The Orli in La Jolla, California

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The Orli

7753 Draper Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
(888) 988-8481, (858) 456-2066

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Circa 1913. This historic gem truly is a treasure, surrounded by the coastal beauty of La Jolla. The home was designed for George Kautz and was built by Irving Gill in his Cubist style. John Philip Sousa and his family lived in the house for several years during the 1920s. The guest rooms and suites offer beautiful furnishings and romantic décor. The Holiday room includes a massive four-poster, canopy bed, hardwood floors accented with antique Oriental rugs and a fireplace. Other rooms include amenities such as clawfoot tubs and fireplaces; some rooms offer ocean and sunset views. The gourmet breakfasts are a treat, rivaled only by the setting. Guests partake of their morning meal either in the dining room by candlelight or in the high garden. Californians have long enjoyed the splendor of La Jolla, a charming village with a spectacular coastline. Guests can walk to the many unique shops or take a stroll along the beach and enjoy an unforgettable sunset. A short drive out of La Jolla will take guests to the myriad of sites in San Diego. After a day exploring the area, guests return to the inn and enjoy a sampling of wine and cheese.

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Rates	$199 to $479 Off Season: $199 to $479 Payment Types Accepted Include Visa, Discover, Travelers Checks, American Express, Master Card and Personal Checks. What Meals Are Included In Rates? Breakfast Snacks/Refreshments Wine Hors d'oeuvres
Amenities	This property has 15 total guest accommodations, 13 with private bath, 8 with fireplaces, 2 suites and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King. View All Air Conditioning Bath Amenities Bathrobes Cable TV Computers Copy Machine DVD Fax Fireplace Hair Dryer Handicap Access Iron/Ironing Board Refrigerator Telephone Television Wireless Internet Access
Business Traveler Amenities	Limited free parking, complimentary local phone calls, an early morning breakfast baggie to take on the road and if traveling solo you may invite a business associate for a power breakfast with our compliments. Free Wifi. Lap desk and regular desk for your comfort and convenience. View All Iron/Ironing Board Television Internet Access FAX On-site Flexible Check in/out Times Wireless Internet Access Desk Off-site Dry Cleaning Services Gym Nearby Flexible Cancellation Hair Dryer Daily Newspapers Limited Free Parking Complimentary Local Phone Calls An Early Morning Breakfast Baggie To Take On The Road If Traveling Solo You May Invite A Business Associate For A Power Breakfast With Our Compliments. Free Wifi. Lap Desk Regular Desk For Your Comfort Convenience
Events Hosted	Seminars Romantic Getaways Meetings Honeymoons Family Reunions Retreats / Corporate Religious
Foreign Languages Spoken	Spanish
Parking	Free parking limited space. First come basis. Free limited and unlimited time street parking
Inns Of Interest	Who Slept/Visited Here Unusual Architecture National Historic Register
Liquor License	Beer & Wine
Romantic Interest	Ideally located 1 block from the beach for romantic coastal strolls and sunset picnics on the cliffs as well as only a few blocks from the village and candlelit gourmet dinners. The inn itself offers rooms with cozy fireplaces and fine sherry for snuggling and relaxing on those rare chilly nights. Sun drenched patios and lush gardens are perfect for lounging about and enjoying the romantic ambiance of the Inn.
Innkeepers Association Memberships	PAII, CHCI, ABBA, CABBI, CIAA, Select Registry and Unique Inns.
Describe Garden and Grounds	Filled with lush greenery and flowers the gardens are a paradise for humming birds. The sound of the fountain adds a lyrical note to the peacful surroundings. An Australian tea tree holds a place of prominence. Magnificent pink camillas boarder the entrance to the inn and bouganvilla drape the arches and patios in brilliant color.

	Kate Sessions Delightfully, cozy room with period style built-in tub and pedestal wash basin. Ideal location in historical section of the home near 2nd floor Sun Deck and Library/Den. A suite without the price of a suite. Perfect for one and cozy for two. Rates: $209 - $248 Type of bed: Queen
	Ocean Breeze Kissed by calming breezes with a view of the garden, this classically French Provencial room is decorated in blues, white and creamy lace and is one of the favorite among guests. Perfect for one cozy for two Rates: $209 - $248 Type of bed: Queen
	John Philip Sousa Colorfully decorated room in yellow floral prints featuring comfy chairs for reading and pine antique accents. Very private location. Rates: $209 - $248 Type of bed: Queen
	The Shores English Country style in floral and white fabrics with hunter green and burgundy plaid accents. Cozy antique table and comfy chairs for reading or relaxing. Also ideally located in proximity to the 2nd floor patio and library/den. Feels like home. Rates: $219 - $259 Type of bed: (2) , Twin
	Ellen Browning Scripps Quiet elegant bedroom furnished in traditional Queen Anne style antiques including a four-poster Queen bed. Color scheme is peach and cool mint with white accents. Comfortable seating and cozy fireplace. Rates: $220 - $259 Type of bed: Queen
	The Cove Light, bright room with a view. Four-poster iron bed and white wicker furniture. Contrasting peach walls and lovely garden prints. Fireplace. Patio and garden views. Rates: $220 - $259 Type of bed: Queen
	Peacock Salon Cozy, brightly decorated room with private balcony and garden views. Furnished in a blend of Art Deco and Victorian antiques. Rates: $220 - $259 Type of bed: Queen
	Country Village Bird Rock Cottage has its own private entrance off the garden. A large room with large comfy chairs for reading and relaxing, it is done in a Laura Ashley style with mini prints, white accents and antique pine furniture. TV and fireplace. Rates: $220 - $259 Type of bed: King
	Bird Rock Cottage Spacious French Country style bedroom done in blue mini prints and bright floral fabrics. Delightful sitting area with TV, antique pine armoire, fireplace and marvelous antique bed. Light and bright and cheerful. Rates: $229 - $289 Type of bed: King(2) , Twin
	Windansea Oriental/Victorian flavor with tortoise shell bamboo antique accents and soft colors. This special guestroom offers sunset and horizon ocean views and a fireplace to set a romantic mood. Rates: $239 - $299 Type of bed: Queen
	Garden Secluded with its own entrance off the garden, this cottage-style guest room has a wood-burning fireplace and an original clawfoot tub. Mini prints mixed with a flourish of floral. Rates: $229 - $289 Type of bed: King
	Pacific View Pacific View is one of the most requested guestrooms with its sunset and horizon ocean views. In addition to its lovely views, it offers a wood-burning fireplace and two very comfy wing back chairs and desk. Keeping to a nautical theme, the room is decorated in brilliant blues and whites. Rates: $239 - $299 Type of bed: Queen
	Fiesta Elegantly appointed with marvelous antiques, this large bedroom has a Latin flavor and a comfortable sitting area with garden views, TV and fireplace. Private bath. Rates: $229 - $289 Type of bed: King
	Holiday Suite The decor is white on white with cream and beige accents. The Holiday Suite offers a large wood-burning fireplace, TV, seating area with sofa and wing back chair, as well as an antique four-poster canopy bed and armoir. Truly an exceptional room. Rates: $269 - $369 Type of bed: King
	Gill Penthouse The penthouse has its own large rooftop patio with some ocean view along with a separate den/library equipped with cable TV. This is by far the most elegant and spacious of all the guestrooms and the largest of the two suites with fireplace, relaxing sitting area and one-of-a-kind European antique bed and armoire. Rates: $379 - $510 Type of bed: King

Reservation/Cancellation Policies:

Minimum Stay Requirements	2 nights on weekends. 3-6 for special events and holidays. Call Inn for specifics.
Children Restrictions	Can accommodate 12 years and older.
Cancellation	Cancellations/Changes are subject to a $50 processing fee per room or 3% of total charged to credit card, which ever is greater. 14 days prior notice is required for stays totaling 4 room nights or less, 30 days prior notice for stays totaling 5-8 room nights, 60 days prior notice for stays totaling more than 8 room nights. No-shows and early check-outs are non-refundable. Cancellations received less than the appropriate days notice are non-refundable. Reservations made for Special Events, Holidays and their minimum stay requirements as well as stays in June, July & August are non refundable. Discounted stays are also non refundable.
Check-in/Check-out	3 pm / 11 am

Other Activities	Amusement Park Antiquing Art Galleries Beaches Bicycling Canoeing/Kayaking Fishing Golf Hiking Live Theater Museums Parks Shopping (Local Crafts) Sports Events, Major College Tennis Water Sports Sea World Del Mar Race Track Stephen Birch Aquarium Downtown San Diego Balboa Park Zoo Temecula Wine Country Wild Animal Park Hot Air Ballooning
Historic Interest	One of the best examples of Irving Gill's "cubist style" architecture from the early 1900s, Home to Johh Philip Sousa familly in the 1920s, and the gardens were created originally by Kate Sessions, famous for directing the landscaping of Balboa park at its inception. Historic Awards: National Historical Site (Granted) City Historical Site (Granted) Historic Memberships: National Trust Local Historical Society Historic sites nearby: Bishop's School, The Woman's Club, The Cole's Book Store - now the Historic Society's Offices- are all in the village. Old Town (5 miles), Balboa Park (5 miles) Other Awards: Awarded "Best Location" by Inn Magazine several years in a row. Also received " "San Diego's Best" award over the past years.
Recommended Restaurant(s)	Michaels at The Cove, Santas, The Cottage...
Nearby College/University	UCSD

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Pros and Cons of this Inn

We recently stayed here for three nights to attend the Breeder’s Cup at Del Mar Race Track. Pros: 1) Inn is located in a quiet area that is safe for walking at night. 2) Inn is located a short walk to the ocean (not the beach). There is a sidewalk along the coastline for a leisurely walk to enjoy the ocean view. 3) Inn is located a short walk to restaurants where the locals eat – choice of Italian, Mexican, Chinese, pizza, fish. 4) Delicious breakfasts served and seating available in the dining room or the lovely garden. We were served a delicious and beautifully presented breakfast on all three mornings of our stay. However it was a surprise, with the pretty table settings and the lovely garden in which to sit, that the coffee is served in paper cups. It did distract from the ambiance and the paper cup with hot coffee was difficult to carry to the garden to enjoy before breakfast was served. 5) Shelley greeted us warmly on arrival and she was certainly very friendly with every encounter during our stay. Cons: 1) Housekeeping consists only of a stack of clean towels put in the bathroom and used towels removed. The beds were not made, the trash was not emptied, the used coffee cups not removed, the bathroom amenities not replenished and the sherry glasses not washed or replaced. On the second day we specifically asked Shelley for the room to be serviced and left note on our door requesting service and still the housekeeping service consisted of putting a stack of clean towels in the room. It was disconcerting to return from a long day at the races and find the beds unmade and absolutely nothing done. To add insult to injury there was an envelope provided for gratuities. It remained empty when we departed. 2) The beds in The Shores room were extremely and uncomfortably hard. If you do not like extra firm mattresses do not stay in this room. I will not return to the Inn. I suggest that people planning a trip to this area look at the many other lovely lodging choices. You will find another place to stay that will provide you with better housekeeping service (at the least the beds will be made each day.
Carol Hendrickson
11/12/2017

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