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Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $286
$249 nightly
$286 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

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2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
  • Place, San Diego Black Ensemble Theater
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Observatory North Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Balcony, Poolside

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

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

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

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Petite Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Petite Room, Bunk Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Family Suite

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

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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 Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Hotel Circle and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • J.A. Cooley Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Observatory North Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Balboa Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Adams Avenue Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

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. 1358 out of 1736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1736 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great food and drinks, cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, fantastic amenities, terrific eateries
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amparo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place especially if you’re a fan of the great gastby!..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very trendy hotel. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Amazing hotel, great staff and awesome food!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing atmosphere amazing everything will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unique place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TIM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, very clean, good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon Karlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great restaurant and bar options onsite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik Dayton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel, I could have stayed there all day looking at every little design detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really cool hotel. Loved the decor, great atmosphere round the pool and bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff. Extremely polite staff. Great pool atmosphere and vibe the area. All around fun.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perefect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Everything was there! A bar for drinking, a pool for lounging, a diner for eating, and a restaurant for more eating. The place was one of a kind, and we plan on coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and restaurants. Loved sitting by the fire and having coffee in the mornings. Drinks at the bar were top notch. They should refresh the rooms without having to ask.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay at the Lafayette was really great! The staff was particularly helpful in helping us make the most of our time in San Diego. We also loved the unique design aesthetic of this place. It was very pretty inside
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of a kind. The pool area is stunning. Restaurants are great. Hip, busy scene at the bars and restaurants, yet quiet and cozy in your stylish room. The design of everything is over the top-- it was a treat to stay here. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Coolest hotel! Everyone working there was so great the restaurant in the hotel was amazing as well! Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lewis Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hell yeah
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place, great service, and super comfortable bed. Planned to see a show at Lou Lou’s, went for drinks at the bar after, had a late night snack at the diner to wrap the night up. A must if you’re in San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katleen E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful at Christimas!!! Stunning, quaint, all the bells and whistles in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice and everything about the place was amazing! Had a great time in a great space :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Malika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have great time it was birthday my daughter
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room decoration is stand out, the ambient is super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026