Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel with free breakfast, near La Jolla Cove

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Tomorrow

Oct 29 - Oct 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Village of La Jolla, a neighborhood in La Jolla, Empress Hotel of La Jolla is in a shopping district and near the beach. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Belmont Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Visit our La Jolla travel guide

7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037

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
‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬2 min walk
‪Public House La Jolla - ‬2 min walk
‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
‪The Cottage - ‬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, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
Luggage storage, concierge services, and beach umbrellas
Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and beach towels
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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Air conditioning
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$159 nightly

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

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Empress Hotel La Jolla

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Empress Of La Jolla La Jolla

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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 Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on Nov 2, 2025 start from $159.2, 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.

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. Children's Cove and Children's Pool Beach are also within 10 minutes.