Description
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.. 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) o… more
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 7 minutes from Mission Bay. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Mission Beach and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from University of San Diego.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. 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). . Near La Jolla Cove.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Manhattan of La Jolla, a steakhouse which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Self-service laundry
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Aerobics
- Computer room
- Entertainment
- Games room
- Parking
- Covered parking
- Nearby parking
- Paid parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Free Internet
- High-speed cable connection
- Services
- Banquet and event room
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Coffee machine
- Computer room
- Conference centre
- Dry cleaning service
- Fax/photocopier
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Microwave
- Newspapers
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Vending machines
- Wake-up call service
- Wedding service
- Children
- Kids' board games
- Bars
- Bar
- Vending machines
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Rooms for events / banquets
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Spa
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Diving
- Golf course
- Golf course within 3 km
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Lift with braille
- Wheelchair access
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of La Jolla
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betty w
14/03/2026
“A great stay”
The room was large and had a table and desk and a lovely view. the bathroom had a nice shower on vanity , well lit. breakfast room was half outside , mostly inside but very open and breezy. The breakfast room has a waffle maker and toaster and the normal selection of egg , potatoes and a meat.
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Susan M
25/02/2026
“The place to stay in the village of La Jolla!”
I have probably spent a total of several months staying at The Empress over the past 8-10 years as I visit La Jolla several times a year for at least a week for family reasons. My parents had a home in La Jolla for 35 years and I spent much of my childhood there. The Empress is the perfect locatio… more
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Nancy C
Phoenix, Arizona
07/10/2025
“Wedding Trip weekend”
Here’s your updated review with that detail added in naturally: We stayed here for a wedding trip weekend and absolutely loved it! Rea, the General Manager, is fantastic, so welcoming and attentive. The front desk team, including Tanesha, Gabrielle, and Josh, went above and beyond to make our sta… more
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Hemet
28/08/2025
“52nd anniversary joy!”
It had been 19 years since we last stayed at the Empress Hotel. However, we were so happy to return there to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary. The staff, led by Larry and Tiffany were simply wonderful. Our room was well-appointed and on the fifth floor we had a filtered view of the ocean. … more
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surfintuna
09/10/2025
“Lovin’ La Jolla”
This is my second time to stay at the Empress, I stayed there about six months ago also. The location couldn’t be better.it’s only about a 5 block walk to La Jolla Cove. I love that they have music during the week, but I was so tired. I couldn’t do it. next time. Hotel is clean. The staff is excell… more
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