Lafayette Hotel and Suites
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Hotel Overview
Great location. Great staff beautiful grounds
Very friendly staff. Love the location. Beautiful rooms. Pool area clean and relaxing.
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raindrop
- Jan 23, 2013
So beautiful, very clean, quiet, and restaurants walking distance
Husband and I stayed at the Lafayette 1 night on November 17, 2012 for my birthday. What a...
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caligurrl
- Nov 19, 2012
Colonial-style mansion epitomizes elegance next to San Diego Zoo
Dating back to 1946, the Lafayette opened as a popular spot for celebrities and movie stars to socialize for nights at a time. With live music in the Red Fox Room and Piano Bar, the property still celebrates its Hollywood roots today. The Lafayette is the closest hotel to the San Diego Zoo. Guests receive free Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access and on-site parking is also available. The on-site L Bar & Grill overlooks the hotel's Olympic-sized, Terrazzo-tile swimming pool.Lafayette Hotel and Suites Rooms
- Manor King - 1 King Bed
- Pillow top California King mattress , triple sheeting with duvet. Desk. Smart power with 3 outlets & 2 USB charging ports, iPod/MP3 Ready AM/FM Clock Radio. 37-inch LCD television with expanded cable including 4 Showtime channels. Complimentary wireless Internet . Laptop-compatible safe. Coffee maker. Traditional shower/tub combination featuring Speakman showerhead. Hair dryer. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
- Manor Queen - Two Queen Beds
- Two pillow top Queen mattresses , triple sheeting with duvet. Desk. Smart power with 3 outlets & 2 USB charging ports, iPod/MP3 Ready AM/FM Clock Radio. 37-inch LCD television with expanded cable including 4 Showtime channels. Complimentary wireless Internet. Laptop-compatible safe. Coffee maker. Traditional shower/tub combination featuring Speakman showerhead. Hair dryer, Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
- Poolside Room - 2 queen beds
- Two pillow Top Queen Mattresses , triple sheeting with duvet. French doors opening directly onto or overlooking the famous Weissmuller Pool. Desk. Smart power with 3 power outlets & 2 USB charging ports, iPod/MP3 Ready AM/FM Clock Radio. 40-inch LCD television with expanded cable including 4 Showtime channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Laptop-compatible safe. Coffee Maker. Traditional shower/tub combination featuring Speakman showerhead. hair dryer, Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
- Suze Suites
- Two private bedrooms separated by French doors each with its own bathroom, traditional shower/tub combination featuring Speakman showerhead. One room offers a twin over full bunk bed, multi-purpose dining table, 4 chairs, chalk board wall, smart power with 3 outlets & 2 USB charging ports and a 32-inch LCD television. Separate and private parents' bedroom has a pillow top California King mattress , triple sheeting with duvet, built in desk, microwave, refrigerator, laptop-compatible safe, I-Pod/MP3 ready clock radio, 40-inch flat screen TV, complimentary wireless internet and expanded cable including 4 Showtime stations. Non-Smoking.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Elevators
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Health club
- Night club
- Solarium
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Services
- Business center
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible elevators
- Visual emergency alarm for hearing impaired guest
- Ramp access to buildings
Hotel Map
- Area served
- San Diego, CA
- Nearby airports
- (SAN)San Diego International Airport
- Area description
- Located in North Park area of San Diego. One mile from San Diego Zoo, one mile from Mission Valley and minutes to downtown, SeaWorld and all San Diego Attractions.
Nearby points of interest
- Qualcomm Stadium: 1.5 mi
- Spanish Village Art Center: 1.5 mi
- San Diego Zoo: 1.6 mi
- Casa De Balboa: 1.6 mi
- San Diego Natural History Museum: 1.6 mi
- Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 1.7 mi
- Botanical Building: 1.7 mi
- Timken Museum of Art: 1.7 mi
- San Diego Museum of Art: 1.7 mi
- San Diego Museum of Man: 1.7 mi
- San Diego Automotive Museum: 2 mi
- San Diego Aerospace Museum: 2.1 mi
- Firehouse Museum: 2.8 mi
- Heritage Park: 2.9 mi
- Junipero Serra Museum: 3.1 mi
- Qualcomm Stadium: 1.5 mi
- Spanish Village Art Center: 1.5 mi
- San Diego Zoo: 1.6 mi
- Casa De Balboa: 1.6 mi
- San Diego Natural History Museum: 1.6 mi
- Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 1.7 mi
- Botanical Building: 1.7 mi
- Timken Museum of Art: 1.7 mi
- San Diego Museum of Art: 1.7 mi
- San Diego Museum of Man: 1.7 mi
- San Diego Automotive Museum: 2 mi
- San Diego Aerospace Museum: 2.1 mi
- Firehouse Museum: 2.8 mi
- Heritage Park: 2.9 mi
- Junipero Serra Museum: 3.1 mi
- Whaley House Museum: 3.1 mi
- Old Town San Diego: 3.2 mi
- Bazaar Del Mundo: 3.2 mi
- Childrens Museum of San Diego: 3.4 mi
- PETCO Park: 3.4 mi
- Gaslamp Quarter: 3.5 mi
- Port of San Diego: 3.7 mi
- Mission Bay Park: 5 mi
- Sea World: 5.2 mi
- Hospitality Point: 5.5 mi
- Family Fun Center: 5.5 mi
- Pacific Beach: 6.5 mi
- Belmont Park: 6.6 mi
- Sunset Cliffs: 6.7 mi
- Chula Vista Nature Center: 8.3 mi
- Sorrento Valley: 9.8 mi
- California Center For The Arts Museum: 25.2 mi
- Legoland: 27.8 mi
Dining
- Red Fox Steak House
- The quintessential steakhouse that doesn't just reach for the lounge vibe, it helped define it. The entire interior was shipped to the United States for blonde cinema actress, Marion Davies, and was dismantled (again!) and installed at the Lafayette during the 1950's. If the history and nightly piano doesn't get you, the stiff cocktails, steak, and seafood surely will. Hours: Monday - Thursday (11am - Midnight) Friday - Saturday (11am - 1:30am) Sunday (4pm - 1:30am)
- Imig's Kitchen & Bar
- Loved by locals and guest alike, Imig's serves up a modern, casual and honest twist on breakfast and brunch. The relaxed and open setting gives guests the perfect space to gather daily for breakfast, brunch (or both, after all you're on vacation) or a mid-day custom cocktail overlooking the historic Weissmuller Pool. Hours: Everyday (7am - 3pm)
- North Park Neighborhood Restaurants
- Quickly becoming nationally recognized for it's culinary diversity and appreciation for craft beer, the neighborhood offers Lafayette guests an incredible opportunity for food exploration. We encourage you to dine with us once (ok, maybe twice) and then experience the local cuisine within our wonderful neighborhood! Our front desk can assist with recommendations and reservations.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (314)
Ratings and reviews for Lafayette Hotel and Suites
- All travelers (314) 3 / 5
- Business (33) 3.1 / 5
- Couples (102) 3 / 5
- Families (122) 2.9 / 5
- Friends (29) 3.3 / 5
- Singles (21) 3.3 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.4
- Hotel staff:
- 3.7
- Room comfort:
- 3.2
- Location:
- 3.5
- Value:
- 3.4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mehsph
3 night Stay
I wish we were able to stay longer. Loved the intimacy of this hotel. Beautiful pool and great restaurant. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The underground parking was so nice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Breakfast or lunch is a must at Hash House A Go Go. There is a wait usually but it is sooooo worth it.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Value
I needed to stay close to where my class was being held. The Lafayette provided very nice accomodations for a very good price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Very old & outdated
Even though we stayed in a large suite room, it was smelly and the carpet and furniture was stained and old. The pool area was large and seemed ok, but the other amenities were not up to standards with regard to the price we paid. The best part was the closeness to the Zoo and Old Town but the surrounding area was kind of sleazy with a lot of strip clubs. I don't think I would recommend this hotel to family or friends.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
A DUMP!
The hotel is decrepit and is in dire need of total maintenance overhaul.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
very family friendly
this hotel was very clean well kept and had a beautifu pool and spa. the rooms were great and big with a game system in every room for enjoyment for kids as well.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
you have great resturants just down the street and shopping is just a short drive down the road.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Funky comfort
The Lafayette Hotel and Suites in San Diego is steeped in nostalgia for the heyday of Hollywood. My 10yr old son and I recently spent 4 night there while visiting San Diego and would definitely stay there again. While the rooms were pretty small- there's a big difference in what passed for luxury in 1946 and in 2007...the rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. The location was great, maybe just a mile or two north east of Balboa Park and all the attractions there. We mostly ate at the hotel for their complimentary breakfast and evening dinners. The menu is limited, but all the food we chose was good quality and reasonably priced. The outdoor swimming pool, designed by Johnny Weismueller(!) was clean and a big attraction. There was also a hot tub in a little area tucked behind some palm trees off the pool area. There is parking in an underground garage, too, which was very safe and convient. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay at The Lafayette and would chose it again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
The San Diego Zoo and other attractions at Balboa Park are a short drive from the hotel. It is also quite convient to routes north along the coast with La Jolla and the sea lions only about 20 mins north, Torrey Pine State Reserve 10 mins beyond that, and, of course, Legoland about 10 mins further north in Carlsbad.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Convenient Location
Interesting location. This hotel is a nice gem located among a smattering strip clubs and other late night joints. It was nice to see the diversity among the hotel staff and surrounding community. The hotel has a lot of character and was clean. Breakfast was nice. Parking was free and convenient. Noisey air conditioner kept waking us up. Next time I would prefer a modern clean box of a place located next to other hotels and tourist types. However if your focus is Balboa Park this is an ideal spot. Short walk and bus ride gets you there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Short walk to McDonalds, Denny's, good Asian, and Italian food.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Spacious rooms, but...
bathroom was quite small. Pipes in the building are probably pretty old as the temperature in the shower went from too hot to too cold without any adjustments on my part. In fact, besides having the retro decor to the hotel, the building is just old. TV was old and the controller either couldn't turn on the TV or the TV kept turning off after I turned it on. OK place to stay at if you're just looking for a bed at a decent price. There's not much to do around the hotel within walking distance. There was also a small vanity area by the small fridge and microwave in the room which was a surprising amenity.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Every fast food place you can think of. A Mcdonald's and Denny's is on the same block.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice hotel, rooms needs work
The Lafayette Hotel and Suites was a decent place but does need work. The staff is great and very friendly. The pool area was very clean and the rest of the grounds where clean. The rooms needs work. If they would buy new carpet and paint the hotel would be a lot nicer and worth what I paid per night. In addition the hair dryer in the bathroom had frayed wires and just hanging on the wall. The thermostat for the AC was the same way. Other than the rooms, these rest of the hotel is very clean. The free internet services is a plus.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Family fit
This hotel was fit for a couple or a family. Friendly service and resonable prices. The breakfast offered was more than we expected. Very helpful at the front desk with directions to many locations in San diego. The bar tender was friendly during the first night of our stay, but the second day when we were laying by the pool he had a problem waiting on us(remembering our order and not even bring us what we ordered) and being friendly. Over all good place.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice Hotel
The Lafayette has a very nice pool, really big. The breakfast was so-so, too many people in a small room. The hotel is really not far from Old Town and the others San Diego attractions (like the Zoo, Balboa Park, etc ...). But there is nothing around the hotel at walking distance. The free parking is really a nice plus. The rooms are not the best but for the price it's a good deal.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Mexican restaurants of Old Town
