Our room was very comfortable, with coastal decor, using lots of tile and colors. The beds and all furniture were comfortable, soft, natural fabrics. We opted for an ocean view room on the 6th floor and were pleased.

We had a nice balcony with nice sliding wood shutters that let in as much or as little light as we wanted.

The hotels location is less than a mile to La Jolla village and all its shops and restaurants, and even closer to the beach. They offer complementary shuttle service, but we did not try it.

We counted on seeing live jazz one evening on the 11th floor in Elario's Bistro and Lounge, but since our young daughter was with us, we had to set in the restaurant. In it, we saw that they have a contemporary open kitchen, and friendly, helpful service.

Although we did not eat, Elario's is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also provides room service.

Their breakfast menu ($6-$13) has many combinations of eggs, breads, meats, and waffles. A la carte items are also available. The brunch and lunch menus ($5-$13) contains breakfast and lunch items including fruit, soup, and sandwiches. The dinner menu ($15-$33) is ambitious with pastas, chicken entrees, lamb, steaks, and seafood including shrimp, tuna, and salmon.

Each morning and evening, complementary fresh fruit is available in the hotel lobby.

The only drawback for this property is that it is on a busy street and there is lots of traffic noise.