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Lafayette Hotel & Club

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3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar
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Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
$263
$229 nightly
$263 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 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

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

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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

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

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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

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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Petite Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Petite Room, Bunk Beds

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

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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

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 neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego (University Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Balboa Park and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • Kindred Hospital San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • J.A. Cooley Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Diversionary Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

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

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near San Diego Zoo
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 139 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite at Quixote, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and noon.
Quixote - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Beginner's Diner - This diner serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
LaFayette Lobby Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
LaFayette Pool Bar - This cocktail bar is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Gutter - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Beginner's Diner
  • LaFayette Lobby Bar
  • LaFayette Pool Bar
  • Quixote
  • The Gutter

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 5,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1105 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1415 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decorative details within the rooms and around the property we incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
my bill was an issue but it was all sorted out quickly :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond for my birthday. My friends and I had an amazing stay , definitely can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I travel a lot around the world, and I always look for something that’s not ordinary, but this hotel is truly something else. From the moment you walk in, you can feel it’s special, the design is stunning, vintage but stylish, the service was warm and genuine, the front desk girl was so kind and helpful. The hotel has two bars, a Mexican restaurant, and a diner, everything was perfect, the drinks were amazing, and what’s cool is that each bar has its own vibe, you don’t even feel like it’s part of the same place. The room was beautiful, every detail was thought out, the in-room cocktail bar, the branded touches, the lighting, everything felt warm and well designed. Honestly, this hotel is on another level.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a classy atmosphere with perfect ambiance throughout. The staff were friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. Both the bar and the pool were outstanding and really elevated the experience. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Danbury

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Lafayette is outstanding! The attention to detail, customer service, food and beverage options, and overall vibe is the best around. The manager was generous and attentive. We will never stay anywhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love this place. I definitely recommend this place to couples. U don’t have to leave the hotel they have everything.. only issue the AC went out and the AC tech was able to repair it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay. If you want a seat at the pool get there early, first come first served and people hog seats with towels entire day to only use it an hour or two. Hotel shouldnt allow that as there’s limited seating. The attached Mexican restaurant is “fancy” Mexican, not that great in our opinion. Attached diner was good. Drinks decent but weak alcohol content and expensive. It’s definitely a party location, there were five bachelorette parties there the weekend we went. Parking pricey too as valet only. We enjoyed our stay but it’s a little pricey for what you get. The surrounding area is horrible! A happy ending massage parlor a few doors down, and lots of homeless around too. Probably will not return but worth a visit once.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, comfy bed, amazing atmosphere, walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imena

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to San Diego specifically to stay at the Lafayette. My dad worked at this hotel when it first opened in 1946, and visiting there has been a goal of mine for many years. I was very impressed. It was beautiful and I love the art deco theme throughout. The staff was awesome and made me feel so at home. I felt so close to my dad. It was a very emotional trip. Thank you to all for making my stay so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fabulously decorated! It's beautiful. The staff is friendly and attentive. I would stay there again and tell family and friends to so the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decorated hotel, tons of amenities. Wish it was not so hard to find a chair by the pool but other than that our room was away from the main pool area and it was quiet and relaxing at night. Room was lovely, bathroom was a bit small. Overall, was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dom

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025