lisa apramian

Review of Fairmont Grand Del Mar

I've stayed here countless times and had business ...

I've stayed here countless times and had business meetings here. I refer all my north county visitors and clients here. The food is great, the atmosphere is peaceful. One of the best hotel secrets in San Diego. This is what a 5 star hotel is supposed to be. Every detail is taken care of. This hotel is set back. Private. The word you think of is truly grand and quiet. There are beautiful lounges and live lounge music, a club M, lovely pools. My friend walks there every day to work. Nice business center and you do not have to be a guest to use their services. As you drive up the long driveway entrance, the spacious grounds instantly relax you. The rooms are gorgeous. Nice golf course too. Perfection. Now for anyone who stays here, you will need a car to get around but Carmel Valley is central to everything in San Diego. You are ten minutes from Del Mar cliffs for sunset and Del Mar Beach, 15 to the race track, 15 minutes to La Jolla cove, 10 minutes form Torrey Pines and to other great golf courses, 20 mins to the airport. If you want to go to downtown one night, fine, but downtown is not my scene. Balboa Park 15-20 mins. Carlsbad is 20 mins north. So it is the best of all worlds.