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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near La Jolla Cove

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 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
(60 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

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 Children's Cove. La Jolla Cove and Children's Pool Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Cove - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Windansea Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 3.5 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 La Jolla - ‬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

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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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

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 15.00 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
Empress Hotel of La Jolla Hotel La Jolla
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 Jul 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on Jul 6, 2025 start from $186.75, 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 9-minute walk from Children's Pool Beach. 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.

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 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

stephen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are really nice and friendly. The hotel is a little dated but it worked really nicely for my family. The breakfast was limited but really tasty. The location is perfect to see all of La Jolla.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Came back for our Anniversary get-awat

We'd stayed here several years ago for a business conference. The great location, fantastic room, and excellent Staff left an impression. So we picked Empress Hotel for our Anniversary week-end getaway. It was even better than our first stay. Conveniently located within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and parks. We'll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MERRITT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Get a room with the 2 queen beds. I had a king only and it was on the inside overlooking the trash from the current remodel going on. Breakfast was ok. I like the included valet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Keith, Aurora

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

REGINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again. Thanks for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to walk to food and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with lots of options within walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTEMIO

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

Wonderful!

Staff were very helpful, the hotel was clean, and the room was great! I read about other hotels in the are being very outdated. Our room felt new and modern. They had bathrobes for us, the bed was comfy, and the bathroom shower was great. We received complimentary late check out of 12pm. This was truly appreciated since we were out late for a wedding and my husband had some work he needed to do before we left. Overall, I'm very happy with the quality and value of our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Garland

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome 4-day stay. The staff was absolutely amazing. The linens were lovely and the room was spacious. The heater worked perfectly and stepping out of our room was right downtown LA jolla. We walked everywhere. I will definitely stay here again. And check out the Manhattan restaurant on the first floor. Great live music every night and wonderful food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great, staff was wonderful and good location. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Linxuan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
restroom was dirty, first floor room not sound proof from outside, the valet was good with simple breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the ambience and easy check in. It was a nice stay for the event we were there for and was walking distance from the beach. The breakfast was alright , the juice machine wasn’t working and my son likes apple juice. Eggs, sausage , bread and bagels were easy serve and close to the room to eat and relax .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

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

Refuge in La Jolla

Really great experience here. My family and I were evacuees in the recent LA fires and needed to get someplace safe, comfortable and in clean air. This checked all the boxes. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I booked this room based on its reviews and walkability score. You are minutes from the beach here and also among the shops and boutiques. There’s a juicery and coffee shop near by. Lots of great restaurants in the vicinity too. Plus it’s dog friendly! We have already booked our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

carla

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff super nice. We really like the area and will come here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024