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Lafayette Hotel & Club

Property class: 4

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A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.
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A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.
A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.
A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $314
$273 nightly
$314 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a chair, and a dresser.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

A room with two beds, a chandelier, and a patterned wallpaper.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bench, and a small table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

A room with two beds, patterned bedding, a stone floor, and a chandelier.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bench, and a small table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

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

View all photos for Room, Balcony, Poolside

A room with two beds, red curtains, patterned bedding, a chandelier, and a view through a green door.

Room, Balcony, Poolside

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

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a clawfoot bathtub, two armchairs, and a small table.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

A four-poster bed with a zebra-patterned bedspread, a clawfoot bathtub, and a vintage lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

A room with a red carpet, a zebra-patterned sofa, two ottomans, a wooden cabinet, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

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

View all photos for Petite Room, 1 King Bed

A traditional room with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a lamp.

Petite Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Petite Room, Bunk Beds

A room with a bunk bed, a small table with bottles, a lamp, and a cabinet.

Petite Room, Bunk Beds

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A room with two beds, a chandelier, and a patterned wallpaper.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

View all photos for Family Suite

A four-poster bed with a zebra print bedspread, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a decorative headboard.

Family Suite

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

DOUBLE CLASSIC KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE WITH BALCONY

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4

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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 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Hotel Circle.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Diversionary Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Observatory North Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Balboa Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rich's Nightclub - 4 min drive - 1.2 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
  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 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. Open daily.
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. 1577 out of 2003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 2003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 2003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 2003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cuauhtemoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very aesthetic place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my favorite hotel i’ve ever been to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. The vibes are immaculate and the staff is always very efficient and nice. We love coming here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a must stay place in San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was great. The decor, amenities, restaurants, staff are all reasons why I will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay, you don’t have to leave the hotel. Great food, drinks, staff, and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the smeg electric kettle was awesome! Loved the pool, jazz, decor, etc. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast on the terrace was wonderful. Great vibe and great food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the vibe, the decor and the amenities at this hotel. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The staff is super generous and helpful. The pool is a must!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kandeish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in one getaway. No reason to leave the property once you get there. Great food and vibes. The staff is delightful. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and what a lovely place!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Everything about that stay was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Makaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, everyone was so nice and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing ambiance and vibes. It was our second time staying here and we will for sure be staying again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel exceeded expectations! Every staff member, whether it was the pool, The Gutter, or the Diner, were extremely helpful & genuinely nice people. 10/10 experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haroon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This the best place everything under one roof
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing all around. Bar cart was next level
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the overall vibe of the hotel. Beautiful rooms and great service. No room service but the concierge are extremely sweet and helpful and multiple food spots are open 24 hr!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the rooms were clean, and the amenities were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Am amazing retro hotel with a friendly and knowledgeable staff It has incredible amenities with ultra cool vibes. 5 Stars
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026