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Property Amenities
Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, the Empress Hotel of La Jolla is within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. La Jolla Cove and the Museum of Contemporary Art are five blocks away. Mission Bay beaches and Torrey Pines Golf Course are within seven miles. Old Town San Diego and Del Mar are 10 miles away.
A complimentary Continental breakfast with fresh coffee is served daily in adjacent to the hotel's sundeck. Other amenities at Empress Hotel of La Jolla include a spa tub, sauna, and fitness room. In-room spa services are available through the Spa2Go program (surcharge).
Wireless Internet access is complimentary, and business services are available at the front desk. Two meeting rooms can accommodate groups of up to 40 people.
Room Amenities
Rooms
The five-story Empress Hotel of La Jolla has 73 guestrooms. All rooms come with iron and ironing boards, compact refrigerators, complimentary bottled water, and coffeemakers with gourmet coffee. Wireless Internet access and local calls are complimentary. Cable TV offers premium channels, pay movies, and video games (surcharge). Tiled bathrooms include bathrobes. Microwaves are available upon request, subject to availability.
Dining
A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning and includes fresh Starbucks coffee.
Manhattan of La Jolla - Fine-dining restaurant serving northern Italian and Continental cuisine. Popular with locals as well as hotel guests. Decor has dark-wood furnishings with a glowing aquariums. Open for lunch and dinner. Located just off the lobby; a lounge is adjacent. Dress code is resort casual, and the restaurant features live jazz Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Recreation
The Empress Hotel has a spa tub and sauna, as well as a small fitness center with a treadmill, bicycle, and strength-training equipment. Guests also enjoy discounted access to a nearby health club, which offers exercise classes and an array of fitness equipment.
The hotel is five blocks from La Jolla Cove, part of the 6,000-acre San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve. The beach is popular for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving; surfboards and other flotation devices are not permitted.
Seven miles from the hotel, Torrey Pines State Reserve is one of the wildest stretches of land along Southern California coast. Eight miles of hiking trails wind through the reserve's woodlands and along unspoiled beaches and lagoons. Guided nature walks are available on weekends and holidays. Adjacent to the reserve, Torrey Pines Golf Course offers two 18-hole courses, a golf shop, driving ranges, and pro instruction.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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out of 118 reviews
“empress”
Great staff, fine restaurant and breakfast facilities. Have stayed there more than once and will again. Wish tv had movies on demand. Other than that, no complaints.
“Empress La Jolla”
great location for walking around town
“Awesome place, fab location”
Nick the valet guy / concierge was awesome and gave us loads of information about where the best places to eat were etc... Felt they really knew their guests as they remembered us each time we came back to the hotel
“tsn”
We had really good experience here. Everything was good.
“Great choice”
My husband and I stayed at the Empress for three nights during out first trip to La Jolla. I spent a lot of time narrowing down my choice before booking and am very happy we went with the Empress. The hotel is perfectly located--right in the village, just a few blocks from the water and walking distance to many great shops and restaurants. The new breakfast room was very nice and the free breakfast was just enough for us (which made it easy to just get out and explore). Everyone at the hotel was very friendly and although we didn't end up really needing any significant service (had no problems and made our own itinerary) I got the impression that had we needed anything they would have been very helpful. I really liked the lay out of the room. There was enough space that we could spend the time we were in the room on the couch or at the table instead of having to sit on the bed. Also, the windows opened, which was a nice touch. I would certainly stay at this hotel again. I doubt there is a better value in La Jolla.
“Great hotel”
Very nice hotel, pleasant stuff, very good location. Next time in La Jolla, only this hotel...
“Would definitely stay here again”
I had an amazing time in La Jolla and the location of this hotel was key. I had the best runs of my life down by La Jolla Cove each morning and really enjoyed the continental breakfast afterward! The staff was friendly and they give you home baked cookies when you check in. :D
“great lajolla location”
The staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast had many healthy choices with great coffee. The location was perfect for walking to everything especially along the oceanfront. We lived in La Jolla years ago and it was like coming home again. A wonderful trip. The only drawback was that the pillows were cheap foam and not comfortable. Next time I'll bring my down pillow.
“will go back”
Nice,Clean,very friendly,location location
“quick trip to La Jolla”
I loved staying here and will do so in my next trip. walking distance to the water and everything in the village of La Jolla.
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The preferred airport for Empress Hotel of La Jolla is San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14.5 km / 9 mi.
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