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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near La Jolla Cove

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Aerial view
Bar (on property)
Pet-friendly
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$388
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

Explore the area

Map
7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Flat-screen TV

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla puts you in the heart of La Jolla, within just a 10-minute stroll of Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Children's Cove. Highlights at this hotel include free self-service breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The steakhouse, Manhattan of La Jolla, serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. 450 square feet (42 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Village of La Jolla hotel include Mission Bay and La Jolla Cove.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Windansea Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 8 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬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
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 450 square feet (42 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Empress Hotel of La Jolla.

This 3-star La Jolla hotel is smoke free.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 450 sq ft of conference space
  • 42 sq. m of conference space
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Empress Hotel of La Jolla offers 74 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Manhattan of La Jolla

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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 towels
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.18 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Valet parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on 20 Mar 2025 start from AU$342.83, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Yep, Empress Hotel of La Jolla is a short 10-minute walk from La Jolla Cove. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Empress Hotel of La Jolla a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Empress Hotel of La Jolla.

Is Empress Hotel of La Jolla family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Empress Hotel of La Jolla is a hit with families.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla serve breakfast?

Sure does, free self-service brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, Empress Hotel of La Jolla does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Empress Hotel of La Jolla, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 999 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, pet friendly, valet was included with my stay. Breakfast was included as well. Walking distance to food options and close to the beaches. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The room was decent, room 407. The room definitely needed some attention to detail. The ceiling in the bathroom had water damage around the fan. The fan vents were covered with lint which hadn't been cleaned for quite a while. More attention needs to be paid to the windows. It would have been nice to be able to open the window to get the ocean breeze however, the cleanliness has been neglected inside and out. The windows were dirty along with windowsills which had cobwebs inside and out. It would be nice to have a solid bathroom door instead of one that had a louvers from top to bottom. Not a lot of privacy since the bathroom was right next to the bed. Spacious room otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

leigh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Yunes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great things about the hotel, it is right next to all the shopping and very close to La Jolla Beach. Bed is very comfortable and you don’t hear any noise from outside your room. The bad has to do with their bathroom inside the room. The door is not solid so any noise while someone is making in the bathroom the people in the room will hear it very easily. The worst thing is probably the shower, the water is very weak and honestly I felt like I was taking a shower in a 3rd world country that has a limited supply of water. I’m not sure if this Is a California problem or what but I don’t ever remember taking a shower in a hotel in any other state with such low pressure coming out of the shower head. When I did mention and complain to the front desk they did come and change the shower head but honestly I don’t think it made a huge difference. We did not look forward to taking a shower for this specific reason and that’s not a good thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Was great !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

arthur, huntington beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderful - they went above and beyond and were always so happy to help! The rooms are clean and comfortable and the location is in the middle of everything!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

HAMID HOJJAT KASHANI HALLEH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was so excited when I reserve the hotel. But unfortunately, they give us the second floor and they have a live music at night. It was very noisy when we went to sleep until late night.and the smell of the oil from kitchen was in our room all night long other than that the location is perfect. The room was clean and the staff were nice and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful deal and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed Our Stay
Quiet room and excellent staff service--attentive and kind. Was hesitant about valet parking convenience, but the staff was great about speed and efficiency, so there were no problems. Full breakfast with lots of variety was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Clean Hotel!
Very friendly staff. Clean Hotel as well. You will see staff constantly cleaning through the day! Manger checked me in Sunday afternoon 11/17/24 and he was very helpful and allowed us to check in our room early. Would 100% stay here again. Also hot Breakfast is included and valet parking! Great price for the hotel room with many perks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arpad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great find. clean, modern rooms, quiet, breafeast included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The room was smelly, like food. We had to jave the fan on all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and staff. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Najuma

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A much needs short Successful Getaway
Everything was perfect. Prime Location. Friendly welcoming staff. Comfortable, clean room and bathroom The beds were so comfortable too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property that is close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night. Definitely will come back. Beds a little soft is my only issue. That is simply my preference though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was fine and the service was good but.the venue is tired
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024