Lafayette Hotel San Diego
32.7547258874282, -117.140736579894993 stars2223 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, United States, 92104
Overview
Comfortably placed in the downtown San Diego, the Lafayette Hotel stays in the heart of excitement, within a stone’s throw away from endless entertainment options, superb shopping, famous landmarks and pristine sandy beaches.
Set in historical Southern California Manor, this three-star historical property offers top-of-the-line amenities like complimentary secured parking and a sparkling swimming pool.
The choice of rooms includes 129 air-conditioned guest rooms outfitted with complimentary high speed internet access and television with premium channels.
The on-site dining facilities include a restaurant and a café where guests may sample delicious local dishes and choose from a variety of drinks.
Coaster Santa Fe Station is within 4.9km from the property.
San Diego Santa Fe Depot is 5km away.
Number of rooms 131.

Distance to:
- City Center - 2.7km
- Airport: San Diego International Airport - 5.1km, General A. L. Rodriguez Intl - 28.6km
- Train Station: Coaster Santa Fe Station - 4.9km, San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 5.0km
- Bus stop - 100 m
Rooms
All guest rooms feature individual design and convenient amenities desirable for comfortable stay. In-room general amenities include climate control, clock radio, coffee/tea maker, direct-dial phone, free local calls and voice mail, fridge and television with premium channels. Bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries, and shower/tub combination. Business travelers will appreciate the convenience of having free high speed wired/wireless internet connection, spacious working desk and direct-line telephone with free local calls.
Room types:
Standard Guest Rooms come equipped with either king bed or two queen beds.
Poolside Room has two queen beds and spectacular pool views.
Family Suite has a separate living room with sofa bed, a bedroom and a fax machine.
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Standard King Room
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Accessible King Room
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Standard Queen Room
Two Queen Size Beds |
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Poolside Queen Room
Two Queen Size Beds |
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Two-Bedroom Suite
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Two-Bedroom Bungalow
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Two Room Bungalow
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Presidential One-Bedroom Suite
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One-Bedroom Penthouse
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Dining options
Complimentary continental breakfast is served every day from 6am to 10am in the comfortable dining room.
The hotel’s restaurant and bar offer an extensive cuisine based on contemporary local specialties, accompanied by a rich list of drinks.
A full breakfast is served and charges are applicable.
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Work
Lafayette Hotel San Diego offers a well-appointed business center equipped with audio-visual equipment and meeting facilities.
Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is provided throughout the property.
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Leisure
For recreation, guests may enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and spa facilities.
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Additional features
The hotel is friendly to guests with disabilities.
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| Internet | Hotel high-speed internet access is available in the hotel rooms |
| Guest Parking | Free Public hotel parking is possible on site. |
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Guest feedback
Read hotel reviews- Very nice large pool area and spacious clean rooms, a classic hotel.
- I liked the location, short drives to downtown or to the beaches and pool area at this hotel was pleasant.
- Quite spacious and clean room, good food and warm ambience, decent prices.
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Policies
| Check-In | from 3 pm |
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| Check-Out | until 11 am |
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| Pets | Pets are not allowed |
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What's nearby?
City center is located about 2.7km from the property.
San Diego Zoo is within 2km.
Starlight Bowl is within 2.5km away.
Spanish Village Art Center is 2.5km away.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is within 2.7km from the property.
San Diego Museum of Art is within 2.7km from the hotel.
Old Globe Theater is about 2.7km away.
Museum of Photographic Sciences is within 2.8km.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion is 2.8km from the hotel.
Mingei International Museum is within 2.8km.
Balboa Park is about 2.8km from the property.
Museum of Man is within 2.8km.
House of Pacific Relations International Cottages is 3km away.
Centro Cultural de la Raza is 3.1km away.
Japanese Friendship Garden is 3.1km from the property.
San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum is within 3.2km.
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Getting there
San Diego International Airport is within 5.1km from the property.
By car: head north toward Airlane Road and then take a slight left toward North Harbor Drive (follow signs for Parking/Terminal Return/Airport exit). Take another slight left toward North Harbor Drive (there will be signs for Commuter Terminal/Point Loma/Harbor Island). Turn left at North Harbor Drive and then left at West Grape Street. Turn right to merge onto I-5 South, and then take exit 16 to merge onto CA-163 North toward Escondido. Take exit 2B for Washington Street East. Merge onto Washington Street. Take slight left at Normal Street, and then slight right at El Cajon Boulevard.
Getting around
Bus stop is 100m away.
Complimentary parking is available on site.
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Hotel Lafayette Reviews
Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Hotel Lafayette
Average guest rating:
2.9Based on 35 reviews
- Dining 2.4
- Value 2.8
- Service 2.4
- Location 3.8
- Rooms 3.4
Individual guest reviews
Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 3.3
Good sized room, excellent pool.
Unfortunately, the hotel elevators weren't working for at least a day, poor free breakfast and more fruit.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 2 Value
- 4 Dining
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 3.4
Poolr area is great and the hotel I believe is being renovated. The room is clean and the continental breakfast is pretty handy dandy. The pool is excellent.
The windows were really dirty the woodwork on the building is peeling and now for jacuzzi, broken knobs and drainage, had to use a sock to plug.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 2 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 3 Value
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 3.5
I liked the location and old Town. The hotel staff were friendly and the front desk agent was fast, efficient. The room was very comfortable and breakfast was great. Loved the pool and did an hour of laps each morning.
The secure underground lot was never mentioned, the bars near by made rather loud after 2 AM and the sofa and carpet were dirty and stained. The toilet did not flush well.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Location
- 2 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 3.2
Good location for qualcom stadium and cute little hotel. Better to stay at home, friendly staff and the non renovated rooms are disgusting, filthy. The food is the best i have ever tasted, the pool is clean and decent.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 3 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 3 Value
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 3.4
Good pool area and hotel was quiet. The staff were very friendly, room was decent and the complimentary breakfast was great and we looked forward to on a daily basis. Plenty of choices and eating on the patio was lovely.
The bars near by made rather loud after 2 am and the curtains were dirty from the ground up to about two feet.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 2 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 4 Value
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 3.9
I'm used to more friendly service and i live in new york city, stately Historical Hotel, the front desk clerk was very helpful. The bedding was kept changed and continental breakfast was good as well.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Location
- 4 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 5 Value
- 5 Dining
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 3.6
Areas are very inviting and a beautiful scene, the location of the hotel is convenient to freeways and has a cityish type feel. The rooms are great.
The continental breakfast didn't have much variety and the pool parties that are held for the public were not prominant enough on the website.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 2 Value
- 3 Dining
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 4.6
On the premises takes you back to a different era was very cool, this hotel was affordable and has a good history, the front desk staff were very helpful and informative. The beds were comfortable and the continental breakfast was nice.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 4.0
Location was good, the hotel was close to many of the cities attractions and the service at check in was great. Our room was nice.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 3 Value
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 2.3
Very nice large pool area and spacious clean rooms, a classic hotel. Staff were friendly, this meant the only water we could use for showering was scalding hot and the complimentary breakfast was great and had a good assortment of bagels.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Location
- 1 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 1 Value
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 4.1
Great history to the place, friendly reception staff and the beds were a good size and the rooms were comfortable.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 5 Value
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 2.9
Pool area at this hotel was pleasant, the staff were always courteous and responsive, the rooms were big and spacious.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 2 Value
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 3.0
I liked the history of the hotel and the upkeep was great for an over 70 year old hotel, the room configuration was very nice.
The staff were less than helpful and breakfast was limited.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Rooms
- 2 Service
- 5 Value
- 2 Dining
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 4.0
I liked the abience of the hotel and helpful staff. Very nice new room, good food and upon inspection the Ramada looked a much better choice. Friendly enviroment heated pool.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 3 Value
- 4 Dining
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Lafayette Hotel San Diego
Average rating: 4.0
Oh please, this hotel was super duper, the 2 bedroom room was clean.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Rooms
- 5 Value
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