Empress Hotel of La Jolla
3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near La Jolla Cove
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Room service
- Bar
- Gym
- 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$346
NZ$346
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Explore the area
7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
- La Jolla Cove9 min walk
- Windansea Beach14 min walk
- La Jolla Beach3 min drive
- San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)19 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
27 reviews
(27 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
69 reviews
(69 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
La Jolla
Empress Hotel of La Jolla puts you in the heart of La Jolla, within just a 10-minute stroll of Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Children's Cove. 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 La Jolla Cove.
What's nearby
- La Jolla Cove - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Windansea Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- La Jolla Shores Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 5.6 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
- Public House La Jolla - 2 min walk
- Sugar and Scribe - 2 min walk
- Girard Gourmet - 4 min walk
- The Cottage - 2 min walk
About this property
Empress Hotel of La Jolla
Hotel with free breakfast, near La Jolla Cove
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 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
- 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
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Free cot
- 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
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.
- Free cots (infant beds)!
Payment types
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
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.
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.
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 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$316.17, 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.
Is Empress Hotel of La Jolla family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Empress Hotel of La Jolla is a hit with families.
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.