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Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a bar area nearby.
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Experience the warm ambiance of our traditional bar area, featuring intricate patterns, lanterns, and cozy tables with artwork-adorned walls.
Relax in this inviting outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and patterned cushions, surrounded by a large plant and checkered tile flooring.
Experience the charm of the Lafayette Hotel, surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens and elegant columns.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, Balcony, Poolside | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, Balcony, Poolside

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

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Suite

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

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

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Petite Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Petite Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Petite Room, Bunk Beds | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Petite Room, Bunk Beds

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4-star hotel in University Heights
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.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 5000 square feet (465 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Lafayette Hotel & Club is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Property 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. 763 out of 971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 971 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

Carla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic decor and ambience for celebrating with friends. Even 8am music was not a deterrent, but incentive to join the breakfast crowd.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karely

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
best hotel ever
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was hospitable and gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a special, ornate, beautifully decorated property with such attention to detail. From check in to the attention at the pool bar and the most delicious meal at Quixote conveniently located in the hotel, this staycation in San Diego felt like an escape to a Parisian beach club and we will def be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely lives up to the hype! Staff was super helpful and friendly during check in. It does get very busy at night but our room was nice and quiet. The pool was busy during the day but we were still able to get a couple of lounge chairs once people left. Lou Lou’s was gorgeous! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

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

Vintage Glam Afterparty

Walking into The Lafayette feels like stepping through a portal into a vintage fever dream—where Old Hollywood glam collides with funky, full-throttle party energy. It’s not just a hotel; it’s a 24-hour afterparty wrapped in bold wallpaper and neon lights. There’s no need to leave, because every corner holds something new—hidden lounges, secret bars, and eclectic design choices that make you feel like you’re in a movie. But fair warning: don’t come here expecting rest and relaxation. Expect to be woken up at 8am by thumping dance beats from the pool deck. (They do thoughtfully provide earplugs in your room—bless them.) By 9am, the pool chairs are claimed by sun-soaked party people, and the vibe rolls strong from morning to midnight. This place is unapologetically adult, wild, and wonderfully over-the-top. Not kid-friendly. Not sleep-friendly. But if you’re looking for a weekend of stylish chaos and unforgettable fun, The Lafayette delivers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nunavik

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hongjie, Arcadia

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnanthony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kinzie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
Better parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lafayette hotel is a hip hotel that turns into a giant nightclub on the weekends. We had a lot of fun having a cocktail by the pool and enjoying the ecletic design of the rooms. I will say that the place is old and has its quirks, our room had this loud knocking sound against the wall from laundry equipment being used by hospital staff, but ultimately its a great experience. Also Parking around the hotel kind of sucks but there is 40$ per night valet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jair

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROMIL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful design and great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lafayette was a great experience. We are very happy with our stay there. Definitely recommend the poolside room option worth it. Hope to be back soon…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service, style, open and laid back! The food was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025