. Idem pour la piscine. Pour le soir le restaurant A  l'extAŠrieur avec feux de bois est des plus agrAŠables. Encore une fois un trA¨s bon service et des mets simples mais bons ! Avec un joli choix de vins locaux. Pour terminer mention spAŠcial au Valet Parking: ils sont tous trA¨s agrAŠables et se rappellent de votre nom dA¨s le premier jour ! Toujours prAĒt A  vous renseigner et vous donner des conseils pour la journAŠe et le lieu oAš vous dAŠsirez vous rendre. En quelques mots: n'hAŠsitez pas et bookez cet hA´tel !"


Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Estancia Destination Hotels Resorts: Wendy's, Domino's Pizza, TGI Friday's, Subway, Panda Express
Attractions Near Estancia Destination Hotels Resorts: Attractions, Free WiFi Hotspots, Golf, CVS, CitiBank
Other Hotels Near Estancia Destination Hotels Resorts: Residence Inn By Marriott La Jolla, Sheraton La Jolla Hotel, Corporate Suites At Valentina, Hyatt Regency La Jolla, Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Expert Tip
Fans of flamenco guitar gather on weekends at the hotel's Mustangs & Burros bar to listen to Rumba Flamenco performances. Gypsy King-style music and signature margaritas such as the "Mighty Mustango" create colorful evenings of entertainment.


Notifications and Fees:

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at Check-In or Check-Out.
  • Resort fee: US$ 12 per room, per night
    • Hotel resort fee inclusions:
  • Use of fitness center or health club
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • In-room coffee
    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.
  • Valet parking: US$ 25 per day

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Recreation

    The hotel's fitness room has free weights, strength-training equipment, and a dozen cardiovascular machines, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes. Most machines have flat-screen TV monitors. Yoga and other fitness classes are available (surcharges apply). A sundeck houses a 60-by-25-foot pool, a large spa tub, hammocks, and cabanas. In addition to a range of treatments, the health spa provides organized programs (surcharge) for children and adults, including movie nights, trail adventures, and arts and crafts.

    The hotel is four miles from La Jolla Cove, popular with scuba divers and snorkelers. Torrey Pines Golf Course, 1.5 miles away, offers two 18-hole courses, a golf shop, driving range, and pro instruction.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Aerobics on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
    • A short guide to La Jolla

    Spanish for “The Jewel,” La Jolla is 13 miles north of downtown San Diego. One of the country’s most affluent communities, La Jolla is known for its fine homes, wonderful beaches, wonderful restaurants, and stunning natural scenery. It is home to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Stephen Birch Aquarium and Museum.

    Dining at Estancia Destination Hotels Resorts

    Adobe El Restaurante - Offering indoor or patio dining in a casual, rancho-style setting. The menu blends Southern California and rancho cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood, bold flavors, and locally grown ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Bodega Wine Bar - Adjacent to Adobe El Restaurant, this relaxed lounge serves small plates and appetizers, cocktails, and an extensive selection of California wines.

    Mustangs & Burros - A casual bar with wood floors, exposed ceiling beams, and leather chairs. Offering indoor and patio seating, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and flat-screen TVs. The menu includes appetizers, signature margaritas, and other specialty cocktails. A flamenco guitarist plays Wednesday through Sunday evenings.

    Pool Bar - A seasonal bar offering cocktails and light fare poolside.

    Awards

    A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified
    This property participates in Green Key, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.

  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - Destination Hotels & Resorts is listed in the 2006 CondÊ Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

    • Accessibility Features

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Notification and fees

    The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at Check-In or Check-Out.


  • Resort fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night

    • Hotel resort fee inclusions:
  • Internet access property-wide
  • Phone calls (local)
  • Use of fitness center
  • In-room coffee

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per day

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Wedding services
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-In
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Full-service health spa
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Limo or Town Car service available
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    Business & Event
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
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    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Fireplace in lobby;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of floors: 3;
  • Number of rooms: 210;
  • Patio;
  • Poolside bar;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor;
  • Year Built 2004
    • Check-In time starts at
    Check-Out time is
    Pets not allowed
    Resort fee charged at hotel/condo

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    • Hotel Rooms

    This three-story hotel offers 199 Hotel Rooms and 11 suites. Many rooms extend onto garden- or courtyard-view balconies or patios. Accommodations include complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, laptop-compatible in-room safes, and MP3 adaptors. Beds are dressed with 350-thread count sheets, down comforters and equestrian-style blankets. Bathrooms feature marble vanities, makeup mirrors and Estancia toiletries.

    Resort Fees

    Resort fees are determined by the hotel and are subject to change. Self parking is not available at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa.
    Location

    Opened in 2004, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a former thoroughbred equestrian estate located in La Jolla, Calif. The University of California, San Diego, stands one block from this property. Famed Torrey Pines Golf Course offers championship play one-and-one-half mile away.

    Hotel Features

    Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa was selected in 2006 by CondÊ Nast Traveler as "One Of The World's Best Places to Stay." Surrounded by 10 acres of native California flora, this property displays ranch-style ambience reminiscent of southern California's Spanish heritage. Adobe El Restaurante blends locally grown spices and produce to create distinctive rancho-style cuisine. The Bodega Wine Bar offers wine tastings hosted by the Chef de Libations. A business center houses three computer stations. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. The property includes 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. The hotel partners with Torrey Pines Golf Course to offer clinics and golfing opportunities with the pros. An outdoor splash pool features a seasonal bar, and a health club offers cardiovascular and strength-training equipment. Eucalyptus, lavender and citrus plants border a path leading to The Spa at Estancia. Treatments and activities include the Sunrise Yoga Class, signature massages and scrubs and night swims. The hotel hosts organized children's and adults' activities, and offers a Camp and Craft program.

    A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified

    This property participates in Green Key, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - Destination Hotels & Resorts is listed in the 2006 CondÊ Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

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    Property Facts
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-Out time is: noon
  • Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-In time starts at: 3 PM
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

    • Self parking is not available at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa.