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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near La Jolla Cove

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Terrace/patio
Dinner served, Italian cuisine
Exterior
Lobby
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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, Children's Cove
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room With 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

Located in Village of La Jolla, Empress Hotel of La Jolla is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Children's Cove. This 3-star hotel has 74 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Children's Cove - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Children's Pool Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Coq - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Queenstown Village - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel with a restaurant, near La Jolla Cove
Guests of Empress Hotel of La Jolla enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

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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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Feb 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on Feb 22, 2026 start from $215.2, excluding 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

This hotel is situated in Village of La Jolla, just steps from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and within a 10-minute walk of Children's Cove and Children's Pool Beach. You'll also find Mission Beach and Mission Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla include a casino at the property?

No, Empress Hotel of La Jolla doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and bathrobes as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Empress Hotel of La Jolla serves free continental breakfast at Manhattan of La Jolla each morning.

Will Empress Hotel of La Jolla allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Empress Hotel of La Jolla for a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

The closest major airport to Empress Hotel of La Jolla is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 12.2 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is located 13.2 mi away (28-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Empress Hotel of La Jolla.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Empress Hotel of La Jolla if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 999 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Not impressed for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shaleeni

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Drains smell like rotten eggs and toilet smells like sewage. Other than that great hotel for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

haeleigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the decor of the room and the hotel. The pillows were flat and uncomfortable. The refrigerator in the room didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Westlake Village

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff exceeded our expectations and the room was everything we needed it to be. Would happily visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Rooms, Friendly Staff, Hot Breakfast!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa, Westlake Village

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room very clean and comfortable for our one night family trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEORG

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Cameron

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

It was okay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great staff, nice and clean room, large shower! Will come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, Henderson

Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay…nothing special. The rooms were clean and in reasonable shape. Not overwhelmed…just okay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

CLAUDIA, LA JOLLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable but they didn’t clean the room the next day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hsiao-Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, La Jolla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay! The staff are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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