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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Italian cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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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

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 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
(69 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 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

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About the area

La Jolla

With a stay at Empress Hotel of La Jolla, you'll be centrally located in La Jolla, a 3-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and 7 minutes from Mission Bay. .This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Mission Beach and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from University of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Cove - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Windansea Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Public House La Jolla - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel with free breakfast, near La Jolla Cove
Empress Hotel of La Jolla offers 74 accommodations with safes 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 refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 74 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Manhattan of La Jolla, a steakhouse which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in La Jolla? This hotel has 450 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Manhattan of La Jolla - This steakhouse specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 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 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
  • 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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, Fontana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Rooms were remodeled and so nice. Great location, everything was walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's Ok, parking is across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well appointed, smaller property. It is in a fantastic location with friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is included, but it is more typical of something you would get staying in a Residence Inn or TownePlace Suites. That said, our stay was worth what we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Brooks, Port Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property but updated and very clean. Staff is awesome! Amenities are good. Area is wonderful. Very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Djuan L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk held out luggage so we could do some exploring because we arrived 4 hours before check in
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel Peter Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

AMIR, GREENVILLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is OK. There is no bell boy or a similar position to assist with the luggage even though Empress is a boutique hotel. The staff were friendly, however.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Roaches in my room bathroom. I’ll never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

vanusnit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay. Hotel was walkable to a lot of points of interest
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice including the room. Restaurants and beach are within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Loved the Empress Hotel of La Jolla! The hotel was clean. Staff was top notch. Rooms were spacious and the bed was comfortable. The Hotel is very walkable to La Jolla village. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

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

10/10 Excellent

Imad

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and quiet, and the staff are customer oriented, prompt, and friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Mount Dora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is awesome here. So nice and wow.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location, close to shopping, dining and the ocean. The staff was very professional and attentive, but the room could have been a little more updated. The furnishings seemed old and worn, but the room was clean and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was central to about everything in La Jolla.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
old world glamorous hotel with a courteous staff, exemplary grounds and rooms, beautiful rooms with soft pillow top beds, generous breakfast, in the most walkable part of La Jolla.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025