Three blocks from the Pacific Ocean, the Empress Hotel is located in the heart of the coastal village of La Jolla. The hotel is an easy... more »
Three blocks from the Pacific Ocean, the Empress Hotel is located in the heart of the coastal village of La Jolla. The hotel is an easy walk to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Children's Cove, the tide pools, and all the fabulous restaurants and shops that make La Jolla so special. Each of the 73 guestrooms offers a small refrigerator, plush bathrobes, new flat-screen TVs, Starbucks coffee, voicemail, and Wireless Internet. Complimentary continental breakfast buffet each morning. Valet parking available.
Orbitz
Nice free breakfast & free parking.Room condition a little worn. Excellent staff that stayed out of your way, but helpful when needed. Great pedestrian-friendly area with lots of shopping & restaurants. Sightseeing & beaches a quick drive away. Very ...
Overall the hotel should have been a
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Posted Dec 17, 2008
Mediocre
Overall the hotel should have been a nice experience.My children and I experienced bites overnight and the staff appeared completely disinterested. The room was small but adequate with comfortable beds. It is hard to say much nice about a hotel...
This hotel is a surprise. It is a
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Posted Sep 25, 2008
Good
This hotel is a surprise. It is a little off the shopping district, and surrounded by more local eateries and shops. I had family stay there for graduation and they loved it. It was easier to access than the hotels on Prospect, and has a terrific ...
Happy by Matthew B. at InsiderPages
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Posted Sep 17, 2008
Good
I was very happy to find this little jewel of a hotel in La Jolla. I am a native San Diegan and come to San Diego every summer to visit my family. I normally stay close to them, but fortunately for me that particular hotel was booked.
64 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The hotel was well located and apparently, a good value for this town, despite its rather dated appearance. The front desk, makes this inn live up to its reputation. A ten dollar daily parking fee includes unlimited in and out but if you do not intend to use your car, find street parking or a five dollar garage. The breakfast buffet is just okay. I suggest you go to Harry's, opposite Von's parking lot, open at six a.m.
The personality of the front desk staff was great. I was personally escorted to the computer station by the manager. They offered to print out boarding passes if the terminal was busy with other guests.
I am somewhat likely
to return to the Empress Hotel Of La Jolla.
I might recommend it to friends.
29 year old female with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
I stayed at the Empress Hotel for my brother's wedding in La Jolla. For the first two nights, the spacious room accommodated my parents, my brother, myself, and numerous gift bags, fancy dresses, and bottles of wine. I spent a day working remotely, using the hotel's Internet and it was fast and free. The pullout couch was one of the comfiest I've ever slept on and when I moved into my own room with my boyfriend, we found the beds comfortable as well. The complimentary breakfast had plenty of options, all edible, and we enjoyed eating on the open-air terrace where we met up with other family members and wedding guests. The hotel is ideally situated near shops, restaurants, the beach, and all the seals. If the hotel staff can happily deal with my family, they can certainly take care of yours, too.
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