Lafayette Hotel and Suites

Scary looking tweeker couple yelling at each other all night in next room. Found used condom under the bed. Kept a $57.50 deposit on my debit card without refunding it, even after I complained 6 days later.

The hotel has definitely seen better days. They say they are renovating, but we didn't see any sign of it. The hotel looks worn out, it could be gorgeous if they get if fixed up.

The pictures on the internet made this hotel look nice. We found that it is very old and needs major updating. It was like staying at your grandmothers house from the 40's, smelled musty and old. The bathroom had mold and needed a lot of updating as well. They upgraded us up to a Townhouse with a kitchen and stove. There were no pans, dishes or utinsels so it didn't do us any good. The fridge leaked water all over the floor. Pool was poorly mantained.

We stayed just for a night. We were looking for a place to sleep. For this purpose the hotel is good. If you like luxuries, then pay 3-4 times more and reserve another hotel. Everything has its price.

The hotel is a landmark on the Boulevard, great architecture from the 50's, in the process of being remodeled. It needs a lot of work. We asked for a room that has been redone and we ended up with a HUGE room, with 2 brand new queen bed, with new beddings and pillows, new lights, and tv. That was that. The bathroom had classic San Diegan charm, very clean. The staff at front desk was has helpful has they could. We did not have coffee/tea makers yet, or other furniture, but it did not matter. We ate around the corner where there are many mom and pop fabulous local restaurants. Lafayette hotel is located at the edge of University Heights, Hillcrest and Normal Heights area which are all amazing to hang out. This hotel has great potential and the staff the right attitude, so i will continue to support them until they are all done and hope to come celebrate with them the effort put in preserving a Great San Diego heritage.

I had to get a hotel room due to a change in my flight itinerary that I did not want to make, not sure WHY I had to change anyway, the entire flight home took 2 days and was a nightmare. When we checked in at the airports, both at our beginning location and at San Diego, we could not find our confirmation, it took the airlines themselves to do some research and find our reservations.

Poorly maintained, but welcomed renovation coming. Located close to tourist destination, but neighborhood second-rate.

The hotel was obviously at one time very plush, however time has caught up with it and the rooms are now quite basic and in need of refurbishment. There was obviously a program of redecoration in progress while we were there but it probably wouldn't solve the problem of walls that didn't cut out noise from the neighbouring rooms and the bathrooms also needed upgrading. The hotel is quite a way out of the tourist areas although Balboa park is within walking distance (about 30 minutes away) and between El Cajon Bvd and University Ave there is quite a good bus service to take you to the areas that you might want to go to. Don't expect any help from the front desk regarding buses though, you're expected to drive everywhere.

It was fun.

Hotel is old and going through renovations. Very outdated and smells like it. Carpets were dirty and dark inside. Tile around pool is coming off and no trip hazard signs. Seems like hotel needs a lot more work before it makes a "comeback".