Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel with restaurant, near La Jolla Cove

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

In the heart of La Jolla, Empress Hotel of La Jolla invites you to experience warm hospitality. Enjoy a delicious self-serve breakfast, unwind on the picturesque terrace or keep fit at the gym. With in-room WiFi and an Italian cuisine steakhouse on site, this hotel is sure to delight.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Gym
Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Fitness center
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Room service
2 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Vending machine

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

$217 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Tomorrow

Oct 28 - Oct 29

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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About the neighborhood

7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037

What's nearby

La Jolla Cove - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Windansea Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
La Jolla Shores Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 25 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 28 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 33 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 44 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 61 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
Solana Beach Station - 19 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬2 min walk
‪Public House La Jolla - ‬2 min walk
‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
‪The Cottage - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mission Bay and La Jolla Cove. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Manhattan of La Jolla, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 74 rooms
- Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Express check-out available
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*
- Pets must be supervised
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Beach nearby
Use of nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkeling nearby

Working away

2 meeting rooms
Conference space (450 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas

Facilities

Terrace
Fitness center
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Vibrating pillow alarm
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Manhattan of La Jolla - This steakhouse specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 17.24 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

Additional inclusions
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Fitness center access
In-room coffee
Laundry facilities
Newspaper

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Empress Hotel

Empress Hotel La Jolla

Empress La Jolla

Hotel Empress

Empress Hotel Jolla

Empress Jolla

Empress Of La Jolla La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Hotel

Empress Hotel of La Jolla La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla Hotel La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla A Greystone Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Empress Hotel of La Jolla does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Empress Hotel of La Jolla and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Empress Hotel of La Jolla also has a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

Yes, Manhattan of La Jolla offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Empress Hotel of La Jolla like?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla is in Village of La Jolla, a short 10-minute walk from La Jolla Cove and 16 minutes' walk from Windansea Beach. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.