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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)
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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
  • Place, Kindred Hospital San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Diversionary Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Balcony, Poolside

Room, Balcony, Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Petite Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room

Petite Room, Bunk Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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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 Adams Avenue Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kindred Hospital San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Diversionary Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Adams Avenue Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 4 min drive - 3.8 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beginner’s Diner - ‬1 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Reviews

Lafayette Hotel & Club Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1032 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1312 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

8/10 Good

Fernando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
4/5 – Beautiful hotel, but not a 5-star experience for the 5-star price. The Lafayette has great style, solid 24-hour food, and amazing overnight staff — one even walked us to the elevator, which was a rare and appreciated gesture. Please give the guy a raise as I’ve never had that at a hotel. But for what I paid (about $490 total with room, valet, food, and one drink), it fell short on value. Valet isn’t 24/7, so we couldn’t get our luggage at check-in and had to track it down in the morning ourselves — despite already being charged for valet and the room. Food was tasty but not exactly what I ordered, and was left on the floor instead of on a cart. Espresso tonic in the café was great, but a little orange peel garnish would’ve made it special. Stirred a simple in-room drink, which was cool as I get to bartend in my room — just not $29 cool. For that price, I could’ve stayed at the Madonna Inn (which has free parking) and gotten a more complete, iconic experience. Who cares if it’s downtown — that shouldn’t justify premium pricing without premium service. Great hotel, but it needs better follow-through to match the cost. I’d stay again because I liked the vibe and staff, but it’s pricey. I hope next time I get to enjoy the pool, bowling, bars, and other amenities. Hopefully they up their game so the experience matches the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

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

City within a City!

i had previously been to the pool bar at the lafayette and since then have wanted to stay here. and i could not have made a better choice! we had a blast, went to Lou Lous, bowling, chilled at the pool, and never really had to leave the hotel. While on the pricer side, the charm and detail in each corner of this hotel makes it a truly magical and unique place. Will definitely stay here again, recommend 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Portland

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great experience from the moment I arrived until checkout. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

It has it all!

This is such a cool hotel! It has everything from a 24 hour diner, awesome Mexican restaurant, speakeasy style bar with games, a jazz club, super cool lobby car, pool and great pool bar / restaurant. The room and hotel decor is so unique! You don’t have to leave - it has it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet Dunn

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very accommodating and friendly, the music in the diner and around the pool was too loud so it was hard to talk above it. The lighting inside some areas of the hotel was very dark making it hard to see in the lobby, restaurant and guest room. No room service available and ice available only in the lobby. The decor was around the hotel was very interesting. The food overall was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Stunning hotel and amenities!

Amazing attention to detail and guest services! Def recommend for an adult getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun and funky, maximalist property. It is party central from 4pm to 1am. I would not recommend it if you are traveling with children. The diner is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ieleen, Seattle

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this place! Great food and great people all around
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharre

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most amazing hotel in so many ways! The lobby and bar are gorgeous and interesting. The 24-hour diner is so fun. The pool is beautiful and the rooms around it are so cool. It looks like New Orleans. Also, the staff could not be nicer. But the show-stopper is the mini bar inside the rooms. They are too incredible to perfectly describe but they include full bottles of every type of alcohol, vintage recipe cards, all the tools for making a perfect cocktail, all on an ornate cart with gold snakes as drawer handles. The rooms also have retro kettles and gorgeous glassware. It's so unique! One note - some of the rooms are so close to the club that the noise is deafening. Don't stay in these or you will be up all night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Epic vibes

The ambiance of the Lafayette was incredible - so trendy and loved all the restaurant/bar options at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Myrna

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

Lost In Time at The Lafayette

Mini bar to dining nook.
Back entrance to bungalow leading to garden
Branded kitchen plates
Retro kitchen with Swiss Madison sink and classic appliances
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terumi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and cute Hotel, good location!! I really enjoyed it !! 😍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Great, unique spot

Wonderful spot. 3 suggestions for “excellent” rather than “great”: 1-check and repair non-functional outlets in guests rooms 2-provide Kleenex 3-provide more than one tiny trash can in the bathroom - a larger one by the desk would be good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana

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