Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel with free breakfast, near La Jolla Cove

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
24/7 front desk
Gym

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7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037

La Jolla Cove
‪9 min walk‬
Windansea Beach
‪14 min walk‬
La Jolla Beach
‪3 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪19 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Excellent

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

La Jolla Cove - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
La Jolla Tide Pools - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Windansea Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
La Jolla Shores Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 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

‪Better Buzz Coffee La Jolla - ‬3 min walk
‪Queenstown Village - ‬6 min walk
‪Puesto La Jolla - ‬5 min walk
‪Sugar and Scribe Bakery - ‬3 min walk
‪Hennessey's Tavern - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel with free breakfast, 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 dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Jul 14 - Jul 15

Total includes taxes and fees

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Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Pet friendly

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Total includes taxes and fees

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

Family friendly

In-room crib
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

5 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Free crib
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

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

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
Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 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.

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 parking available on site at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

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, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony 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

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

David

Apr 9, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with partner

Apr 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

Charged for nights I did not stay

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The staff are really nice and friendly. The hotel is a little dated but it worked really nicely for my family. The breakfast was limited but really tasty. The location is perfect to see all of La Jolla.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Apr 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Mar 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Came back for our Anniversary get-awat

We'd stayed here several years ago for a business conference. The great location, fantastic room, and excellent Staff left an impression. So we picked Empress Hotel for our Anniversary week-end getaway. It was even better than our first stay. Conveniently located within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and parks. We'll be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MERRITT

Mar 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Mar 20, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Get a room with the 2 queen beds. I had a king only and it was on the inside overlooking the trash from the current remodel going on. Breakfast was ok. I like the included valet.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Mar 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family

Feb 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfection!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Feb 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel with lots of options within walking distance

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTEMIO

Feb 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Feb 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice but dated.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Feb 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

Staff were very helpful, the hotel was clean, and the room was great! I read about other hotels in the are being very outdated. Our room felt new and modern. They had bathrobes for us, the bed was comfy, and the bathroom shower was great. We received complimentary late check out of 12pm. This was truly appreciated since we were out late for a wedding and my husband had some work he needed to do before we left. Overall, I'm very happy with the quality and value of our stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

Chantal

Traveled with family

Jan 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Refuge in La Jolla

Really great experience here. My family and I were evacuees in the recent LA fires and needed to get someplace safe, comfortable and in clean air. This checked all the boxes. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I booked this room based on its reviews and walkability score. You are minutes from the beach here and also among the shops and boutiques. There’s a juicery and coffee shop near by. Lots of great restaurants in the vicinity too. Plus it’s dog friendly! We have already booked our next stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025