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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)
Bowling
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
  • Mission Valley Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Balcony, Poolside

Room, Balcony, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Penthouse, 1 King Bed

Penthouse, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 6 min drive
  • Port of San Diego - 6 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive

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
  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lestat's on Park - ‬11 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fence around the 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

  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–noon: USD 7-38 for adults and USD 7-38 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

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
  • Elevator door width (inches): 34
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Slippers

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

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
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 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

Lafayette Hotel & Club Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 574 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 574 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 574 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 574 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 574 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

helene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay! Definitely worth it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is unique and has so many amazing details that make it stand out. This is a party spot. If you are a light sleeper you should request a room towards the back of the property. We had to request a room reassignment after the first night which the staff accommodated and offered us free drinks from the coffee bar for the inconvenience. The only other bummer was that they mentioned the pool was heated year round and it definitely was not.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherry

Arrived at hotel only to be told there was no elevator for the second floor. I’m unable to climb stairs. Staff have no knowledge of customer service. Never stayed. Never will stay. Was given refund and forced to find alternative accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was like Disneyland for adults! What a unique and delightful place. What I didn’t like was no housekeeping service other than exchanging used towels for new ones; no dresser to put our things in; no refilling of water. Everything else was just great and we would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If You’re Looking to Par-tay…
Unique, swanky little place! If you’re looking for a party, this is the spot. The decor is fantastic and all the little quirks like the diner and bowling alley really make this place one of a kind. Service, food, and cocktails were good. I want to reiterate that this is a party spot. The music is loud, the crowds around the pool and out and about the hotel are loud, and it goes all night. If you’re looking for a chill, low key, quiet night’s sleep, this is not the place. And get a sitter for the kiddos, this is not the place for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lafayette is worth the experience! Loved the intention. Every detail went back to the story/ies of the rich history of the Lafayette. Staff was happy to be there and that speaks volume to the intention. Thank you to all the staff during our stay we definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are a lot smaller than you think showers were dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Designer Maximalist Dream Hotel
My husband and I stayed a Friday night at The Lafayette and we were in awe of its beauty, design, thoughtfulness in every detail and how it felt like a mini resort. The property is huge and offers a little bit or everything. You might be able to catch live entertainment at Lou Lous in the basement, dinner at Quioxte, a drink by the pool or at its multiple bars, or grab a late night bite at their diner that’s open 24/7. Did I mention enjoying some games at the Gutter bar? The rooms are so dark, cozy and comfortable. I personally loved the mini not so mini bar. Service was decent. Not over the top nice, just to the point and willing to help if asked. We did meet the manager on site in passing who was super sweet and told us where to explore! Get lost on this property, you won’t regret it. Disclaimer: If you’re staying Friday or Saturday, this hotel gets crazy busy at night as it appears to be a local destination probably for all their bars or food options. Also, the walls aren’t super thick - and we were next to a bunch of party groups who were loud at the wee hours of the morning. They provide ear plugs - you’ve been warned.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Jean, Danbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Only place we will ever stay when in San Diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel that has been fabulously renovated. There is so much onsite to do that you don't need to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Trying to grab a drink was a struggle . But all and all was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treavor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an incredible experience. The hotel has soooooo much to do and it is very classic chic. Totally recommend it and worth it to get a second floor pool side room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tiffanie

This place turns into a nightclub as soon as the sun goes down. Spotlights at the front entrance, multiple security guards just to get through the front door, music bumping and blaring till 2am with a bunch of drunk and trashy "influencers" threatening to sue you if you ask them to be quiet at 3am. Won't ever stay here again. Don't be fooled by the pretty pictures. This place is overpriced and underclassed once you get through the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yicong, San Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, great food, great staff! Chrissy at the main bar was an outstanding bartender! She gets 5 out of 5 stars for making us feel welcome and for her drink suggestions! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024