8.2 Very Good Based on 155 reviews
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"Manhattan restaurant hosts live piano music, while a central courtyard serves daily breakfast. Suites feature kitchenettes, and the pet-friendly property sits minutes from La Jolla Cove. Best for coastal explorers, less so for anyone needing consistent front-desk staffing."

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21 Sept 2026
Check-out
22 Sept 2026
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Children:

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Why guests choose Empress Hotel La Jolla

  • Beach Concierge
    Free towels & chairs
  • Manhattan Restaurant
    Italian cuisine & live music
  • Pet-Friendly
    Treats & bowls included
  • Jacuzzi Suites
    In-room spa tubs
  • Self-Service Laundry
    $2 per wash & dry
  • Indoor-Outdoor Breakfast
    Waffle mix & fresh fruit

Overview

Offering luxurious rooms, the perfect 3-star Empress Hotel La Jolla San Diego is 5 minutes' walk from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Boasting a location in the very heart of the city and a fitness club on-site, this smoke-free hotel has a lounge bar.

Guests may find Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial 1.6 miles from the hotel, while the Laureate La Jolla Shores Park is 1.5 miles away. The Empress Hotel La Jolla is situated in the La Jolla district, not far from Children's Pool. You can also visit Mount Soledad Iconic Mountain, a 25-minute walk away, as well as enjoy restaurants and a bar within walking distance of this accommodation. Cultural experiences in the area feature Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla, situated 0.6 miles from the San Diego hotel. Silverado Street and Herschel Avenue bus stop is located nearby, fairly close to the Empress Hotel La Jolla San Diego.

The rooms include an iron and ironing board, and climate control, along with such modern comforts as free wireless internet and a multi-channel TV.

Every morning starts with a complimentary continental breakfast. This lovely property is just around the corner from Parakeet Cafe and serves delectable meals.

  • Check-in
    from 16:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
Empress Hotel La Jolla
Our tips

Should you book Empress Hotel La Jolla?

Perfect if you
  • Want a pet-friendly hotel that welcomes your furry companion during your stay.
  • Enjoy outdoor breakfast - the hotel has an indoor/outdoor breakfast area for a pleasant start to your day.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need free on-site parking - valet parking carries an extra charge, and nearby public parking costs $12 per day.
Best for
  • Live music on weekend nights at the on-site Manhattan restaurant

Facilities of Empress Hotel La Jolla

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access
Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
Leisure & Sports
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Fitness centre
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Aerobics
Empress Hotel La Jolla Guest Services
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Policies

Empress Hotel La Jolla applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

Frequently asked questions

During your stay at Empress Hotel Of La Jolla, you can dine at Manhattan of La Jolla restaurant, which serves American cuisine.
Empress Hotel Of La Jolla is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Sunny Jim Cave.
A room in Empress Hotel Of La Jolla costs approximately $248.
Empress Hotel Of La Jolla offers high speed internet access throughout the property.
It will take you a 20-minute walk to get from Empress Hotel Of La Jolla to the city centre.
The closest airport is San Diego International and it is placed within 16 miles from Empress Hotel Of La Jolla.
Popular attractions near Empress Hotel Of La Jolla include Sunny Jim Cave as well as Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
Restaurants near Empress Hotel Of La Jolla include Girard Gourmet and Parakeet Cafe.
Payment methods available in Empress Hotel Of La Jolla include Visa, American Express and Mastercard.
Empress Hotel Of La Jolla has such facilities as allergy-free rooms, a sun terrace and a sauna.
Some rooms of Empress Hotel Of La Jolla welcome guests with climate control, wireless Internet and flat-screen TV.
Guests of Empress Hotel Of La Jolla can bring their pets along.

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