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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Property class: 3

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A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent sign reading "Empress Hotel La Jolla."
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a table, and artwork on the walls.
A spacious outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, covered by a roof with a grid pattern and hanging chandeliers.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a book.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and hanging lights.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$464
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuvier Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla puts you in the centre of La Jolla, 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from La Jolla Cove and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from La Jolla Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The steakhouse, Manhattan of La Jolla, serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. 450 square feet (42 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Village of La Jolla hotel include Mission Bay and University of California, San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cuvier Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Windansea Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Coq - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Public House La Jolla - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

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 metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 450 sq ft of conference space
  • 42 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Empress Hotel of La Jolla offers 74 accommodations with a safe 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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Manhattan of La Jolla

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 450 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
  • Desk chair
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 17.24 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on 15 Nov 2026 start from NZ$464, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Yep, Empress Hotel of La Jolla is a short 10-minute walk from La Jolla Cove. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Empress Hotel of La Jolla a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Empress Hotel of La Jolla.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, Empress Hotel of La Jolla does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Empress Hotel of La Jolla, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 999 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff, large room, convenient breakfast and easy access to restaurants and a beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was friendly and breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Staff, clean rooms, great breakfast, nice bar. prefect location, really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great pricing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Jolla is a great place. Nice and friendly Hotel. We’ll stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, perfect for our mini get away. Bed was comfortable, lots of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice and attentive staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very convenient location, comfortable bed, nice toiletries. breakfast was typical hotel breakfast, but very nice area to enjoy it. we kept having to ask for in room coffee, but staff provided it quickly. would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast is excellent and the hotel is very clean, the location is unbeatable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Very nice hotel, very convenient and beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. Our daughter is at SDSU and we have a mini-vacation here when we visit. Great property, great staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceeded expectations, great location, spacious room, nice stand up shower and comp breakfast. Will definitely stay next time in Lajolla
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Dated but well maintained. Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Empress Hotel is convenient and easy to get in out of .I like the low-key vibe throughout, but I also appreciate the unexpected and nice details that confirm that I made the right choice in La Jolla. La Valencia is lovely but significantly more expensive. Also checking in and out and parking are a bigger deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and decent breakfast in variety of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable beds, nice staff & good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel. Great restaurant. Very clean. Just not 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint is that I wish the Manhattan stayed open later
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Rooms, Friendly Staff, Hot Breakfast!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, nice staff, great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and nice stsff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025