Lodge At Torrey Pines

we checked in late into a dark room, the bell man said we keep the room dark so it stays cool, the next day woke up to a dark room, tried to open the keratin to bring in the sun only to see we have no view and no sun can reach in this room, very disappointing, complaint to the front desk, and they did nothing about it, this is a good motel 6, not a 4 or 5 start resort

Some aspects were very good: room decor with beautiful Tiffany lamps, private balcony and a larger than average-sized room. The fitness center was excellent. We were very disappointed with the uncomfortable beds in our room--they seemed old and worn-out and we both had back problems after our stay. The staff was helpful but seemed unsure of how to handle things most of the time. The A. R. Valentien restaurant was excellent for breakfast but very disappointing for dinner--we rarely saw our waiter after the food was delivered; he never checked with us to see if everything was satisfactory, which at those prices was unbelievable. I doubt that we would stay at this hotel again.

The hotel is conveniently located adjacent to the Torrey Pines golf courses. In addition to playing golf, we visited the Birch Aquarium, Sea World, and the San Diego Zoo. We also caught a show at the La Jolla Playhouse. It may have been perception but it seemed to empty. We visited during a holiday weekend so was a bit surprised. You may purchase discounted tickets to local attractions in the hotel's gift shop.

We spent nearly a week at the Lodge. We were extremely happy with the rooms and the service in general. The location suited us perfectly, since we are an active couple and really enjoyed the nearby hiking and running opportunities. I would rate the food as neutral - based on the prices, I expected better. Overall, a great place!

How can you beat the location? The location in Torrey Pines is exceptional and the view and ambience of the resort is without question a 5 on the bluffs of the golf resort and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The resort is small enough to be "boutique-ish" yet large enough to feel the comfort and quiet and privacy many people prefer in a larger resort. Overall, the experience was excellent with personalized service (valet and nightly turn down services) that you would expect from a hotel of this caliber. The dining at the restaurant (both) is also highly recommended with fine dining within the hotel and an excellent "grill" near the golf course that provided great quality of food and service and an even better view. The only thing that kept this stay from being a 5 star is the fact that while the rates are likely very high for the stay (typically), we were forced to run the hot water in the shower for some times almost 10 minutes on some mornings to get water temps above just "luke warm" water, which I find unacceptable in any hotel of any level. I was traveling on business, so my time to languish to do so was very limited and inability to get a "hot shower" is a pet peeve while on travel. One other morning, we had maid service in the room and dirty dishes were left behind without a fresh supply (glasses). Again, not the norm, but an irritant when returning for the day. Lastly - while the hotel has wonderful amenities (pool, fitness, etc) - you have to contact the front desk in order to have ice refreshed and are told you will be charged for this service. We like ice in our room and it seemed to be an aggravation when inquiries were made. It is brought at the evening turn down, but many times I'd like it when I like it. Even in many high-end hotels that we've frequented, this is not the norm and is inclusive with the rate for a small tip at delivery that you pay. This also goes for the business center where you have to pay for access to a computer (approx $15/half hour?... and about .50/page to print any documents if memory serves me). Again, charging more for the comfort of this type of hotel should cover these types of charges (ice and computer access) so that you are not "nickel and dimed" on top of the rates paid for the stay. Also, the request to have our bill left under our door the night before departure at 4AM never happened. These types of things are what make a 5 star hotel a 5 star. Still -- due to the quality of the hotel and location for the stay -- we would give the hotel 4 stars with the only complaints being the minor things mentioned. They do need to get the hot water access fixed though -- that will be a consideration when returning to the area.

The staff and ameneties were superb. Everyone was helpful, polite and prompt. The valet literally ran to get my car.

Service and staff. Service very good,restaurants good but expensive it was curious to pay for parking.Location is excellent

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is a beautiful property in a beautiful location. The service was excellent and everything was very well maintained. The decor is Craftsman style and is very true to that style. We enjoyed the stay very much.

The Torrey Pines Lodge was very relaxing, extremely clean, and the hotel staff was the best. It felt like we were at a upscale secluded resort, very quiet and peaceful. But yet only minutes from downtown San Diego. The hotel is also a craftmanship masterpeice.

Great location - 20 minutes to airport, Sea World, Zoo. Friendly staff across the board. Not a ton of children around - which was not a bad thing - and everyone was very friendly to our 3 year old. Best 80 minute massage and lovely pedicure. Very clean work out facility - fully stocked with water, towels. Zero complaints other than the fact that the pool could be 5-10 degrees warmer. Golfing doesn't get any closer - played the North and South courses and drove 20 minutes to Encinitas to play a round. Del Mar beach and Torrey Pines reserve/beach are a very short drive away and were not very crowded.