San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 23 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 24 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 28 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 39 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 50 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Better Buzz - 3 min walk
Queenstown Village - 6 min walk
Puesto La Jolla - 5 min walk
Sugar and Scribe Bakery - 3 min walk
Hennessey's Tavern - 5 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.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 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 23 kg 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
Parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast each morning 6:30 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 towels
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
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 28.18 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Beach towels
Fitness center access
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Laundry facilities
Newspaper
Parking
Valet parking
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.
Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2025
Refuge in La Jolla
Really great experience here. My family and I were evacuees in the recent LA fires and needed to get someplace safe, comfortable and in clean air. This checked all the boxes. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
I booked this room based on its reviews and walkability score. You are minutes from the beach here and also among the shops and boutiques. There’s a juicery and coffee shop near by. Lots of great restaurants in the vicinity too.
Plus it’s dog friendly! We have already booked our next stay.
Chantal
Chantal, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 December 2024
The room was decent, room 407. The room definitely needed some attention to detail. The ceiling in the bathroom had water damage around the fan. The fan vents were covered with lint which hadn't been cleaned for quite a while. More attention needs to be paid to the windows. It would have been nice to be able to open the window to get the ocean breeze however, the cleanliness has been neglected inside and out. The windows were dirty along with windowsills which had cobwebs inside and out. It would be nice to have a solid bathroom door instead of one that had a louvers from top to bottom. Not a lot of privacy since the bathroom was right next to the bed. Spacious room otherwise.
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2024
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2024
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2024
Enjoyed Our Stay
Quiet room and excellent staff service--attentive and kind. Was hesitant about valet parking convenience, but the staff was great about speed and efficiency, so there were no problems. Full breakfast with lots of variety was great.
Renee
Renee, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Great Clean Hotel!
Very friendly staff. Clean Hotel as well. You will see staff constantly cleaning through the day! Manger checked me in Sunday afternoon 11/17/24 and he was very helpful and allowed us to check in our room early.
Would 100% stay here again. Also hot Breakfast is included and valet parking! Great price for the hotel room with many perks.
Edgar
Edgar, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
Nan
Nan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 October 2024
Awesome hotel and staff. Definitely coming back.
Peter
Peter, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2024
Najuma
Najuma, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
A much needs short Successful Getaway
Everything was perfect. Prime Location. Friendly welcoming staff. Comfortable, clean room and bathroom
The beds were so comfortable too.
Lester
Lester, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 September 2024
Good property that is close to beach
Ken
Ken, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 September 2024
Only stayed one night. Definitely will come back. Beds a little soft is my only issue. That is simply my preference though.
Judy
Judy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
The staff was fine and the service was good but.the venue is tired
Charles
Charles, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
Great location, valet parking. Walk to the beach
denise
denise, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2024
I have been staying at the Empress over the last several years and the staff is always helpful and gracious and willing to serve when needed.
diane m.
diane m., 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 August 2024
Tom C
Tom C, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
My favorite Hotel in La Jolla!
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
Both luxurious & quaint. Lovely breakfast served every morning morning from 7-9:30pm . Staff if exceptional!
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Staff made check in easy and very friendly and quick
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 August 2024
Great bar and restaurant but rooms need upgrades and they’re not available until late afternoon
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2024
Empress Hotel is the best location in La Jolla Village, close to restaurants, the Conrad Theater, shopping, coffee shops, and the beach.
Marcelo
Marcelo, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 August 2024
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
Valet Parking included. Very close to shopping and dinning. Don't let the outside deceive you! My family really loved this hotel and would love to stay here next time we are in La Jolla again.