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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Dinner served, Italian cuisine
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 Pool Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 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
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room With 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

King Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Accessible Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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 Pool Beach. 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
  • Ellen Browning Scripps Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cuvier Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Children's Pool Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 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
  • ‪Queenstown Village - ‬6 min walk
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About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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 May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on May 10, 2026 start from $244, 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.

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

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

Will I be able to park at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, there isn't parking at this 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.

Is Empress Hotel of La Jolla good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and bathrobes as well as a restaurant.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla have a hot tub?

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.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla have connecting rooms available?

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was old and didn’t work, kind of smelled bad. Internet is spotty, TV was broken, lights didn’t turn on and off. Needs some work, great spot but old and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy

The room was quiet and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Motoko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and decent breakfast in variety of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nabila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love The Empress Hotel and stay there every time we visit La Jolla. The rooms are spotless and the the breakfast room is delightful and the food is adequate for a free breakfast. Centrally located, with an extremely helpful staff, this is our home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Judith

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very old and room was not well cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Godwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall the room and reception staff was good. The major set back was the breakfast. The lady managing the breakfast was very rude to all of the guests and literally slammed the door on the face when it was 9.30. Also she was not refilling milk and other items though there was 10 to 15 mins left. Being in the hospitality industry this kind of service and behavior was appauling. Suggestion is to remove the breakfast service is such sub par and rude service is provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and nice stsff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

yue

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very por quality
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice desk staff. Problems with manager and even when I asked 3 times no one came to make up the bed. Someone finally came to do it while we were in the room. So awkward. Also they wanted to overcharge me for the pets. Good size room and super location 2 blocks from beach and in the center of everything. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It had everything I needed to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, San Diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. It is very convenient to everywhere we need to go in the heart of La Jolla. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

phyllis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anzhelina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beds soft and lumpy
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alissa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was not good at all! The general manager was not respectful and really had a hard time supporting us as a family with children. This hotel is really more for kid free travel. Also we had some issues with the room that were never resolved. Breakfast was good. Location was good if you want a chill, near the beach experience. Hotel restaurant was upscale, and not great for kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID LARCHER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King bed and pillows were very comfortable! Great La Jolla Italian restaurant on first floor…so convenient 😀
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Business traveler
Room is spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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