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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near La Jolla Cove

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Dinner served, Italian cuisine
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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, Cuvier Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 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
(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
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop 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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room With 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Village of La Jolla hotel, you'll find Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Cuvier Park. La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Tide Pools are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Children's Cove - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cuvier Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 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

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

About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3-star hotel 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 meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, 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
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • Gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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

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 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
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Empress Hotel of La Jolla A Greystone Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Empress Hotel of La Jolla to the airport?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla is 12.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on Dec 21, 2025 start from $199.2, excluding 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.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Empress Hotel of La Jolla.

How close is Empress Hotel of La Jolla to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from La Jolla Cove and 10-minute walk from La Jolla Tide Pools. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla offer free breakfast?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla have a pool?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla does not have a pool.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla have a restaurant?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla is home to Manhattan of La Jolla, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Empress Hotel of La Jolla to downtown La Jolla?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla is 0.9 mi away from La Jolla.

Reviews

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
Nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alton, Larkspur

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated property that can use a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, friendly and very helpful staff Shower head wasn’t the best Complimentary breakfast could be improved
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Swim trip to La Jolla

Solo traveler. In town for the annual La Jolla Cove open water swim races. The Empress is about 10 minutes walk to the cove but significantly less expensive then the hotels next the cove. The place is nice and well kept. The only thing that wasn't above average was the breakfast as it was so so.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Please update your technology or drop your prices. These days internet speed an accessibility to streaming is important. You are on your own in terns of h
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shuang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's walkable distance to the beach and restaurants.The room is spacious, not too quiet at night.The parking costs 25 dollars per night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Run down hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Coast nearby

Nice stay. The parking garage and expense was a hassle. I arrived early and was greeted with an early checkin fee so my wife and I decided to wait before checking in to save $30. I felt like it was going to the add on expenses that you get in Las Vegas resorts. Are stay was nice. Rooms are a little dated but being near the coast somewhat to be expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Falynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect in almost every way except for a strange intermittent banging noise which could have been the elevators so I would suggest making sure you’re booked as far away as possible.
A short distance from the hotel leading to the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bich Phuong

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Calvin

The bed is so soft and uncomfortable. It gave me a backache
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We enjoyed our stay

Nice place, but could do with some repairs. The place where breakfast was served was a bit run down. Breakfast was similar to many hotels, had expected something nicer. Also, didn’t like that had to pay extra for parking. Staff was friendly and helpful and room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We have always had a positive experience for several years at Empress Hotel, for some reason, they got rid of the valet. Not user friendly! Also, yes, we left around 12:00 noon on Saturday, however, no room cleaning service by the time we returned around 6:00 PM.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel great location. Bed was too soft for me. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, the front desk staff were friendly and very helpful, assisting us with securing our two-day parking pass for our stay. The location of this hotel is prime, and we easily walked to everything. Our room was very quiet, and the bed was comfortable. Dining was both excellent and convenient: daily hot breakfast included and a top-rated restaurant for dinner inside the hotel. I would definitely recommend staying at the Empress Hotel when visiting La Jolla and we plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anurag

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Empress is wonderfully located, an easy walk to La Jolla Cove with restaurants, convenience stores, and shops all around. That part was excellent. Breakfast covered the basics reliably: scrambled eggs, sausages, bread, coffee. Nothing fancy, but consistent. My only gripe was the juice selection: overly sweet mixes and no simple orange juice. Where the stay stumbled was room maintenance. Our bathroom door lock did not work at check-in, and engineering had to fix it. The toilet’s flush leaked and later failed on our last day. The in-room safe would not open because the batteries ran low while our documents were inside. The iron left a black stain on my shorts the first time I used it, which suggests it was not cleaned after a previous guest. None of these alone would be a deal-breaker, but together they added up.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Gem in La Jolla

Excellent choice for our girls weekend to La Jolla. Walkable to shopping, seals and super good food and drink. And bonus having the Manhattan restaurant on site with live music every night!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025