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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 star property
Italian cuisine meets outdoor dining at this modern La Jolla retreat where guests can enjoy drinks at the bar or maintain fitness routines in the well-equipped gym

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Located in the heart of La Jolla, the Empress Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere with practical amenities. Guests start their day with a self-serve breakfast, relax on the scenic terrace, enjoy in-room WiFi, and dine at the on-site Italian steakhouse.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is P16,239
P19,730 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

  • Hotel near La Jolla Cove
  • Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Empress Hotel of La Jolla. The on-site Italian cuisine steakhouse, Manhattan of La Jolla, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and beach towels
    • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and a porter/bellhop
    • 2 meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 74 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 35.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 17.24 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Empress Hotel of La Jolla pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel of La Jolla on May 25, 2026 start from P16,239, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Empress Hotel of La Jolla located?

Located in Village of La Jolla, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and La Jolla Cove. Children's Pool Beach and La Jolla Tide Pools are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is excellent and the hotel is very clean, the location is unbeatable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Motoko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and decent breakfast in variety of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable beds, nice staff & good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and nice stsff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Rooms, Friendly Staff, Hot Breakfast!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

The room was quiet and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. It is very convenient to everywhere we need to go in the heart of La Jolla. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love The Empress Hotel and stay there every time we visit La Jolla. The rooms are spotless and the the breakfast room is delightful and the food is adequate for a free breakfast. Centrally located, with an extremely helpful staff, this is our home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Breakfast was terrible eggs ice cold but room and staff were very nuce
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room very clean and comfortable for our one night family trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID LARCHER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King bed and pillows were very comfortable! Great La Jolla Italian restaurant on first floor…so convenient 😀
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff exceeded our expectations and the room was everything we needed it to be. Would happily visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, nice staff, great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, clean, friendly staffs, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay! The staff are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, place itself is fine. I messed up our other booking and it ended up being full so we stayed here instead and it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nabila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was satisfactory. Wonderful accommodating staff. Large. room. I couldn’t see the pool. We did not like the payment method for using the guests washing machine. You had to sign up for an app , then load cash onto to the and hope it would operate and still have money on the app after using the machines. But They were a excellent pair of washer and dryer.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great staff, nice and clean room, large shower! Will come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both!! Wonderful accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Had dinner one night in the chophouse restaurant located in the hotel and that was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location at a very good price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff, they had warm cookies, beach towels, beach chairs…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Rooms were remodeled and so nice. Great location, everything was walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025