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Empress Of La Jolla

San Diego - CA · United States

7766 Fay AveView location

8.8/10Excellent999 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Empress Of La Jolla

Empress Of La Jolla features a total of 74 guest rooms. Empress Of La Jolla offers Wi-Fi internet connection on-site. Empress Of La Jolla provides 24-hour reception.

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With a stay at Empress Hotel of La Jolla, you'll be centrally located in La Jolla, a 3-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and 8 minutes from Mission Bay. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Mission Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Hotel Circle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 74 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in La Jolla? This hotel has 450 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50 Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cuvier Park 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
La Jolla Cove 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
La Jolla Tide Pools 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Windansea Beach 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
La Jolla Beach 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
La Jolla Shores Park 3.2 km / 2 mi
University of California, San Diego 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Bird Rock 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Scripps Pier 4 km / 2.5 mi
Mission and Pacific Beaches 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Birch Aquarium 4.8 km / 3 mi
Pacific Beach 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
La Jolla Playhouse 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Pacific Beach Park 6.2 km / 3.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 74
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bellboy service
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
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  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room: 2
  • Non-smoking establishment
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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIORQUADRUPLE • SUPERIORQUA.SU-1

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  • DOUBLE Accessible SUPERIORDOUBLE • Accessible SUPERIORDBL.H6-SU

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARDDUS.ST

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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  • Double or Twin Accessible SUPERIORDouble or Twin • Accessible SUPERIORDBT.H6-SU

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  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDQUADRUPLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDQUA.QN-SU

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  • SUITE SUPERIORSUITE • SUPERIORSUI.SU

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  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIORQUADRUPLE • SUPERIORQUA.SU-6

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIOR KING BEDDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBT.KG-SU

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBT.QN-SU

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS SUPERIORDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS SUPERIORDBL.2Q-SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Empress Of La Jolla

8.8
Excellent
999 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Jennifer
Room as described. Walking distance from the beach.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2026
Debbie
everything was clean and breakfast was as expected. the front desk and check in process was professional and efficient. I will recommend and visit again for sure
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Dee
Location is perfect. Everything including shops, restaurants, La Jolla cove and the Cave store is walkable. The bed was very comfortable, the breakfast was impressive and the parking is about as easy as it comes!! A fantastic stay.
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2026
DENNY
I was on the second floor. My room was moderately large. The bed was comfortable. There was a good television that I could attach a Roku player to. The view out the window was of an alley with dumpsters. There were wooden shutters on the window. The room was reasonably quiet, but I did hear some noise from the restaurant downstairs occasionally around 8:30 PM when the kitchen was doing prep work. They have a breakfast in the morning in pleasant room that has an outdoor balcony. I ate oatmeal and eggs there most mornings. They have coffee and tea and other hot breakfast items, including pastries and cereals. The breakfast is free.
The room was roughly $400 a night.
I would stay there again, but she was a higher floor if possible. I think it is one of the better choices to be near the walkable places you would enjoy in La Jolla Village.
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2026
Stefanie
Pros: The hotel is in a great location. You can walk to anywhere in the Village. The room was clean and bed was comfortable.

Cons: There is a mildew type smell throughout the hotel. We were on the 4th floor and as soon as the elevator opened, the smell was prominent. The smell continued into the room. The room was clean and furnishings were not outdated, but the bathroom showed a lot of wear and tear and there was no water pressure in the shower.

They charge a daily $15 resort fee for their included breakfast buffet, which looked disappointing, but I never tried it.

All in all, I don't know how to feel about the hotel. It was not overly expensive and I wasn't expecting a 4 or 5 star hotel, but for the price, I was hoping it would meet a Courtyard Marriott level of quality. However, it missed that mark as well.
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2026
Robert
Warning: The price you see on Expedia is not the price that you pay. They add an additional fee that was not listed on the Expedia page (the manager himself could not find it). This only became apparent after I paid via credit card. The staff then argued with me for a facilities fee or something of the like, which is essentially a bait and switch, and highly dishonest. This may be corrected now, but I am sure the additional fees will be buried in the fine print. There is nothing like arriving after a long trip to find out your hosts are trying to rip you off, and then blame it on you. Great hospitality guys.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Stephan
Great
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Yana
Perfect location, friendly staff, large room, convenient breakfast and easy access to restaurants and a beach.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Sereita
very convenient location, comfortable bed, nice toiletries. breakfast was typical hotel breakfast, but very nice area to enjoy it. we kept having to ask for in room coffee, but staff provided it quickly. would stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
David
The Empress Hotel is convenient and easy to get in
out of .I like the low-key vibe throughout, but I also appreciate the unexpected and nice details that confirm that I made the right choice in La Jolla. La Valencia is lovely but significantly more expensive. Also checking in and out and parking are a bigger deal.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Esmeralda
Great location and very nice and attentive staff. Highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
15 Jul 2026
Lance
I had to cancel this stay due to illness. The staff was not at all helpful. As a return guest I was very disappointed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Aileen
Great location, staff was friendly and breakfast was great!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Gail L
Nice Staff, clean rooms, great breakfast, nice bar. prefect location, really enjoyed the stay
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2026
Bobbie
Overall good experience, good breakfast options,. Room was in noisy side of hotel during the day. TV options very limited. Perfect hotel option to more expensive hotels facing ocean and close to museum and walk to promenade.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
Marcus
Beautiful rooms , restaurant and bar lovely. Staff very helpful but breakfast very average
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
Harry
Our air conditioning did not work , everything was just ok .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Paul
Dated but well maintained. Good location. Friendly staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Shubham
Excellent location and great pricing
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2026
STEVEN
Sorry, but breakfast was a real disappointment. There was very little hot food for us to enjoy. I suppose the cost of food and the effort to prevent waste had let you to limit food available. It was dry. I had difficulty swallowing it. We decided not to eat breakfast at the hotel after that. We paid a lot to stay there. When I compare it to Hampton Inn breakfast, you really fell short. I just have to be honest.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Kevin
Only complaint is that I wish the Manhattan stayed open later
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Anaya
Great stay, perfect for our mini get away. Bed was comfortable, lots of amenities.
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Mindy
Conveniently located
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2026
David
Convenient location. Parking was a bit challenging.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Nicholas
Dog friendly big nice room. Location was great & walkable to restaurant In the area or downtown. Parking was across the street which was nice. You did have to pay but it was 24h in and out privileges.
Breakfast was ok. The warm food was a little dry. They did have a decent amount of options & we liked that they had warm oats as an healtier option.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
Matt
We love this place. Our daughter is at SDSU and we have a mini-vacation here when we visit. Great property, great staff and great location.
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4/10
Poor
11 May 2026
Sheila
I had to change rooms because the first room had mildew in the shower and the heat was not working. The second room had a loose faucet and knobs in the bathroom sink and they had to come and fix it. Wallpaper was peeling off the walls.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 May 2026
Neville
Great Hotel. Great restaurant. Very clean. Just not 5 star.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Robert
Exceeded expectations, great location, spacious room, nice stand up shower and comp breakfast. Will definitely stay next time in Lajolla
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Insung
Close to the beach. Clean room.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2026
Joseph
The breakfast was great. The gym is small. The Wi-Fi was very poor. It is in a great location. The beds were very comfortable. And the rooms are very nice.
Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Apr 2026
Mi
Beds were not comfortable, super soft mattress. I weigh 112 lbs and I sunk into the mattress.
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2026
Jennifer
Unfortunately the AC was not cooling down the room, so it was pretty uncomfortable during our last night. Everything else was great though!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Amreen
Breakfast is excellent and the hotel is very clean, the location is unbeatable.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2026
Arlene
Breakfast was satisfactory. Wonderful accommodating staff. Large. room.
I couldn’t see the pool.
We did not like the payment method for using the guests washing machine. You had to sign up for an app , then load cash onto to the and hope it would operate and still have money on the app after using the machines.
But They were a excellent pair of washer and dryer.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Bobby
Very nice hotel, very convenient and beautiful area
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2026
Mark
Breakfast was terrible eggs ice cold but room and staff were very nuce
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Yumiko
Clean room! But AC not working that we were really cold over night. Set the heater over 80f but no warm air came out so we had to turn it off to keep warm.
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2026
Ruben
Clean room, good location, quiet
6/10
Pleasant
03 Feb 2026
Lynda
Everything was old and didn’t work, kind of smelled bad.

Internet is spotty, TV was broken, lights didn’t turn on and off. Needs some work, great spot but old and dirty.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
Judy
The room was quiet and clean.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2026
Motoko
Clean room, friendly staff and decent breakfast in variety of choice.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2026
Nabila
Good service
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Gail
We love The Empress Hotel and stay there every time we visit La Jolla. The rooms are spotless and the the breakfast room is delightful and the food is adequate for a free breakfast. Centrally located, with an extremely helpful staff, this is our home away from home!
4/10
Poor
07 Jan 2026
John
Hotel was very old and room was not well cleaned.
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2026
Godwin
Overall the room and reception staff was good. The major set back was the breakfast. The lady managing the breakfast was very rude to all of the guests and literally slammed the door on the face when it was 9.30. Also she was not refilling milk and other items though there was 10 to 15 mins left. Being in the hospitality industry this kind of service and behavior was appauling. Suggestion is to remove the breakfast service is such sub par and rude service is provided.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Verified traveler
Good location and nice stsff
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
30 Dec 2025
David
Very por quality
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2025
Rebecca
Great location. Nice desk staff. Problems with manager and even when I asked 3 times no one came to make up the bed. Someone finally came to do it while we were in the room. So awkward. Also they wanted to overcharge me for the pets.
Good size room and super location 2 blocks from beach and in the center of everything. Good breakfast.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2025
Rachel
Great location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Harriet
It had everything I needed to have.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Lorna
clean room
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2025
Sharon
Love staying here. It is very convenient to everywhere we need to go in the heart of La Jolla. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is the best!
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
02 Dec 2025
Arlene
Beds soft and lumpy
2/10
Poor
01 Dec 2025
Alissa
The service was not good at all! The general manager was not respectful and really had a hard time supporting us as a family with children. This hotel is really more for kid free travel. Also we had some issues with the room that were never resolved. Breakfast was good. Location was good if you want a chill, near the beach experience. Hotel restaurant was upscale, and not great for kids.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Dennis
This hotel exceeded expectations
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
DAVID LARCHER
King bed and pillows were very comfortable! Great La Jolla Italian restaurant on first floor…so convenient 😀
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2025
Suzanne
Room is spacious.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2025
Artsiom
Everything was awesome except the pillows! Pillows were awful, flat, old, no shape. Everything else - excellent !
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Vada
Clean, comfortable beds, nice staff & good breakfast
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
28 Nov 2025
Shantanu
Very limited staff.
Housekeeping not done m uh
P
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2025
Bruce
Both!! Wonderful accommodations
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Nov 2025
Kelly
Not impressed for the price.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2025
Shaleeni
Drains smell like rotten eggs and toilet smells like sewage. Other than that great hotel for the cost.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Leonel
Great experience!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Taylor
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.
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2025
haeleigh
I liked the decor of the room and the hotel. The pillows were flat and uncomfortable. The refrigerator in the room didn't work.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Jennifer
Clean, friendly
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
Brandon
Staff exceeded our expectations and the room was everything we needed it to be. Would happily visit again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Brent
Nice Rooms, Friendly Staff, Hot Breakfast!!
Business
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2025
Melissa
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!
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
Matt
No ocean view from our room, it was only on the 2nd floor and faced north. Breakfast was good and fresh. Room was clean. Bathroom could use a bit more privacy, as the door has slats. Parking is a problem, as you should get the QR code before you arrive and park in the structure across the street before checking in. TV has a sensor for the remote that can easily fall behind the dresser during cleaning, thus making the TV inoperable until you relocate the sensor. Location is great for the surrounding area and the price was decent considering we only stayed for a single Saturday night.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Rhona
Room very clean and comfortable for our one night family trip.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
13 Oct 2025
Cameron

It was okay

Drink options and menu was fine. They were pet friendly. Parking was pricey at a public garage across the street.
They transferred us due to maintenance in the first room. The staff interrupted as they forgot to refill the soaps. The second room blanket smelt horrible. The lady in the breakfast / terrace area was rude. Going to think twice before I stay here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2025
Sabrina
The entire place was nice. Kind of pricey, but its close to the beach and its a very nice tourist spot. The lobby has snacks and treats, which is very nice. The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. My issue is with the less than helpful (at least to us) staff on duty for the night shift. We were informed at the desk that there is a 25 dollar a night charge for parking. Parking is across the street in a building that you have to download a code for to get in and out. The person at the front was more interested in socializing with some guy. We were apparently an inconvenience. (we checked in at 7ish pm). I did let the person know my experience and she said she would make sure someone knew about it. The parking situation is less than fantastic but the rest of the stay was great. We did not get to try the on site restaurant but it was certainly hopping and people sounded like they were having a blast. I got a pretty decent discount on the room using this site, but I can't imagine paying regular price, so if I decided to come back, I will be using Expedia again.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Antoinette
Beautiful property and great staff, nice and clean room, large shower! Will come back again!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2025
Philip
It was okay…nothing special. The rooms were clean and in reasonable shape. Not overwhelmed…just okay
6/10
Pleasant
06 Oct 2025
CLAUDIA
The room was clean and comfortable but they didn’t clean the room the next day
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2025
Hsiao-Ping
Nice hotel, good location - only a short walk to the ocean front. Breakfast buffet was good. I would give a 4 or 5 except for the poor parking arrangement. It is very difficult to get the parking booked through the hotel. We had to try multiple credit cards before it worked and a lot of time was wasted. Then when we wanted to leave on a Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m., we could not enter the parking structure. The key card would not work, and both entrances were locked. So we decided to try the driveway and thankfully, the gate was not closed. Although pedestrians are not supposed to walk in the road way, it was the only way to get to the car.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Stacy
Always a wonderful stay! The staff are amazing
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2025
Alexandra
Hotel was overall nice but I do have two big bites so I’m wondering if they have bed bugs. The soap was SO SCENTED that it irritated my skin and that is my main complaint otherwise it was nice. As long as they didn’t give me bed bugs I’m alright. Will update my review if I got bed bugs.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Michael
Pet friendly, clean, friendly staffs, great location
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
Steven
Nice!
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2025
Alton
Dated property that can use a refresh.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Brittany
Comfortable beds, friendly and very helpful staff
Shower head wasn’t the best
Complimentary breakfast could be improved
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Ken

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.
Self
4/10
Poor
08 Sep 2025
Jennifer
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
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2025
Shuang
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.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Sep 2025
Caroline
Run down hotel
6/10
Pleasant
07 Sep 2025
Tom

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2025
Ronald
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.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
31 Aug 2025
Calvin
The bed is so soft and uncomfortable. It gave me a backache
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2025
Linda
Service could have been better.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2025
Deborah
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
michael
Nice hotel great location. Bed was too soft for me. Would definitely stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
MARY
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2025
Anurag
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2025
Barbra

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!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Mark
Proximity to the coast and excellent food choices. Breakfast was convenient and solid.

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Empress Of La Jolla
7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, United States

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