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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1290 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor pool
- The Avg. Group Saves 19.9%!
- Access to gym on-site
- 133 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 4 floors in property
- Check out: 11:00 AM
- Hotel has a green policy
- Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
- 3 meeting rooms in property
Room Types
Check Rates2 Story Bungalow 2 Br with King Bed and Full Size Bed Full Kitchen Living Room
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Story Bungalows 3 Br 2 Rooms with King Bed 1 Room with 2 Twin Beds Living Room Kitchen
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Check RatesAAA Special Rate 1 King Bed with Complimentary WiFi Internet Cable TV Showtime LCD TV 37
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Check RatesAAA Special Rate 2 Story Bungalows 3 Br 2 Rooms with King Bed 1 Room with 2 Twin Beds Living Room Ki
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Check RatesAAA Special Rate Poolside with Balcony Overlooking The Weissmuller Pool 2 Queen Beds Wif Internet
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Check RatesAAA Special Rate Suite with 1 King Bed and Balcony Patio Complimentary WiFi Cable TV with Showtime
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Check RatesAAA Special Rate Suite with 2 Queen Beds and Balcony Patio Complimentary WiFi Cable TV and Showtime
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver 1 King Bed with Complimentary WiFi Internet Cable TV Showtime LCD TV 37
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver 2 Queen Beds with Complimentary WiFi and Expanded Cable TV with Showtime
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver 2 Story Bungalow 2 Br with King Bed and Full Size Bed Full Kitchen Living Room
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver 2 Story Bungalows 3 Br 2 Rooms with King Bed 1 Room with 2 Twin Beds Living Room K
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver Penthouse 1 Bedroom with King Bed Separate Living Room Free Internet Oversized Bat
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver Poolside King Walk Out To Pool King Size Bed Complimentary WiFi Cable TV with Show
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver Poolside King with Balcony Overlooking Pool King Size Bed WiFi Cable TV with Showt
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver Poolside with Balcony Overlooking The Weissmuller Pool 2 Queen Beds Wif Internet
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver Suite with 1 King Bed and Balcony Patio Complimentary WiFi Cable TV with Showtime
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver Suite with 2 Queen Beds and Balcony Patio Complimentary WiFi Cable TV and Showtime
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver Suze Suite 2 Bedroom 2bath 1 King Bed 1 Twin Bunk Bed 32 LCD TV Internet 2 Adult a
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Check RatesLwh Advance Saver Suze Suite Handicapped Accessible 2 Bedroom 2bath LCD TV Microwave Refrigerator 2
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Check RatesPenthouse 1 Bedroom with King Bed Separate Living Room Free Internet Oversized Bathroom
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Check RatesPoolside King Walk Out To Pool King Size Bed Complimentary WiFi Cable TV with Showtime
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Check RatesPoolside King with Balcony Overlooking Pool King Size Bed WiFi Cable TV with Showtime
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Check RatesPoolside with Balcony Overlooking The Weissmuller Pool 2 Queen Beds Wif Internet
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Check RatesSuite with 1 King Bed and Balcony Patio Complimentary WiFi Cable TV with Showtime
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Check RatesSuite with 2 Queen Beds and Balcony Patio Complimentary WiFi Cable TV and Showtime
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Check RatesSuze Suite 2 Bedroom 2bath 1 King Bed 1 Twin Bunk Bed 32 LCD TV Internet 2 Adult and 3 Children
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Check RatesSuze Suite Handicapped Accessible 2 Bedroom 2bath LCD TV Microwave Refrigerator 2 Adults 3child
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Local Attractions
Balboa Park, Zoo, SeaWorld, Beach, Gaslamp Quarter, Mission Valley, Qualcomm Stadium, Hillcrest, Riverwalk Golf Course, Fashion Valley Mall, Petco Park, North Park, Mission Valley Mall, Gaslamp, Downtown San Diego, Convention Center.
Map / Landmarks Near Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows
Verified Reviews of Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:"Great Hotel!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Stayed in a Suze Suite and it gave me plenty of room. Was able to enjoy having my parents for a week and we didn't feel on top of each other. Front Desk and bar staff are friendly, helpful and are very knowledgeable about the area. I asked for some golf course recommendations and was not disappointed, all of them were gorgeous places to go to. The beautiful pool is the focal point, with all rooms looking out over it but the best part about the hotel is its location! Just a stone's throw away from North Park, the Zoo and Fashion Valley; the Gaslamp District and beaches are easy to get to via Uber/Lyft. I stayed for training that was on the dry side of the Naval Base and it was perfect, heading southbound in the morning and north after work, it beats all the traffic on the crowded 805. Had a few issues with the WiFi and my A/C but a call to the front desk brought a prompt response from the maintenance crew and they resolved the issues quickly. Awesome place to stay if you are visiting San Diego, highly recommended, thanks to everyone at The Lafayette!
Nick J. (Long term stay guest, booked 1 room), from 
21-Apr-2017 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 04 to Fri Apr 21 2017 at a $139.00 group rate. 
Customer Reviews of Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows
Property Description
The hotel was originally built as an exclusive hideaway for Hollywood's finest. Built in 1946 by playboy homebuilder Larry Imig, the property then called Imig Manor, enjoyed unparallel success. From the arrival of our first guest, Mr. Bob Hope, on July 1, 1946, to-date our hotel has had the pleasure of serving numerous celebrities, group meetings, and organizations over the years. Hollywood's most glamorous stars came night after night to what was the hotel's fashionable Mississippi Ballroom to drink, dine and dance to the music of Ted Fio Rito and other top-drawer big bands. The hotel's popularity and tradition of gracious hospitality continues today. This elegant Colonial-Style mansion is a San Diego landmark and has maintained its elegant charm while offering all the amenities that today's discriminating traveler demands under a new name Lafayette Hotel & Suites.The Mississippi Ballroom is now a popular Wedding and Special Event Venue. From the moment your guests enter the Mississippi Room with its clamshell band stage and beautiful oak dance floor, they will begin to experience the elegant charm, sophistication and gracious hospitality that this landmark has been known for since 1946. The room is an incredible 5200 square feet and can comfortably accommodate up to 300 guests with full seating and dance floor or as many as 400 guests for cocktail receptions. In addition to the famous Mississippi Room, the Hotel boasts a variety of meeting and banquet space including our beautiful Lafayette Ballroom. This room is 1,680 square feet and provides the intimate charm and comfort to suit a group of up to 100 guests. The most popular meeting sized room is the Balboa Room, which will accommodate 50 guests theatre/classroom. This room is located off of our spacious lobby and conservatory that opens onto the veranda of our gorgeous heated Olympic sized swimming pool designed by Johnny Weismuller. The conservatory and veranda can also be offered for cocktail receptions and casual lunch or dinner for your group. Two more rooms on the lobby level are available for meetings of 2 to 20 and AV equipment is available with only a 48-hour notice.
Green Sustainability
Certification via the Green Lodging Program: Environmentalist Level.This is the highest level of program participation. Environmentalist Level hotels achieved a field survey score of 351 or more points.
What you need to know
Hotel Features – The Lafayette Hotel San Diego is located just east of Balboa Park. Built in 1946, the hotel is famous for hosting such celebrities as Ava Gardner, Bob Hope, and Betty Grable. The hotel offers many luxurious guest rooms and 12,000 square feet of conference space that’s ideal for a banquet, party, or meeting.
Guest Rooms – Each of the well-appointed guest rooms at the Lafayette Hotel San Diego offers comfortable bedding, air conditioning, high-speed Internet access, free local calls, a coffee and tea maker, desk, clock radio, cable television, microwave, refrigerator, and a shower/tub combination.
Nearby Attractions – Located in North Park, the Lafayette Hotel San Diego is close to many area attractions. During your stay you’ll be less than five miles from the San Diego Convention Center, Old Town San Diego State Park, Balboa Park, Old Globe Theater, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Spanish Village Art Center, Starlight Bowl, and the San Diego Zoo.
Amenities – As a guest of the hotel, you can take advantage of the on-site bar and patio, business area, heated pool and spa. Those staying at the Lafayette Hotel San Diego also enjoy perks such as a complimentary daily newspaper, printing and copying services, free parking, and shuttle service to the nearby San Diego Zoo. When it’s time for a bite to eat, be sure to check out the “L” Bar and Grill and the Red Fox Steak House – both inside the hotel. Each serves daily specials, specialty cocktails, and delicious dishes for you to enjoy during your stay.
Expert Tip –The well known Red Fox Room and Piano Bar is located inside the hotel and is the ideal place to unwind at the end of the day. The venue features nightly entertainment that includes live music and other acts.
Guest Rooms – Each of the well-appointed guest rooms at the Lafayette Hotel San Diego offers comfortable bedding, air conditioning, high-speed Internet access, free local calls, a coffee and tea maker, desk, clock radio, cable television, microwave, refrigerator, and a shower/tub combination.
Nearby Attractions – Located in North Park, the Lafayette Hotel San Diego is close to many area attractions. During your stay you’ll be less than five miles from the San Diego Convention Center, Old Town San Diego State Park, Balboa Park, Old Globe Theater, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Spanish Village Art Center, Starlight Bowl, and the San Diego Zoo.
Amenities – As a guest of the hotel, you can take advantage of the on-site bar and patio, business area, heated pool and spa. Those staying at the Lafayette Hotel San Diego also enjoy perks such as a complimentary daily newspaper, printing and copying services, free parking, and shuttle service to the nearby San Diego Zoo. When it’s time for a bite to eat, be sure to check out the “L” Bar and Grill and the Red Fox Steak House – both inside the hotel. Each serves daily specials, specialty cocktails, and delicious dishes for you to enjoy during your stay.
Expert Tip –The well known Red Fox Room and Piano Bar is located inside the hotel and is the ideal place to unwind at the end of the day. The venue features nightly entertainment that includes live music and other acts.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2011 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 133 |
| Corridors: | Both Interior and Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 131 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 4 |
| Suites: | 20 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 3 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 8500 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 300 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 7AM-9PM |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: The Weissmuller Pool is a vintage outdoor half Olympic sized swimming pool designed by the first Tarzan and USA Olympic 5x gold medal winner & swimmer Johnny Weissmuller. The pool opened with the hotel in 1946, is part of the Lafayette Swim Club, and open to all hotel guests. Pool hours are 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The pool's heating system is part of The Lafayette's environmentally friendly green technology. | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individual 24 Hours/Group 30 - 90 days | |
| Nightly Parking: | 12.0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 30% deposit may not be required if guests are rese |
| Total Taxes: | 12.70% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 10.50% |
| City Tax: | 2.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 8.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 7.00 Per Person (Round Trip) |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Night |
Amenities / Features
Pet Friendly? Sorry, pets are not allowed.
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Solarium
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: Showtime
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Lindbergh Field is approx 4.5 miles away. Convention Center is approx. 3 miles away. One way taxi expense approx $20.00
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Full Breakfast available in Hope 46 restaurant price starting at $11.95 per person alacart..
Internet / WiFI
Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet (About 10MBPS) in entire hotel, including meeting spaces.
Previously known as:
Innsuites Lafayette Hotel & Suites, Lafayette Hotel, Lafayette Inn Suites, Innsuites Lafayette Hotel
Group vs. Individual Rates at Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows
The chart above shows trends of prices for both our group rates and the best individual traveler prices we could find at the time the group/meeting offer was placed. The best group/meeting rate displayed is 54.1% in the month of June 2016 and the highest average individual rate is $280 in the month of July 2015. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows.
Feel free to use the Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in San Diego event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Mississippi Ballroom | 100 x 52 x 8 | 5200 | 300/-- | 303 | 216 | -- | 149 | -- | --/-- | 400 | 500 | -- |
Close This Mississippi BallroomFrom the moment your guests enter the Mississippi Ballroom with its famous clamshell band stage and beautiful oak dance floor, they will begin to experience the elegant charm, sophistication and gracious hospitality that this landmark has been known for since 1946. The room is an incredible 5200 square feet and can comfortably accommodate up to 300 guests with full seating and dance floor or as many as 400 guests for cocktail receptions. In addition the set up can easily be arranged for 200 classroom style and 400 for theater style. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 5200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 100 x 52 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 6 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? Yes Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Essex Room | 46 x 36 x 10 | 1679 | 100/-- | 98 | 100 | 40 | 48 | 40 | --/-- | 120 | 150 | 168 |
Close This Essex RoomIn addition to the famous Mississippi ballroom, the Hotel boasts a variety of meeting and banquet space including our spacious Essex room. This room is 1,679 square feet and provides the intimate charm and comfort to suit a banquet for up to 100 guests. This room accommodates 120-theater style and 100 classroom style. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1679 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 46 x 36 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 1 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Balboa Room | 33 x 21 x 8 | 693 | 40/-- | 30 | 40 | 36 | 30 | 18 | --/-- | 60 | 60 | -- |
Close This Balboa RoomThe most popular meeting sized room is the Balboa Room, which will accommodate 60 guests theater and 40 classroom. This room is located off of our spacious lobby and sun room that opens onto the veranda of our gorgeous Olympic sized swimming pool designed by Johnny Weissmuller, the original Tarzan. The sun room and veranda can also be offered for cocktail receptions and casual lunch or dinner for your group. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 693 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 33 x 21 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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