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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
Exterior
Dinner served, Italian cuisine
Terrace/patio
Lobby

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
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Windansea Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

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, 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

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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 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
  • Windansea Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 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 - ‬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

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

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
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 Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on Sep 29, 2025 start from $175.2, 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 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.

Reviews

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Su

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

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

10/10 Excellent

George

The hotel is conveniently located to beaches, La Jolla Cove, and a lot of dining and shopping. The room was very spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the perfect spot for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, Fontana

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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