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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near La Jolla Cove

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Located in the heart of La Jolla, the Empress Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere with practical amenities. Guests start their day with a self-serve breakfast, relax on the scenic terrace, enjoy in-room WiFi, and dine at the on-site Italian steakhouse.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥21,273
￥27,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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

Map
92037, CA, La Jolla, 7766 Fay Ave

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cuvier Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Windansea Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Public House La Jolla - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage 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, 2 meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, wedding services, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 74 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 crib
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

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 50 lbs 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 Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on Nov 27, 2025 start from ￥21,273, 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.

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?

Check-out 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 La Jolla Tide Pools are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, place itself is fine. I messed up our other booking and it ended up being full so we stayed here instead and it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All around good to great stay in La Jolla
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay! The staff are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great staff, nice and clean room, large shower! Will come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the coast and excellent food choices. Breakfast was convenient and solid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pet friendly hotel. The staff is always welcoming. The only drawback, we arrived an hour before check-in and they had plenty of rooms available but due to a policy had to charge us $15 for the extra hour. Paid, but I'd prefer not to given we stay frequently when we have our dog. Other than that, great stay with the Empress!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Had dinner one night in the chophouse restaurant located in the hotel and that was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, as described. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff, they had warm cookies, beach towels, beach chairs…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anyssa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

DONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and the resturant ...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shuang

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

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

10/10 Excellent

Jee Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time with family at this hotel. Very easy to go every where what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
Nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 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

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location at a very good price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025