Empress Hotel of La Jolla
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About this property
The Empress Hotel of La Jolla is a three-star independent hotel located in the heart of La Jolla, California. Situated just a three-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and seven minutes from Mission Bay, the property puts guests within easy reach of the region's most popular beaches and attractions. San Diego International Airport is approximately 10 miles away, with taxi and shuttle services available for ground transportation.
The hotel offers 73 guestrooms, including four suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and pillowtop bed dressed in premium bedding. Rooms feature flat-screen televisions with cable programming and complimentary wireless internet access. Bathrooms are appointed with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests rate room comfort at 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Dining options include Manhattan of La Jolla, a steakhouse serving Italian cuisine with a bar and lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The property also offers room service during limited hours. Beyond dining, amenities include a fitness center, terrace with views, concierge services, and wedding services. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the property. Nearby outdoor activities include snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, sailing, golfing, and hiking and biking trails. Beach umbrellas, sun loungers, and towels are provided for guests.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible late arrival options, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is pet-friendly, accommodating dogs and cats up to 50 pounds each, with a maximum of two pets per room; service animals are exempt from pet fees. A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage are available. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible public washrooms, registration desk, fitness center, and on-site restaurant.
Location & nearby attractions
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Children's Pool Beach - 0.7 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
Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial - 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
Tourmaline Surfing Park - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19.7 km / 12.2 mi
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 32 km / 19.9 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 49.6 km / 30.8 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 57.1 km / 35.5 mi
The preferred airport for Empress Hotel of La Jolla is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- 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
- Pet Friendly. $25 per day pet fee
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 28.18 per accommodation, per night
- Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- 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.