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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Empress Hotel of La Jolla
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 97 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 97 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "If you are ever in the La Jolla area this is a great place to stay for price, quality, and very close to everything." source Hotels.com

    "I would definitely go back and recommend." source Travelocity

    "I will definitely stay there again." source Expedia

    "Would recommend it for amenities, location and service." source Expedia

    "We would stay there again." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "If I ever come back to your area again you are on the top of my list for a classy, clean, beautiful place to stay." source Travelocity

    "Walking distance to a lot of neat restraunts and shops." source Expedia

    "My room was very clean and very comfortable, except I did get a little warm at night." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "We really enjoyed the self-service breakfast on the terrace." source Hotels.com

  • Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Walking distance to all Prospect St." source Orbitz

    "The location is perfect for the La Jolla village." source Hotels.com

    "Location was very good in La Jolla Village and there is a good sandwich shop nearby (by the athletic club." source Priceline

    "This is a great location for anyone who wants to enjoy exploring the La Jolla Village." source Expedia

    "It was in a nice location and the rooms were nice." source Priceline

  • Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Every time someone in an adjoining room closed their door, it sounded like someone was loading a canon." source Hotels.com

    "Rooms offered were small and right next to the bathrooms and riser room." source Priceline

More information on Empress Hotel of La Jolla

The elegant, newly renovated lobby invites guests with its limestone and black marble flooring, deep blue suede wall covering, rich mahogany arches and moldings and plush midnight blue couches. This European, boutique-style hotel boasts a deluxe continental breakfast served adjacent to a relaxing sundeck with its ideal location in the heart of La Jolla. There are 73 guestrooms, including 4 luxurious two-room Jacuzzi suites. All rooms feature bathrobes, coffee maker , in-room safes, iron & ironing boards, and refrigerators.

Check-in Time:

4:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Renovated:

1998

Total Rooms:

73 rooms.73

Total Floors:

5 floors.

Rooms:

Traditonal Queen:This room has one queen bed- bathrobes- refrigerator- gourmet coffee- iron ironing board- and in-room safe. No rollaways allowed.

Price

Main courses $9-$11 lunch, $19-$28 dinner,M

Credit Cards Accepted

DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended on weekends

Cancellation Policy

48 hr

Directions

Located in the heart of the upscale village of La Jolla. 3 blocks from the beach.

Area

La Jolla, San Diego, Tijuana

Parking

Valet parking $10 per night

Hours

Lunch Fri-Sun noon-2:30pm; dinner nightly 6-9pm

Pets

False

Attractions

Sea World 7 Miles / 11 Kilometers Mission Bay 6 Miles / 10 Kilometers Coronado Beach 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Legoland 20 Miles / 32 Kilometers San Diego Zoo 10 Miles / 16 Kilometers Balboa Park 11 Miles / 18 Kilometers La Jolla Playhouse 4 Miles / 6 Kilometers Gaslamp District 12 Miles / 19 Kilometers Wild Animal Park 24 Miles / 39 Kilometers Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers

Dining

Manhattan of La JollaFine-dining restaurant serving northern Italian and Continental cuisine. Featuring live jazz Thursday evevings thru Saturday evenings.

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