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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Pet-friendly
Italian cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    6 min walk
  • Cuvier Park
    7 min walk
  • Children's Cove
    9 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns, towels

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel with free breakfast, near La Jolla Cove
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Empress Hotel of La Jolla offers 74 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Empress Hotel of La Jolla's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free self-serve breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Manhattan of La Jolla, a steakhouse that serves Italian cuisine
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and 7 minutes from Mission Bay
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 450 square feet (42 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Empress Hotel of La Jolla.

This 3-star La Jolla hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Manhattan of La Jolla - This steakhouse specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-service breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Manhattan of La Jolla

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (450 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.18 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Valet parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Empress Hotel
Empress Hotel La Jolla
Empress La Jolla
Hotel Empress
Empress Hotel Jolla
Empress Jolla
Empress Of La Jolla La Jolla
Empress Hotel of La Jolla Hotel
Empress Hotel of La Jolla La Jolla
Empress Hotel of La Jolla Hotel La Jolla
Empress Hotel of La Jolla A Greystone Hotel

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff made check in easy and very friendly and quick
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great bar and restaurant but rooms need upgrades and they’re not available until late afternoon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Empress Hotel is the best location in La Jolla Village, close to restaurants, the Conrad Theater, shopping, coffee shops, and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Corona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet Parking included. Very close to shopping and dinning. Don't let the outside deceive you! My family really loved this hotel and would love to stay here next time we are in La Jolla again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mariko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

henry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Larry the Manager was great however the Expedia agents apparently did not call the property when I asked four times. Upon my visit to the hotel I decided to get another property as it is really a 2 star. Expedia would not refund the property after several attempts with multiple agents. I can go on and on but will not.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maclovio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DJ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, spacious and comfortable! The complimentary breakfast service was also great! Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The A/C don’t work it’s hot and humidity inside of the rooms. I made the reservation 5 months earlier and when I got to the hotel mi rooms wasn’t ready. Super bad services, not recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff!! Great hotel that’s very convenient to ocean, restaurants and shops. Everything was in walking distance. The free breakfast was a great added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip, elmendorf afb

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were going out to dinner and needed to iron some clothes, but our iron didn’t work. I called the front desk and was told someone would bring one to us right away. It never came. We had to leave for our reservation and told the front desk. They said they would have one waiting for us when we came back. It wasn’t ready. They told us they’d bring one up to our room, which they did…5 hours after I requested it. Even then, the “new” iron didn’t work. Not happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

jacqueline

Location near dining areas and beach. Breakfast is good but the lady in charge not friendly. No refill of servings despite request from guests. Overall, we are happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, La Jolla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy in the village
Cozy in the village
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Empress is horrible
Horrible. I was initially given a first floor room next to the elevator. The rug was terribly stained and wet as if they had just tried to clean it. Unless I upgraded, they would only give me another first floor room. I left!! The whole experience was more like something I'd expect at Motel 6, or another dive motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, La Jolla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent location that is walking distance to many restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, La Jolla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property , great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024