Empress Hotel La Jolla

7766 Fay Ave., San Diego, CA 92037 United States (USA) near junction 27 on I-5 (~2.4mi)
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3.0 Star property
32.844530-117.275490
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  • Free complimentary breakfast
  • The Avg. Group Discount is 26.1%!
  • Gym is available on property
  • 73 rooms in hotel
  • 5 floors in hotel
  • 4 suites in hotel
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
  • Group score of 10.0/10
  • 3 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

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Local attractions

Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla Cove and beaches, Birch Aquarium, La Jolla Shores beach, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Torrey Pines Reserve State Park, Torrey Pines State Beach, Cuvier Culb, La Jolla Women's Club, Scripps Seaside Forum, Darlington House

Verified reviews of Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Good Stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Pleasant staff, clean room and good location.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Oct 25 to Mon Oct 27 2025 at a $218.99 average nightly rate.
"Rooms were clean, service was great!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Rooms were clean, service was great!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Aug-2024 Verified review, stayed from Wed Jun 26 to Fri Jun 28 2024 at a $230.30 average nightly rate.

Property description

Situated along the California coast just north of San Diego, in the heart of the picturesque village of La Jolla, the intimate, boutique style Empress Hotel attracts both the leisure and the business traveler, offering a convenient location, inviting accommodations, a wealth of amenities and exceptionally friendly service. From the touch of sophisticated European elegance in its décor to the welcoming staff, the Empress experience is truly unique and memorable. Guests begin their day in a garden setting on the sundeck, waking up to a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. In addition, complimentary use of the sauna, Jacuzzi, fitness room, business center, and free in-room wireless internet access give the guest options without concern of the charges. Getting around town is remarkably easy. Within a short walk from the hotel, guests will enjoy the multitude of tempting restaurants, alluring shops, fine art galleries and museums, many of which overlook the Pacific Ocean and La Jolla Cove beaches. With Torrey Pines biotech and medical research facilities only 4 miles away, the corporate traveler has easy access to a productive day's work just minutes from the hotel. In the evening, guests may opt to relax over dinner at the hotel in award-winning Manhattan, voted as one of La Jolla's most romantic Italian restaurants, or just enjoy a nightcap by the fireplace in Manhattan's lounge, listening to a local jazz trio. After a long day out walking the beaches, seeing the sights or attending a seminar, the Empress of La Jolla is a perfect getaway, and for some, a home away from home.

What you need to know

Hotel Features: The Empress Hotel of La Jolla is an upscale, elegant resort on the southern California coast. Manhattan, an award-winning epicurean restaurant and lounge is great for a business luncheon, comfortable meal or room service. Guests can enjoy the sun deck and the luxurious setting is conducive to relaxation, whether for pleasure or business. Truly, this is one of the best hotels in La Jolla.

Guest Rooms: With 69 spacious deluxe guest rooms and four luxury suites, the Empress Hotel of La Jolla has something for everyone. There are several different styles in their room layout, all with the comforts of home to ensure their guests' satisfaction. The hotel offers a range of different king- and queen-size beds to accommodate everyone and all rooms come with high-speed wireless internet access, video games console, personal refrigerator, free local calls with toll-free access, voicemail, lavish linens, private bath with robes, workspace with laptop, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, premium cable TV channels and Pay-Per-View movies.

Nearby Attractions: The Empress Hotel La Jolla is centered in a historic city and is within walking distance of one-of-a-kind cosmopolitan stores, fine dining and museums. Local art is shown proudly and the hotel is only a few blocks away from La Jolla Cove, Children‘s Cove, Pacific Beach and Wind and Sea Beach. For the less adventuresome, there’s the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, old town La Jolla, and much more.

Amenities: Guests enjoy an on-site sauna, on-site fitness facility, fully equipped 24-hour business center, complimentary weekday newspapers, valet service, event planning services, catering, tour-booking services, dog sitting/walking service, and laundry and dry-cleaning service.

This hotel is perfect for:

• Beautiful sea-side weddings
• Families traveling to Sea World
• Romantic honeymoons in La Jolla
• Vacationers looking for the best hotel in La Jolla

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00AM
Year of last renovation: 2016
Floors: 5
Rooms: 73
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 73
Rooms with disabled access:
Suites: 4
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 3 View spaces
Meeting space: 2147 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 120 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 5.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.3 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 4:30pm - 10:00pm
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 hrs
Nightly parking: $28
Total taxes: 12.70%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 12.70%
Food and Beverage Tax: 8.75%
Audio Visual Tax: 8.75%
Parking Fee: 28.00 Per Night
Porterage Fee: 6.00 Per Person (only for prepaid groups)
Additional Person Fee: 20.00 Per Person
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 20.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • 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
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Lindbergh Field - San Diego International Airport - 10 miles awayTaxi - $55 each way, Shuttle available

Local shuttle info: Shuttle companies: Cloud 9 Super Shuttle, Access Shuttle - cost approx $45 per person each way to the airport

Breakfast information

Daily breakfast is included in our Resort Fee.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pet Friendly. $25 per day pet fee

Parking information

Valet Parking included in our Resort Fee.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Cleaning policies

Enhanced cleanliness and safety measures in place. Contactless check-in available.

Previously known as:
Empress Hotel, Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel Rate Trends at Empress Hotel La Jolla

Rate fluctuations of Empress Hotel La Jolla

This chart illustrates averages of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting prices and the best online individual traveler rates we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was submitted. The most competitive group/meeting discount shown is 46.6% in February 2026 and the highest average individual rate is $391 in the month of July 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Empress Hotel La Jolla in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Empress Hotel La Jolla

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Empress Hotel La Jolla.

Feel free to use the Empress Hotel La Jolla meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in San Diego event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Coral Room 31 x 16 x 8 496--/30--24161512--/--3225--
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Coral Room

Perfect for intimate meetings. Best for conference set up. Most guests prefer lunch on our Sundeck to enjoy the San Diego weather. Lunch can be catered in by local restaurants.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
496 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
31 x 16 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
1 Lower ground
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Teleconferencing
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
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Torrey Room 31 x 21 x 8 651--/40--30242216--/--5050--
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Torrey Room

Space is perfect for hospitality room, small casual meetings and training programs. Many groups choose to have lunch on our Sundeck so they can enjoy the San Diego weather. We work with many local caterers for a variety of lunch selections.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
651 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
31 x 21 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
1 Lower ground
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Teleconferencing
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
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Garden Terrace 20 x 50 x 8 100083/8358422429245/46080--
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Garden Terrace

Covered outdoor Garden Terrace perfect for private events, socially distanced meetings, or family functions.
Room type:
Mezzanine
Total size:
1000 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 50 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
2
Power outlets:
6
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Empress Hotel of La Jolla

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Empress Hotel of La Jolla have?

There are 73 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Daily breakfast is included in our Resort Fee.

What parking is available at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Valet Parking included in our Resort Fee.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Is there a gym at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Can I get a group rate at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 26.1%.

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