Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Top rated by guests

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

9.0Outstanding

(1,000 Ratings)

"Staff was amazing, place itself is fine. I messed up our other booking and it ended up being full so we stayed here instead and it was great. "

Taylor

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9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,000 Ratings)

Hotel in La Jolla, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near La Jolla Cove
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free continental 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 and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (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.

Amenities at Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Restaurant

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

Gym

Coffee/tea maker

Refridgerator

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Microwave

Laundry services

Ironing facilities

Free toiletries

Towels

Safe

Desk

Hairdryer

Fire alarm

Map of La Jolla, CA

Nearby attractions

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

23.8 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

9.0Outstanding

(1,000 Ratings)

"Staff was amazing, place itself is fine. I messed up our other booking and it ended up being full so we stayed here instead and it was great. "

Taylor

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,000 Ratings)

Hotel in La Jolla, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of La Jolla, CA

Nearby attractions

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

23.8 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Amenities

Restaurant

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

Gym

Coffee/tea maker

Refridgerator

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Microwave

Laundry services

Ironing facilities

Free toiletries

Towels

Safe

Desk

Hairdryer

Fire alarm

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,000 Ratings)

3.0 / 10.0

Everything was old and didn’t work, kind of smelled bad. Internet is spotty, TV was broken, lights didn’t turn on and off. Needs some work, great spot but old and dirty.

4.0 / 10.0

Overall the room and reception staff was good. The major set back was the breakfast. The lady managing the breakfast was very rude to all of the guests and literally slammed the door on the face when it was 9.30. Also she was not refilling milk and other items though there was 10 to 15 mins left. Being in the hospitality industry this kind of service and behavior was appauling. Suggestion is to remove the breakfast service is such sub par and rude service is provided.

5.0 / 10.0

Good location and nice stsff

1.0 / 10.0

Very por quality

5.0 / 10.0

It had everything I needed to have.

1.0 / 10.0

The service was not good at all! The general manager was not respectful and really had a hard time supporting us as a family with children. This hotel is really more for kid free travel. Also we had some issues with the room that were never resolved. Breakfast was good. Location was good if you want a chill, near the beach experience. Hotel restaurant was upscale, and not great for kids.

2.0 / 10.0

Very limited staff. Housekeeping not done m uh P

5.0 / 10.0

Clean, comfortable beds, nice staff & good breakfast

3.0 / 10.0

Not impressed for the price.

4.0 / 10.0

Drains smell like rotten eggs and toilet smells like sewage. Other than that great hotel for the cost.

10.0 / 10.0

Staff was amazing, place itself is fine. I messed up our other booking and it ended up being full so we stayed here instead and it was great.

4.0 / 10.0

I liked the decor of the room and the hotel. The pillows were flat and uncomfortable. The refrigerator in the room didn't work.

5.0 / 10.0

Clean, friendly

10.0 / 10.0

Staff exceeded our expectations and the room was everything we needed it to be. Would happily visit again.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice Rooms, Friendly Staff, Hot Breakfast!!

8.0 / 10.0

Great pet friendly hotel. The staff is always welcoming. The only drawback, we arrived an hour before check-in and they had plenty of rooms available but due to a policy had to charge us $15 for the extra hour. Paid, but I'd prefer not to given we stay frequently when we have our dog. Other than that, great stay with the Empress!

4.0 / 10.0

No ocean view from our room, it was only on the 2nd floor and faced north. Breakfast was good and fresh. Room was clean. Bathroom could use a bit more privacy, as the door has slats. Parking is a problem, as you should get the QR code before you arrive and park in the structure across the street before checking in. TV has a sensor for the remote that can easily fall behind the dresser during cleaning, thus making the TV inoperable until you relocate the sensor. Location is great for the surrounding area and the price was decent considering we only stayed for a single Saturday night.

5.0 / 10.0

Room very clean and comfortable for our one night family trip.

2.0 / 10.0

Drink options and menu was fine. They were pet friendly. Parking was pricey at a public garage across the street. They transferred us due to maintenance in the first room. The staff interrupted as they forgot to refill the soaps. The second room blanket smelt horrible. The lady in the breakfast / terrace area was rude. Going to think twice before I stay here again.

8.0 / 10.0

The entire place was nice. Kind of pricey, but its close to the beach and its a very nice tourist spot. The lobby has snacks and treats, which is very nice. The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. My issue is with the less than helpful (at least to us) staff on duty for the night shift. We were informed at the desk that there is a 25 dollar a night charge for parking. Parking is across the street in a building that you have to download a code for to get in and out. The person at the front was more interested in socializing with some guy. We were apparently an inconvenience. (we checked in at 7ish pm). I did let the person know my experience and she said she would make sure someone knew about it. The parking situation is less than fantastic but the rest of the stay was great. We did not get to try the on site restaurant but it was certainly hopping and people sounded like they were having a blast. I got a pretty decent discount on the room using this site, but I can't imagine paying regular price, so if I decided to come back, I will be using Expedia again.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful property and great staff, nice and clean room, large shower! Will come back again!

6.0 / 10.0

The room was clean and comfortable but they didn’t clean the room the next day

10.0 / 10.0

All around good to great stay in La Jolla

8.0 / 10.0

It was okay…nothing special. The rooms were clean and in reasonable shape. Not overwhelmed…just okay

3.0 / 10.0

Nice hotel, good location - only a short walk to the ocean front. Breakfast buffet was good. I would give a 4 or 5 except for the poor parking arrangement. It is very difficult to get the parking booked through the hotel. We had to try multiple credit cards before it worked and a lot of time was wasted. Then when we wanted to leave on a Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m., we could not enter the parking structure. The key card would not work, and both entrances were locked. So we decided to try the driveway and thankfully, the gate was not closed. Although pedestrians are not supposed to walk in the road way, it was the only way to get to the car.

10.0 / 10.0

Always a wonderful stay! The staff are amazing

6.0 / 10.0

Hotel was overall nice but I do have two big bites so I’m wondering if they have bed bugs. The soap was SO SCENTED that it irritated my skin and that is my main complaint otherwise it was nice. As long as they didn’t give me bed bugs I’m alright. Will update my review if I got bed bugs.

10.0 / 10.0

Pet friendly, clean, friendly staffs, great location

10.0 / 10.0

Nice!

6.0 / 10.0

Dated property that can use a refresh.

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable beds, friendly and very helpful staff Shower head wasn’t the best Complimentary breakfast could be improved

5.0 / 10.0

Solo traveler. In town for the annual La Jolla Cove open water swim races. The Empress is about 10 minutes walk to the cove but significantly less expensive then the hotels next the cove. The place is nice and well kept. The only thing that wasn't above average was the breakfast as it was so so.

3.0 / 10.0

Nice stay. The parking garage and expense was a hassle. I arrived early and was greeted with an early checkin fee so my wife and I decided to wait before checking in to save $30. I felt like it was going to the add on expenses that you get in Las Vegas resorts. Are stay was nice. Rooms are a little dated but being near the coast somewhat to be expected.

4.0 / 10.0

Please update your technology or drop your prices. These days internet speed an accessibility to streaming is important. You are on your own in terns of h

6.0 / 10.0

Run down hotel

8.0 / 10.0

It's walkable distance to the beach and restaurants.The room is spacious, not too quiet at night.The parking costs 25 dollars per night.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect in almost every way except for a strange intermittent banging noise which could have been the elevators so I would suggest making sure you’re booked as far away as possible.

2.0 / 10.0

The bed is so soft and uncomfortable. It gave me a backache

4.0 / 10.0

Nice place, but could do with some repairs. The place where breakfast was served was a bit run down. Breakfast was similar to many hotels, had expected something nicer. Also, didn’t like that had to pay extra for parking. Staff was friendly and helpful and room was clean and comfortable.

8.0 / 10.0

Service could have been better.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Empress Hotel of La Jolla. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Empress Hotel of La Jolla pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

We found 20 amenities for this rental. This includes restaurant, air conditioning, non-smoking, gym, and tv.

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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel in La Jolla, CA

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About this hotel

Amenities at Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Map of La Jolla, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel in La Jolla, CA

Reasons to book

Map of La Jolla, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Empress Hotel of La Jolla pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

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