Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
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Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast served
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Balcony, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near San Diego Zoo
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lafayette Hotel & Club. During your stay, you'll be close to San Diego Zoo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 3 bars.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar, and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Just a 4-minute drive from San Diego Zoo and a few minutes from Hotel Circle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to noon.
Quixote - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Beginner's Diner - This diner serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
LaFayette Lobby Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
LaFayette Pool Bar - This cocktail bar is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Gutter - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Beginner's Diner
  • LaFayette Lobby Bar
  • LaFayette Pool Bar
  • Quixote
  • The Gutter

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 5,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 698 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 893 reviews

9.6/10

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

Jordyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with kind employees. The food and drinks are amazing. You really don’t need to leave the hotel for anything. The only downside is the street parking which can be difficult in the evenings. They have valet but I’d rather not spend my money on that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So much to do

Reviewing colleges with my daughter and the stay at the hotel was fun and the staff went above and beyond to meet all our needs. Such a fun place to stay I can’t say enough about the experience at the La Fayette!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel brought back to life with modern amenities. Exceptional options on site for dinning and nightlife. Fun experience. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
45 years ago, on the occasion of our 5th anniversary, we stayed at a hotel in Palm Spings trumpeted as classic Hollywood Stars’ luxury complete with autographed publicity photos endorsing the place. We could see the former luxury but it was seedy smelly and disgusting, a dump of its former glory. Not so, the beautifully restored and carefully maintained Lafayette in San Diego. It feels like a step back in time and is superbly crafted with personal service to match. It was a pleasure to sit on the patio or diner and enjoy a good selection of everyday classics. The Quixote restaurant serves among the best Mexican food and certainly the best Oaxacan tapas we’ve ever enjoyed. Thank you to the fine chefs and servers who contributed to our singular experience My only complaint is the overwhelming and cloying architectural perfume sprayed everywhere it seems, and daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Imperial

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here on property with my boyfriend while in town visiting some friends and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay. There are so many options for dining right at the hotel, the pool is beautiful and peaceful, and the decor around the hotel is phenomenal. The staff was all so pleasant and helpful, and had some wonderful suggestions when it came to food, drinks, and entertainment. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely wonderful stay!

Absolutely amazing stay! 10 out of 10 all the way around. Staff were super friendly, the hotel was beautiful, and the history is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the hotel. Staff was fun and engaging. Especially Gavin and Lily. They really helped make our time at the outside bar so enjoyable! The weather wasn’t great so we didn’t get to enjoy the pool. However, I plan on coming back to enjoy that another time. It’s such a unique hotel and I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben, Los Angeles

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow be prepared to be transported in time to roaring 1930s. Blown away by the remodeled decor & overall vibe. Best for night owls on the weekend - if that’s your thing be prepared to be transported to a vintage Hollywood fantasy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. It’s different and out of the ordinary. It is a little loud at night, but it’s designed for night life and fun. Definitely a gem of a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LENAYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025