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Lafayette Hotel

2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
Lafayette Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.3 out of 5 based on 467 reviews from 6 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 467 reviews
from 6 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "Will never recommend this hotel,lloks good in pictures,but in the end of JULY notable to use the pool,unacceptable." source Hotels.com

    "Room was small, air conditioner was in the window with only some plastic to cover the rest of the opening (noisy), beds hard, & overall it was icky and old." source Travelocity

    "they were having trouble with elevator,ice machine and the hot tub did not have jet but was close to zoo ball park and the staff were very friendly loved the garage parking and the breakfast, and the pool would stay there again." source Expedia

    "Make this a Great place not just a good place Train staff to clean well little things count and read and do guess request notes." source Travelocity

    "Although the complementary breakfast was really good and the price is inexpensive, I was very dissatisfy with the condition of the room and hotel overall." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "I was disappointed that housekeeping did not get around to cleaning the room until 4:00pm." source Hotels.com

    "My daughters brand new car got scratched." source Travelocity

    "It felt like the sheets and the blankets needed some dry-cleaning." source Expedia

    "The Lobby was beautiful, but the hall ways and the carpet in the room were very old and worn out, the elevator smelled badly, the carpets through the hallways were very dirty and smelly, the bathroom in our room had caulk that was missing on the tub, it was not dirty, it was old and worn out, the pool looked like it needed to be cleaned out, the water was not very clear, there were soda machines without soda, they only way you could get a soda is if you bought it from the front desk." source Travelocity

    "No one ever came to check my room let alone clean it." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "Listing said hotel offered shuttle service from airport but did not." source Venere

    "The room was excellent and service great." source Venere

    "maybe they should figure out what customer service means instead of behaving very cocky." source Travelocity

    "The staff was not terribly friendly, but they were able to provide good service." source Travelocity

    "There isn't shuttle service to any place, and MacDonalds is right on the corner." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "While the hotel may not have all the modern luxuries & conveniences, the pool area, lobbies and style points of yesteryear more than make up for it." source Orbitz

    "No, it was not centrally located to anything of our interest, and no we will not be staying there again." source Hotels.com

    "We booked this hotel while in town for the maraton due to the history and location, but were soon disappointed when music and parties around the pool continued into the late night hours keeping those who go to sleep before midnight with no recourse other than to put in ear plugs." source Travelocity

    "The maids will throw anything out that you do not put away and the hotel will not try to locate the items." source Expedia

    "The neighborhood wasn't the greatest either." source Hotels.com

  • Value: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "We were a little nervous about seeing the Lafayette Hotel because of reviews we read online, but it was a decent hotel for the price." source Travelocity

    "The value for the money was good as well an excellent location if planning to go to Sea World & the Zoo." source Travelocity

    "Breakfast buffet was okay & the pool, spa, & public areas are nice, but this hotel is definitely NOT worth the price." source Travelocity

    "The site should be saved for its historical value and lost beauty." source Travelocity

    "It was poorly maintained and didn't come to the standard that i would hope to have based on the price per night." source Travelocity

More information on Lafayette Hotel

The hotel's popularity and tradition of gracious hospitality continues today. This historical Colonial-style mansion is a landmark and has maintained its charm while offering many amenities that today's traveler demands.Lafayette Hotel & Suites San Diego was where Hollywood's most glamorous stars came night after night to what was the resort hotel's fashionable Mississippi Ballroom to drink, dine and dance to the music of Ted Fio Rito and other top-drawer big bands. The Mississippi Ballroom is now a popular wedding and banquet Hall.We have a fitness center here at the Lafayette Hotel and Suites not a full health club.

Check-in Time:

3 p.m.

Check-out Time:

12 p.m.

Year Built:


Total Rooms:

20 rooms.20

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

107 Total Rooms Standard King-one king size bed-compl breakfast-compl HS internet-microwave-refrigerator-two-line speakerphone-work desk-hairdryer-cable TV-upscale bath amenities-iron and ironing board. Pets are not accepted

Directions

Conveniently located to all shopping, entertainment and business areas, the historic Lafayette Hotel and Suites is indeed the lodging choice in San Diego. The hotel just minutes from the beaches, shopping at Mission Valley and Fashion Valley malls, historic old town and Gaslamp districts, Sea World, the San Diego convention center, downtown San Diego. San Diego Airport is minutes away as well as the many restaurants, clubs and shopping venues of Hillcrest.

Area

-San Diego Zoo-Seaworld-Qualcomm Stadium-Petco Park-Gaslamp Entertainment District-San Diego State University-Fashion Valley Mall-Mission Valley Mall-Beaches-San Diego Airport

Attractions

Directions From Attraction To Hotel San Diego Zoo And Balboa Park ........... 1.5 Miles Ne Qual Comm Stadium ....................... 1.5 Miles Sw Historic Gaslamp Quarter ................ 4 Miles Ne San Diego Convention Center ............. 5 Miles Ne Historic Old Town ....................... 4 Miles E Sea World ............................... 6 Miles Se Mission Bay And Beaches ................. 6 Miles Se Mission Valley Mall And Theaters ........ 2 Miles S University Of San Diego ................. 6 Miles Se Coronado Island ......................... 7 Miles N Point Loma .............................. 7 Miles E Pacific Beach ........................... 9 Miles Se Military Command Recruiting Depot ....... 6 Miles E 32nd Street Naval Station ............... 7 Miles Ne Legoland ................................ 40 Miles S Wild Animal Park ........................ 30 Miles S Old Globe Theatre ....................... 1.5 Miles Ne Tijuana/Mexico Border ................... 1.5 Miles N Directions From Corporation To Hotel Federal Building ........................ 4 Miles Ne Mercy Scripts Hospital .................. 1 Mile E San Diego County Offices ................ 5 Miles Ne San Diego Court House ................... 4 Miles Ne Ucsd Medical Center ..................... 1.5 Miles E Balboa Navy Medical Center .............. 1.5 Miles E

Dining

Red Fox Steak HouseThis restaurant serves a menu full of red meat, including hamburgers and steak dinners.L Bar & GrillLocated in the spacious lobby is the 1,500 square foot "L" bar & grill. The grill includes kitchen upgrades, a newly designed bar, a new pool table, and all new finishes. "L" bar & grill features daily specials, full bar service, and weekly live entertainment. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor terrace and fire pit that overlooks Lafayette Hotel's Olympic-sized pool.

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