Heated Junior Olympic pool with cabanas and fire pits
High-end dining (Fleming's, Truluck's) right next door in the Aventine complex
Spacious, renovated rooms with coastal decor
Brzi pregled: A polished corporate fortress that feels like a resort until you look out the window and see the I-5 freeway.
Pregledano od @shakespeareagency: I spent a weekend here mixing work and play, and it was perfect. The pool deck is huge with great cabanas, and the food at Drift blew me away. Definitely order room service breakfast—eating pancakes in that plush robe was the highlight of my stay.
Što su rekli gosti koji su boravili ovdje
The hype
Travelers love the pool deck and the modern room updates, but almost everyone complains about the parking costs.
Reality check
The 'mountain view' is often just a view of the highway or office parks, and the 'Arctic' hallways are freezing cold.
You need to be close to UCSD or UTC Westfield mall
You appreciate a serious gym (StayFit is open 24/7)
You want a pool scene that feels upscale, not like a motel
Čistoća i održavanje
8.5
Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though some reports of missed dusting.
Bathroom hygiene: Modern and clean tile, but watch out for 'barn doors' that don't seal.
Maintenance: Renovated in 2021, so fixtures are new, but elevators can be slow/noisy.
Linens & towels: Crisp white linens, pillowtop mattresses; towels are standard hotel grade.
Odors & scents: Lobby smells fresh/neutral; hallways can smell sterile/industrial.
Sleepability™
6.5UMJERENO
UMJERENO
0-4GLASNO
4-7.5UMJERENO
7.5-10TIHO
I-5 freeway traffic (constant hum on east side)
Heavy room doors slamming in the hallway
Elevator mechanical noise in adjacent rooms
Prije nego što rezervirate
Dobro je znati
The 'Aventine' complex next door has upscale steak/seafood options if you don't want hotel food
The destination fee includes tennis court access and gear rental
Lobby market serves Starbucks but lines can get long in the morning
Što trebate pakirati
A sweater for the hallways (kept very cold)
Earplugs if you end up on the highway side
Tennis gear if you want to use the on-site courts
Geni za sobe
Najbolji izbori
High floor facing West (Pool View) for sunsets and less highway noise
Corner rooms for slightly more space and light
Sobe za izbjegavanje
East-facing rooms on lower floors (direct highway view/noise)
Rooms directly next to the elevators (mechanical whirring)
Geni za zahtjeve soba – kopiraj i zalijepi
“I would appreciate a room on a high floor facing West (Pool View) to minimize highway noise. Please avoid rooms adjacent to the elevator banks.”
FAQ & Skriveni savjeti
Sve što zaista trebate znati prije nego što rezervirate.
Is it walking distance to the beach?
No. It is about a 10-15 minute drive to La Jolla Shores or the Cove.
Does the pool have food service?
Yes, the Cove bar/grill serves the pool seasonally, and DRIFT offers food nearby.
Is there a shuttle to UCSD?
No dedicated shuttle, but it is a very short Uber or drive (under 10 mins).
Can I avoid the parking fee?
Not really. Street parking is scarce and time-restricted; the garage is the only reliable option.
Is breakfast included?
Only for Globalist members or specific packages; otherwise it's à la carte at SHOR.
Are the rooms dated?
No, a major renovation in 2021 updated them with modern coastal decor and hard flooring.
Saveti insajdera
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Happy Hour at DRIFT (daily 4-7pm) has solid deals like $3 off wine and discounted appetizers.
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The 'Aventine' complex was designed by famous architect Michael Graves—notice the post-modern columns.
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Ask for a room away from the 'service' elevators to avoid early morning cart noise.
5 stvari koje trebate znati prije nego što dođete
💡The toilet paper is notoriously thin (1-ply industrial grade).
💡Hallway temperatures are kept freezing cold ('Arctic') regardless of the weather outside.
💡The bathroom doors are often sliding barn-doors that don't lock or seal sound well.
💡You can hear the elevator 'ding' from rooms too close to the lobby core.
💡The 'mountain view' is mostly a view of the I-5 freeway and office parks.
Lokalni priručnik
Mapa
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