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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

3.0 of 5
7766 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Ranked #1 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 260 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Valet parking(10)
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • San Diego(7)
  • Very good(7)
  • Free internet(5)
  • Great location(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Room rate(3)
  • King size bed(3)
  • Will definitely stay(3)
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PickyTraveler02
delaware
Contributor
18 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW

We always stay in 'Name hotels' so we know what to expect- both accomodations and cost. Found this by accident and it was really nice. Great first impression and they didn't disappoint. Lovely area, so much to walk to, pretty lobby. We stayed in standard- not suite- w King bed. Bathroom was all redone- travertine and glass- very nice! Bedding... More

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Ciosu
Rzeszow, Poland
Contributor
16 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW

The location was great, just a few blocks from the beach, easy access to the shops and restaurants in La Jolla. The front desk staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating, including a late checkout. Rooms are clean and spacious with large window . There was a fridge in the closet iron and big plasma TV. I had two queen... More

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Joellen R
Rockford, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

We were going to stay in San Diego, but got a tip from a coworker of my husband's to stay at the Empress. What a great value, great location, great service and even a great continental breakfast. It was clean and quiet and everyone went out of their way to be helpful. Jason and Ben were great! We will definitely... More

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LadyfromMS
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

This is my 3rd time staying at the Empress hotel and my 3rd time being completely satisfied with my stay. All of the staff (i.e. Jason, Ben & Brandon & the young ladies) were thoroughly the best! More helpful and willing to assist than ever expected. Ben is the Best! Each time he (Ben) makes sure this MS girl finds... More

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foranna2read
Atlanta, Georgia
Reviewer
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
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I've stayed at this hotel several times for business. The rooms are always clean and the staff courteous. It is a small property and a little dated in some ways, but I find it very quaint and comfortable. It is very close to the beach, and I can jog down to visit the seals every morning. The exercise room is... More

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Islay_Malt
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Just stayed the one night and I regret not staying longer. I haven't always had the best experience staying in "the village" but I think I've discovered my new "go to" hotel. It is an older property, but well appointed, my room was very nice, good size, extremely clean. Terrific bed, linens, and bathroom accouterments. Quiet, comfortable, and very good... More

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Vanessa B
Moreno Valley, California, United States
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Everyone at the hotel was very pleasant and helpful! The room was good in space (would have liked a bit bigger) but it was a great experience overall. Totally will consider staying here again. More

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toysforboys
Newport Beach, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed for three nights with my 16 year old daughter, I had business meeting, she went to the beach, etc. We first stayed in the more expensive bigger room, which was right next to the elevator. Very convenient, but very loud. So avoid this room. Also the interior of this room on the 3rd floor was very poor, old stuff,... More

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Redhotroja
Redhotroja
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We recently stayed at the Empress Hotel in La Jolla for our 15 year wedding anniversary. I did a lot of online research, and this hotel seemed to have all of the amenties at a reasonable price. The rooms were spacious and had top of the line bedding. It's a very small hotel, but had a full service bar and... More

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jeff N
Nashville, Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I go to the Empress everytime I'm in La Jolla. Low key, best kept secret on West Coast. Great location (short walk to The Cottage for breakfast and Rapongi for dinner), friendly service. Specific kudos to Jason, Ben and Jeane. More

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