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Location

Property is safe great location and easy parking

Location and service. The only thing that I didn't like was the parking fee. I knew about it but I wish it could be less expensive.

Very nice, clean, well-run facility and the staff is very helpful.

Could walk to restaurants. Good, simple breakfast.

This is a timeless classic hotel. Our room was very clean, and the staff was friendly and extremely helpful. The breakfast patio was relaxing. The best is location....right out of the front door and you can walk to the sea lions/seals area, lots of restaurants, little shops, and coffee places.

Everyone who works at this hotel is genuinely nice! What a pleasure to stay there.

Best property ever! We loved it so much more than any other

This is my second stay at the Empress Hotel. The staff has been excellent both times. Rooms are spacious and very comfortable. They have a nice breakfast and a large patio. And the location is the best, within walking distance to the beautiful coastal walkway, restaurants, shopping, I was there for business and my office is across the street. I will look forward to my next visit.

Great location; staff very friendly; housekeeping excellent

The hotel was nice, staff wonderful my only complaint is that the bathroom door is a giant shutter always gapped open, don’t get me wrong the door shuts and locks but why bother! If you need to turn the light on in the middle of the night in the bathroom it will wake whoever is in the room. Let’s talk about bathroom noises! Feeling romantic on a weekend away with your significant other? Not after they use the bathroom! How about odors? Girls weekend? Feel like sharing everything? I really liked the hotel and would go back alone but not with anyone else. The bathroom door killed it!

Bell boy was great and helpful. The room was a very good size. Very clean and comfortable beds and pillows. Bathrooms very clean.

Great location, fabulous staff who are all very kind and helpful. The breakfast was pretty good too.

Fay Ave La Jolla CA

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to La Jolla Cove
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Fitness center

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 74-room hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.


Dining

Sit down for a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite steakhouse, or enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Satisfy your hunger from the comfort of your room with room service.


Rooms

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.


Property features

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.

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 3

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 3

Guest reviews for Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Everyone (25) Couples (5) Family (6)
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Everyone

By on Feb 3, 2024

4
Everyone

By on Jan 20, 2024

3
Everyone

Location

By on Sep 13, 2023

5
Everyone

By , from Reseda on Jul 2, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 13, 2023

Dear Guest,Thank you! We look forward to you return!

5
Everyone

By on Mar 23, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 22, 2023

Hello Catherine,Thank you for your recent stay! Come back and see us in the near future.Regards,

4
Partner Couples

Property is safe great location and easy parking

By on Nov 15, 2022

5
Everyone

By , from Fallbrook on Sep 27, 2021

5
Everyone

By on Jul 14, 2021

4
Family

Location and service. The only thing that I didn't like was the parking fee. I knew about it but I wish it could be less expensive.

By on Oct 19, 2020

4
Family Family

Very nice, clean, well-run facility and the staff is very helpful.

By on Oct 11, 2020

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
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