The Grand Del Mar, San Diego, Hard

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The Grand Del Mar	Average Price: $452 Check Rates

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5300 Grand Del Mar Court

San Diego, 92130 View map

5-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 15
Average review rating: 4.47

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (1) , Travelocity (4) , TripAdvisor (301) , YahooTravel (6)

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1. Really hard to find much bad to say.

"WOW! What an amazing property! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/25/2012 Vote

2. It is hard to capture the essence of this place in a review.

"Simply Amazing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/11/2012 Vote

3. It is hard to believe this hotel recommended this place.

"Absolute Perfection!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/22/2012 Vote

4. In these days of hyperbolic hyperbole it is hard to convincingly describe a truely superior property like the Grand Del Mar.

"You find yourself saying "The Best" a lot " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2012 Vote

5. So many staff members recognize us and address us personally which is hard to find these days at many large impersonal hotels.

"Nothing Short of Spectacular " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/12/2012 Vote

6. It's hard to fathom that a resort of this size has less than 300 rooms, suites, and villas because the Grand emphasizes detail, impeccable customer service, and nothing short of making one's stay a perfect 10.

"Nothing Short of Spectacular " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/12/2012 Vote

7. From the minute you drive up it is hard to believe your are in the middle of a very suburban setting of San Diego.

"Fabulous Spa " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/30/2012 Vote

8. Nobody questioned us or gave us a hard time in the 5 days we were there, but we were *aware* that he wasn't really supposed to be there.

"Oozes Conservative San Diego-ness. Great Service, Though " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/8/2012 Vote

9. From the friendly greetings at valet and Front Desk to the superlative service at both restaurants I was hard pressed to find any enduring flaws.

"Why bother going to Italy when The Grand is right in your own backyard? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/4/2011 Vote

10. From my other reviews you will see I'm very picky/hard to please.

"Splendor in San Diego - Italian palazzo/hotel Room 280 " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2011 Vote