Empress Hotel of La Jolla
3.0 star property

Hotel with fitness centre, near La Jolla Cove
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
April 2024
May 2024

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

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Aerial view
Front of property
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Italian cuisine
Terrace/patio

Overview of Empress Hotel of La Jolla

9.2

Wonderful

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in La Jolla by travellers.
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in La Jolla.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The price is AU$353
Price available on 8/4/2024

Check out the area

7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego6 min walk
  • Popular LocationLa Jolla Cove10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWindansea Beach16 min walk
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)24 min drive
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Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla is located in Village of La Jolla, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, and is in a shopping district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach, while Birch Aquarium and Belmont Park are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 6 min walk
  • La Jolla Cove - 10 min walk
  • Windansea Beach - 16 min walk
  • Birch Aquarium - 6 min drive
  • La Jolla Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hennessey's Tavern - 5 min walk
  • Living Room Coffeehouse - 6 min walk
  • Better Buzz - 3 min walk
  • Puesto - 6 min walk
  • The Spot - 6 min walk

About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel near Mission Bay
Near La Jolla Cove, Empress Hotel of La Jolla provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site steakhouse, Manhattan of La Jolla, features Italian cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and a porter/bellboy
  • 2 meeting rooms, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Beach towels, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak well of the beach locale, helpful staff and overall condition
Room features
All 74 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the size rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Manhattan of La Jolla

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 450 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.17 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Breakfast
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Valet parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Empress Hotel of La Jolla pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on 8 Apr 2024 start from AU$309.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

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

What time is check-out at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Empress Hotel of La Jolla located?

Located in Village of La Jolla, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and La Jolla Cove. Children's Cove and La Jolla Tide Pools are also within 15 minutes.

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

La Keisha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a nice property. Good size rooms and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so personable and professional. The room was clean, the bed so comfortable. They had a charging station for my car which was very convenient. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great location great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service
Our non smoking room smelled like smoky and musty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Orono

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The valet guys were awesome - quick, efficient, friendly Breakfast scones !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and service!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The valet was included and nice to have as parking in La Jolla is a premium. We walked to restaurants every night and the ocean is just two short blocks away. The staff was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024