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)
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Bowling
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Balcony, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Penthouse, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 San Diego Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced 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

  • 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

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 (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 666 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

James

A different kind of hotel.
Very unusual decor scheme. Super busy and loud on a weekend night. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really great place with lots of personality. A terrific neighborhood with lots of walkable restaurants and unique shops. Restaurants at the hotel are quite good as well. Weekends have a more celebratory vibe so pace yourself accordingly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a gorgeous atmosphere with my favorite 24 hr diner. It was the holidays so it was extremely busy, especially since they decked out the place, so room service wasn’t available. No phone in the room for room service and if you tried calling through their online number, they wouldn’t answer. Other than that it was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an incredible hotel!
What a beautiful hotel! From the lobby, to the eating areas, to the pool, to the rooms, every detail was thoughtful and meticulous. You really feel like you have been transported! I was there over the weekend, and it got quite lively, but it wasnt so noisy that it kept be awake or bothered me, but if you are a light sleeper, that is something to think about. The beds and sheets were sooo comfortable though. I just about melted into them once I laid my head on the pillow. It was also amazing to have all of those food options availiable right at the hotel. It really did check all of the boxes, and i would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Christmas decorationd
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joel, Burien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not my kind of place. It’s more of a nightclub with rooms, which were very small, kitschy, with no ventilation fan in the bathroom. Which actually was very roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely unique and thoughtful property! Lots of nuances and things to appreciate at this property, which really is the antithesis of corporate brands. Definitely something to experience for yourself. As the property really is busy and hopping, make sure to plan all of your dining reservations in advance, especially during the holiday season.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tristan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The noise on the main floor carries throughout the hotel. Not the best arrangement if you have an early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with a funky vibe! Loved the decor, ambiance, and staff. Its a little noisy, but totally fine if you're in the mood to party.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An Artist’s Dream
Incredible stay for a fun or romantic weekend. We celebrated our anniversary here as a staycation (we live in Orange County) and I could not stop obsessing over every detail of this property. The room, the multiple bars, the entertainment (comedy club and bowling!), the food, the pool… all 10/10. Every corner is picturesque. But most impressive is the fact that the quality goes beyond the photos. Diner food was *chefs kiss*, cocktails were perfect, morning iced latte from the lobby was delicious, and I’m still thinking about the chicken skewers at the pool. Would recommend for couples, girl’s weekend, or just about anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If could give the hotel a 4.75 instead of 5 stars I would only because I feel that hotel guests should get some perks for staying at the hotel such as shorter lines for ordering a cocktail (lines are really long) at their beautiful bars.... that being said that's the only recommendation I would have for the Lafayette. Property is beautiful and the holiday decorations are amazing. I highly recommend. Will have a staycation during the summer because the pool area looks amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
One of the most unique and amazing hotel experiences of a lifetime! I simply don't have the words to suitably describe and capture the authentic originality of the hotel. Every detail purposely placed and made for us to experience. It was a true joy to stay here for our honeymoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasilii

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a neat place. It’s a party hotel for sure. Rooms are odd but in keeping with the New Orleans theme. No room service. No Kleenex in the rooms unless you ask. Comfortable bed. No room safe. Was a neat experience but likely not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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