Lafayette Hotel & Club

Overview
2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104 United States
near Exit 16 on I-805 (~0.9mi)
In San Diego (University Heights)
Call to book 1-800-219-2797 by Res.ai
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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The Lafayette Hotel features an Olympic-size pool and poolside dining, offering a unique and refreshing experience for guests.

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Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Valet parking (surcharge)
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5.0
17-Jan-2026
"Fun busy comfortable"

Great stay. Nice staff great food!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 14 to Sun Jan 18 2026 at a $317.96 average nightly rate.
5.0
07-Jan-2026
"So far excellent"

Place is amazing, the staff is amazing everything is amazing.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jan 06 to Thu Jan 08 2026 at a $229.70 average nightly rate.
5.0
06-Dec-2025
"Fantastic fantastic fantastic"

What a wonderful, beautiful hotel you have provided. The Holiday season made real! Thank you!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 01 to Wed Dec 03 2025 at a $320.49 average nightly rate.
5.0
25-Jul-2025
"I'll be back again."

Great ambience, excellent amenities, terrific service and the heated pool made my stay awesome.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 21 to Tue Jul 22 2025 at a $222.99 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2018

Floors: 4

Rooms: 133

Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 133

Handicap Rooms: 5

Suites: 20

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 4

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: 22.0

Total Taxes: 12.70%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Individual 24 Hours/Group 30 - 120 days

Check-In Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Check In: 4:00 PM - anytime
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 5000
  • Conference space size (meters) - 465
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Electric car charging station
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 86
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 34
  • Fence around pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 20
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 45
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Smoke-free property
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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.

Full Breakfast available in Hope 46 restaurant. Price starting at $12.95 per person a la cart and continental $21.00.

Overnight indoor parking is $22.00 per night.

Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet (About 10MBPS) in entire hotel, including meeting spaces.

Day 1

Breakfast Cafe 21 Gaslamp - Farm-to-table eatery serving a locally sourced menu - 2.5 miles
Lunch Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop - Vibrant spot for Mexican wrestling-themed decor and tacos - 2.7 miles
Dinner Ironside Fish & Oyster - Trendy spot for seafood and craft cocktails in a converted warehouse - 4.2 miles
Activity San Diego Zoo - Iconic zoo known for its panda exhibit and conservation efforts - 3.1 miles

Day 2

Breakfast The Mission North Park - Simple, healthy Latin-inspired breakfast and lunch - 3.4 miles
Lunch Hodad's Ocean Beach - Legendary local burger joint with a surf theme - 7.1 miles
Dinner Born & Raised - Stylish steakhouse with a mid-century vibe and rooftop views - 2.6 miles
Activity Balboa Park - Vast urban cultural park with museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo - 2.8 miles

Day 3

Breakfast Great Maple Hillcrest - Modern American eatery known for maple bacon doughnuts - 1.9 miles
Lunch Phil's BBQ - Famous for mesquite-grilled BBQ meats and casual setting - 5.3 miles
Dinner Juniper & Ivy - Refined, modernist cuisine in a chic industrial space - 3.2 miles
Activity USS Midway Museum - Historic aircraft carrier turned museum with interactive exhibits - 4.5 miles

FAQs about Lafayette Hotel & Club

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - anytime 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 11:00 AM 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 Lafayette Hotel & Club have?

There are 133 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Full Breakfast available in Hope 46 restaurant. Price starting at $12.95 per person a la cart and continental $21.00.

What parking is available at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Overnight indoor parking is $22.00 per night.

How much does internet cost?

Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet (About 10MBPS) in entire hotel, including meeting spaces.

Is there a gym at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

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

Is there a pool at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Voted BEST pool in San Diego! The Weissmuller Pool is an 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.

Is Lafayette Hotel & Club pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Is there shuttle service at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Lindbergh Field is approx 5 miles away. Convention Center is approx. 5 miles away. One way taxi expense approx $13.00

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Lafayette Hotel & Club

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Lafayette Hotel & Club.

Feel free to use the Lafayette Hotel & Club 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.

Louisiana Ballroom
46 x 36 x 10 • 1679 sqft.
Banquet
100/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
70
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
100
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
40
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
36
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
40
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
120
Theater Layout
Reception
120
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
168
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The Lafayette Hotel boasts a variety of meeting and banquet space including our spacious Louisiana Ballroom. 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. With a connecting private courtyard, this space is versatile for any type of event. From a party or cocktail reception, to a formal business meeting, The Louisiana Ballroom is a great space ti fit any style!
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:10
Columns:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Baton Rouge Room
33 x 21 x 8 • 693 sqft.
Banquet
40/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
30
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
40
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
36
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
18
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The most popular meeting sized room is the Baton Rouge 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
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:4
Windows:3
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Mississippi Ballroom
100 x 52 x 8 • 5200 sqft.
Banquet
300/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
180
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
150
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
300
Theater Layout
Reception
500
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
From 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
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
The Library
16 x 12 x 10 • 192 sqft.
Boardroom
10
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Room Type:Boardroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:3
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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