Empress Hotel of La Jolla

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A short walk from La Jolla Cove, Empress Hotel of La Jolla provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Italian cuisine steakhouse, Manhattan of La Jolla, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$462
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
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(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Queen Room

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  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Village of La Jolla, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, Empress Hotel of La Jolla is in a shopping district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach, while Waterfront Park and San Diego Zoo are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our La Jolla travel guide
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7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037

What's nearby

  • A modern building with palm trees, a stop sign, and a clear blue sky.
    Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal cityscape with a golf course, beachfront, and residential buildings.
    La Jolla Cove
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A rocky beach with people, waves, and a building with a thatched roof.
    Windansea Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cuvier Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 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 Coffee
    3 min walk
  • The Spot
    5 min walk
  • Le Coq
    5 min walk
  • Sugar and Scribe
    2 min walk
  • Public House La Jolla
    2 min walk

About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

  • Hotel near La Jolla Cove
  • Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Empress Hotel of La Jolla. The on-site Italian cuisine steakhouse, Manhattan of La Jolla, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Express check-out, a porter/bellboy and multilingual staff
    • Luggage storage, concierge services and beach umbrellas
    • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and beach towels
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 74 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • 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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 23 kg per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 centre 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Empress Hotel of La Jolla pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on 22 Sept 2026 start from NZ$462, 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 time is check-in at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Empress Hotel of La Jolla located?

Located in Village of La Jolla, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and La Jolla Cove. Cuvier Park and Windansea Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms very clean and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was friendly and breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the underground secured parking. It is close to a lot of restaurants and the ocean. We visited during hot weather, adding a ceiling fan to our room would be big in staying cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, and the location is great. I'm not sure why there is an extra "resort" fee for flavored water, breakfast, and one robe in the room (especially when there is more than one guest in the room). But again, the staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Everything including shops, restaurants, La Jolla cove and the Cave store is walkable. The bed was very comfortable, the breakfast was impressive and the parking is about as easy as it comes!! A fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great pricing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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everything was clean and breakfast was as expected. the front desk and check in process was professional and efficient. I will recommend and visit again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very convenient location, comfortable bed, nice toiletries. breakfast was typical hotel breakfast, but very nice area to enjoy it. we kept having to ask for in room coffee, but staff provided it quickly. would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and room. Regular AC didn’t work needed portable one?! Sink faucet only trickle took 2 days before it worked properly. Nice to have great restaurant on premises.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is excellent and the hotel is very clean, the location is unbeatable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dated but well maintained. Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and decent breakfast in variety of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable beds, nice staff & good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Rooms, Friendly Staff, Hot Breakfast!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and nice stsff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great. The gym is small. The Wi-Fi was very poor. It is in a great location. The beds were very comfortable. And the rooms are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, nice staff, great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room very clean and comfortable for our one night family trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, clean, friendly staffs, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff exceeded our expectations and the room was everything we needed it to be. Would happily visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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