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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near La Jolla Cove

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Italian cuisine
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$348
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

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7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Windansea Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • 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 - 2.3 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 4.9 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
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Public House La Jolla - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage La Jolla - ‬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.
    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 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$317.32, 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.

Reviews

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, La Jolla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff & beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, as described. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and the resturant ...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

CARLOS

Fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken, Bellevue

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was available and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James, Peoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah M, Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Hande, Spring

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff, they had warm cookies, beach towels, beach chairs…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Had dinner one night in the chophouse restaurant located in the hotel and that was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jee Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time with family at this hotel. Very easy to go every where what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice, clean but still have some minor issues like the shower wall was leaking water. Heater is not working
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was within walking distance of the famous and popular Prospect Street. The location is excellent, and the room on the top floor has a nice view. Very comfortable and clean. Breakfast was ok, not my favorite, but there are many choices in downtown with a La Jolla vibe. They offered beach umbrellas and chairs upon request for use at the beach. The staff was very friendly and professional. Although the hotel does not have its parking, parking is available across the street for $25, which is complimentary for hotel guests. We only stayed one night and I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AHMED

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kapil

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The quality and size of the room was excellent. Everyone we dealt with was extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025