me and a friend of mine were travelling in the area, and didn't know where to stay for a night. we tried several hotels, but none of them had vacancies, so we ended up here, around midnight. we just got one of their last rooms.
our room was clean and spacious, with a gorgeous (size and comfort) bed, we had free (although wired) internet access, and a nice breakfast next morning (the only problem was that they definitely did not have enough tables and seats in the breakfast area, but whatever).
we left immediately after breakfast, satisfied with what residence inn la jolla had to offer.

We have been coming to this Residence Inn for over the past 12 years. We come at least once a year, sometimes twice. The beds are GREAT! since they got the pillow tops. I use to only be able to stay 4 days cause I could not sleep on the beds, since I have a water bed, but with the improvement of the the pillow tops, I sleep fine for the whole stay. We have pets and they are always welcomed, and the staff has always been great. When ever we had problems due to other people who were staying there, the staff were always willing to help us. Each hotel always goes through changes in staff and remodeling, but I will say that out of 12 years we have only had problems there twice. I think that is a great record for the number of people that they have coming there. I am looking forward to seeing them again this summer. If you go as often as we do you really get to know the staff and the rooms. If you want space, rent the penthouse suite or the executive suite. If a fireplace is one of your needs, the have some rooms with this too. It truly is a home away from home for us. After reading other reviews I felt that maybe someone who has been there as often as we have should respond. S

We stayed in a penthouse suite and found it exceptionally roomy. The bed was extremely comfortable and the murphy bed had a real mattress. The two bathrooms also came in handy in the mornings. Our suite was clean and quiet, however, the furnishings were dated and worn. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were good and the evening receptions provided an entree and salad most evenings (Monday to Thursday). The location is very convenient with easy access to the I-5.

Our extended family had a wonderful Christmas vacation in the San Diego area. With 8 adults, a 6 month old baby and a small dog, we needed a little extra space and this hotel was perfect for our get together. My wife and I, our adult daughter and her boyfriend selected a penthouse suite and the upstairs loft with a separate bathroom was a great setup. The downstairs murphy and sofa bed's were both comfortable and easily met our need for separately sleeping 4 adults. It was spacious and comfortable and felt more like a condo than a hotel room. It also served as our gathering place for a family meal and to just hang out. The wireless internet signal was not very strong, but the highspeed wired connection was fine.
Our son, his wife and new baby chose a king suite which was directly beneath our room. The hotel staff was very gracious and worked with us to locate our son's in-laws in a king suite near our rooms. All 3 rooms were clean and well kept.
The hotel's complimentary buffet breakfast was much greater than the typical continental offering with many choices and a large dining area. The hotel is located just off I-5, easily accessed from 2 different exits. If you don't mind staying a little ways out of downtown (Seaworld and the Zoo are both within 10 minutes drive), then this is a perfect place for a family. I definitely will consider staying here again.