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Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near San Diego Zoo

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

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2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Balcony, Poolside

Room, Balcony, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

San Diego

University Heights stay.Your stay at this University Heights hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Mission Valley Mall and San Diego Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lestat's on Park - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4-star hotel near San Diego Zoo
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Lafayette Hotel & Club. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 139 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Lafayette Hotel & Club offers 139 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hair dryers. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 7 to 38 for adults and USD 7 to 38 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 38 for adults, and USD 7 to 38 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Hotel Club
Lafayette Hotel & Club Hotel
Lafayette Hotel & Club San Diego
Lafayette Hotel & Club Hotel San Diego

Lafayette Hotel & Club Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 888 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
Better parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel brought back to life with modern amenities. Exceptional options on site for dinning and nightlife. Fun experience. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here on property with my boyfriend while in town visiting some friends and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay. There are so many options for dining right at the hotel, the pool is beautiful and peaceful, and the decor around the hotel is phenomenal. The staff was all so pleasant and helpful, and had some wonderful suggestions when it came to food, drinks, and entertainment. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely wonderful stay!

Absolutely amazing stay! 10 out of 10 all the way around. Staff were super friendly, the hotel was beautiful, and the history is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the hotel. Staff was fun and engaging. Especially Gavin and Lily. They really helped make our time at the outside bar so enjoyable! The weather wasn’t great so we didn’t get to enjoy the pool. However, I plan on coming back to enjoy that another time. It’s such a unique hotel and I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben, Los Angeles

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow be prepared to be transported in time to roaring 1930s. Blown away by the remodeled decor & overall vibe. Best for night owls on the weekend - if that’s your thing be prepared to be transported to a vintage Hollywood fantasy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. It’s different and out of the ordinary. It is a little loud at night, but it’s designed for night life and fun. Definitely a gem of a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LENAYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and easy check in. Room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The little things. Everything has been considered.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Spring Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first stay and definitely not my last! I fell in love with the property and just booked a Mother’s Day staycation for my sisters and mom! The details in everything at this hotel is gorgeous and personal I would pick this place over my annual hotel stay at the Hotel Del Coronado. Tons of nearby restaurants, but great restaurants at the hotel too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Visual Feast

This hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Every cozy corner is set for a photoshoot. I would stay again for it's sheer beauty alone. The customer service could definitely use an upgrade. There are basic standards that a 4-star hotel should adhere to and that level of customer service is unfortunately not here. Nothing horrible in particular but that feeling of home like they provide at say Chateau Marmont or Petit Ermitage just isn't there for me. Again, I would come back for the decor and beauty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best Hotels in California

Top 5 hotels I've ever stayed in. The details, the art, the history, and the immersion are top notch. There's multiple restaurants inside the hotel, the diner is open 24/7 and good. Every restaurant is so gorgeous, all the bars have great bartenders. There's a bar with a bowling ally, skeeball, basketball shot, and all inside what looks like a speakeasy. Everything is inside the hotel, so one never has to step outside if they choose. The rooms are something out of a movie. Every single peice of furniture is unique and gorgeous. The radio looks like it came from the 20's and plays that kind of music. Full bar with snacks, and a special menu for adults having adult time 😉. The price is great for the experience. I would compare this Hotel to The Mission Inn ( Riverside ). Its art, history, and luxury all combined into 1. I normally dont feel sad when i leave a hotel, but sincerely did not want my time at Lafayette to end. I cant wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025