Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
View from room
Front of property
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Balcony, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 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

With a stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego (University Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Balboa Park and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 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

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near San Diego Zoo
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 139 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite at Quixote, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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

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. 683 out of 876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 876 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

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

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and easy check in. Room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The little things. Everything has been considered.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Spring Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first stay and definitely not my last! I fell in love with the property and just booked a Mother’s Day staycation for my sisters and mom! The details in everything at this hotel is gorgeous and personal I would pick this place over my annual hotel stay at the Hotel Del Coronado. Tons of nearby restaurants, but great restaurants at the hotel too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Visual Feast

This hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Every cozy corner is set for a photoshoot. I would stay again for it's sheer beauty alone. The customer service could definitely use an upgrade. There are basic standards that a 4-star hotel should adhere to and that level of customer service is unfortunately not here. Nothing horrible in particular but that feeling of home like they provide at say Chateau Marmont or Petit Ermitage just isn't there for me. Again, I would come back for the decor and beauty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneta

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best Hotels in California

Top 5 hotels I've ever stayed in. The details, the art, the history, and the immersion are top notch. There's multiple restaurants inside the hotel, the diner is open 24/7 and good. Every restaurant is so gorgeous, all the bars have great bartenders. There's a bar with a bowling ally, skeeball, basketball shot, and all inside what looks like a speakeasy. Everything is inside the hotel, so one never has to step outside if they choose. The rooms are something out of a movie. Every single peice of furniture is unique and gorgeous. The radio looks like it came from the 20's and plays that kind of music. Full bar with snacks, and a special menu for adults having adult time 😉. The price is great for the experience. I would compare this Hotel to The Mission Inn ( Riverside ). Its art, history, and luxury all combined into 1. I normally dont feel sad when i leave a hotel, but sincerely did not want my time at Lafayette to end. I cant wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an experience, a journey back in time with a modern twist. Great customer service and amazing amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

10/10 Excellent

Tertia

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

10/10 Excellent

MALGORZATA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just incredible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Staycation Destination

Highly recommend this Hotel to anyone who just wants to stay in and enjoy the amenities. This Hotel , though small, utilizes its space to perfection with great bars, restaurants, and Aesthetically pleasing in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly. Room was amazing. Only thing we did not like is people “reserving” the pool chairs with towels and not being around for hours then coming back to claim the chair. There should be a better system for that or someone on guard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with so much charm! I loved the art deco vibe. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

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

Insane

Great hotel, such a fun experience to stay there. Only complaint is no room service?? And the water gets hot FAST. But besides that. Insane hotel. We loved staying there. We barely left the hotel all weekend because there is so much to do! Worth all the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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