Empress, La Jolla Details

Property Name: Empress Hotel Of La Jolla
Independent: Yes
Address: 7766 Fay Ave
Number of Rooms: 73
Number of Floors: 5
Longitude & Latitude: -117.28, 32.84
Room Types Available: Deluxe King
Number of Photos: 24

Weekday Room Price Range: $179 to $252
Weekend Room Price Range: $259 to $299

Star Rating: 3.0
Average Review Rating: 4.43
Number of Customer Reviews: 104
First Customer Review Date: 07/09/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 05/01/2012

Recent Empress La Jolla Review: "I initially had rated the place 5's across the board. That has a lot to do with the fact that front desk staff of Jason and Brett(r) were great. They immediately welcomed us, informed me of the parking situation around the hotel and even offered to park the car in a suitable area. That's enough to make me overlook the fact that the hotel isn't perfect,  but is very well maintained and has been renovated in areas that count. For instance our room was basic for this hotel, but it featured a newly remodeled bathroom with appointments on par with fine hotels. The room while a bit small, was very comfortable with enough room for all of our belongings and then some. The surrounding area is what you're there for and this hotel puts you within walking distance to anything in La Jolla. We can't say enough nice things about the place and their staff. We really enjoyed our stay and wished that we could have had the same experience in each of our stops along the PCH. Given the chance we would stay here again and invite you or any of our friends visiting La Jolla to do the same."


Check-in Time: 4 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Empress La Jolla: Jack in the Box, Hard Rock Cafe, Zabihah World, Starbucks, Subway
Attractions Near Empress La Jolla: CitiBank, Avis, Museum, Park, Attractions
Other Hotels Near Empress La Jolla: La Valencia Hotel, Grande Colonial Hotel, Hotel Parisi, La Jolla Cove Suites, Best Western Plus Inn By The Sea
Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
Recreation

The Empress Hotel has a spa tub and sauna, as well as a small fitness center with a treadmill, bicycle, and strength-training equipment. Guests also enjoy discounted access to a nearby health club, which offers exercise classes and an array of fitness equipment.

The hotel is five blocks from La Jolla Cove, part of the 6,000-acre San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve. The beach is popular for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving; surfboards and other flotation devices are not permitted.

Seven miles from the hotel, Torrey Pines State Reserve is one of the wildest stretches of land along Southern California coast. Eight miles of hiking trails wind through the reserve's woodlands and along unspoiled beaches and lagoons. Guided nature walks are available on weekends and holidays. Adjacent to the reserve, Torrey Pines Golf Course offers two 18-hole courses, a golf shop, driving ranges, and pro instruction.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Aerobics nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
    • A short guide to La Jolla

    Spanish for “The Jewel,” La Jolla is 13 miles north of downtown San Diego. One of the country’s most affluent communities, La Jolla is known for its fine homes, wonderful beaches, wonderful restaurants, and stunning natural scenery. It is home to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Stephen Birch Aquarium and Museum.

    Dining at Empress La Jolla

    A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning and includes fresh Starbucks coffee.

    Manhattan of La Jolla - Fine-dining restaurant serving northern Italian and Continental cuisine. Popular with locals as well as hotel guests. Decor has dark-wood furnishings with a glowing aquariums. Open for lunch and dinner. Located just off the lobby; a lounge is adjacent. Dress code is resort casual, and the restaurant features live jazz Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Pet fee: US$ 75 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: US$ 10 per night

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Spa services on site
  • Tour assistance
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Valet parking
  • Wedding services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
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    Property Facts
  • Beach - nearby
  • Check-In time is 4 PM
  • Check-Out time is Noon
  • Minimum Check-In age 18
  • Pets not allowed
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    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Multiple conference/meeting rooms
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
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    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of floors: 5;
  • Number of rooms: 73;
  • Patio;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
    • Check-In time starts at
    Check-Out time is
    Pets not allowed

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    • Hotel Features

    Empress Hotel of La Jolla features complimentary continental breakfast with freshly brewed Starbucks coffee daily. The hotel's fine-dining restaurant serves northern Italian and Continental cuisine for lunch and dinner; a bar/lounge is adjacent. The hotel also offers a fitness room, spa tub, sauna, and discounted access to a nearby health club. In-room spa services (surcharge) are available. Two meeting rooms can accommodate groups of up to 40 people. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel.

    Location

    Located in La Jolla Village amidst shops, restaurants, and galleries, the Empress Hotel of La Jolla is less than a half-mile from La Jolla Cove, 2.1 miles from Birch Aquarium, and 6.2 miles from SeaWorld. The University of California-San Diego is 3.1 miles away.

    Hotel Rooms

    Accommodations at Empress Hotel of La Jolla provide compact refrigerators, complimentary bottled water, and coffeemakers with gourmet coffee. Wireless Internet access and local calls are complimentary. Cable TV offers premium channels, pay movies, and video games (surcharge). Bathrooms include hair dryers and bathrobes. In-room safes are provided.