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Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

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2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Balcony, Poolside

Room, Balcony, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego (University Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Balboa Park and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lestat's on Park - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near San Diego Zoo
Lafayette Hotel & Club offers 139 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hair dryers. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 139 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite at Quixote, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and noon.
Quixote - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Beginner's Diner - This diner serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
LaFayette Lobby Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
LaFayette Pool Bar - This cocktail bar is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Gutter - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 7 to 38 for adults and USD 7 to 38 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Beginner's Diner
  • LaFayette Lobby Bar
  • LaFayette Pool Bar
  • Quixote
  • The Gutter

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 5,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 38 for adults, and USD 7 to 38 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Hotel Club
Lafayette Hotel & Club Hotel
Lafayette Hotel & Club San Diego
Lafayette Hotel & Club Hotel San Diego

Lafayette Hotel & Club Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 910 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Won’t be staying there again - sorry

Disappointed- on check in we weren’t told that we would have to pay $38 per night for our car, we weren’t told where anything is in the hotel & we weren’t helped with our bags. Having found the room - it was ok. There was a kettle but no cups so I have no idea if they expected you to use the glasses for coffee! The others guests aren’t exactly considerate during the early hours of the morning as each night I was woken up between 2-4 with people talking loudly pass our room. The staff in the front desk aren’t overly helpful. But the restaurants made up for it - the staff in the diner & Mexican restaurant were excellent. Very attentive & polite. Thank you. If you want a quiet relaxing hotel - this is not the one for you! If you are in your 20s & want some fun & are happy to be charged vast amounts of money for drinks - then this is the one for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot! Loved the decor and had a great vibe. Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

VICTORIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the interiors and all the spaces for a variation of things to do .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m a fan of expresso martinis, my experience outside during breakfast hours were always a little awkward when approaching the area to sit. On both days, something was not available on the menu . And my expresso martinis were my least favorite I’ve ever tasted anywhere . As in your bartenders drink we’re not the best in my opinion. Everything else from the experience of breakfast , lunch and dinner on a weekend was great ambience. Beautiful interiors and so much to do. Loved staying here, my suite was perfect and looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Loved everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jourdan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful and fun. My sister and I stayed for one night on the weekend. I didn't know that it was such a happening location, so much so that there would be a line of people waiting to get in for the bar, back patio, and concert in Lou Lous. That being said, I didn't have to wait to get inside. Our showerhead could have used a bit of tightening, but I think that heavy pouring water was supposed to be how it operates. 10/10 would return and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saathvika

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with kind employees. The food and drinks are amazing. You really don’t need to leave the hotel for anything. The only downside is the street parking which can be difficult in the evenings. They have valet but I’d rather not spend my money on that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So much to do

Reviewing colleges with my daughter and the stay at the hotel was fun and the staff went above and beyond to meet all our needs. Such a fun place to stay I can’t say enough about the experience at the La Fayette!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel brought back to life with modern amenities. Exceptional options on site for dinning and nightlife. Fun experience. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
45 years ago, on the occasion of our 5th anniversary, we stayed at a hotel in Palm Spings trumpeted as classic Hollywood Stars’ luxury complete with autographed publicity photos endorsing the place. We could see the former luxury but it was seedy smelly and disgusting, a dump of its former glory. Not so, the beautifully restored and carefully maintained Lafayette in San Diego. It feels like a step back in time and is superbly crafted with personal service to match. It was a pleasure to sit on the patio or diner and enjoy a good selection of everyday classics. The Quixote restaurant serves among the best Mexican food and certainly the best Oaxacan tapas we’ve ever enjoyed. Thank you to the fine chefs and servers who contributed to our singular experience My only complaint is the overwhelming and cloying architectural perfume sprayed everywhere it seems, and daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Imperial

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