Empress Hotel
La Jolla, California
Empress Hotel is a hotel located in La Jolla.
The elegant, newly renovated lobby invites guests with its limestone and black marble flooring, deep blue suede wall covering, rich mahogany arches and moldings and plush midnight blue couches. This European, boutique-style hotel boasts a deluxe continental breakfast served adjacent to a relaxing sundeck with its ideal location in the heart of La Jolla.
There are 73 guestrooms, including 4 luxurious two-room Jacuzzi suites. All rooms feature bathrobes, coffee maker with Starbuck's Coffee, in-room safes, iron & ironing boards, and refrigerators.
Places to eat within 5km of Empress Hotel include Olive & Basil, Sicilia Bella, China Chef, and Duke’s La Jolla.
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Empress Hotel reviews
Rated 7 out of 10 with 7 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 01 Jan 2011 rated 6 out of 10.
Wish I would have stayed at a Quality Inn and picked where I was going to stay. For the $ it was well below standards.
Positives: That it was in La Jolla, very friendly staff.
Negatives: Cheap feeling.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 17 Nov 2010 rated 10 out of 10.
We were very pleased with the hotel and would recommend it and use it again.
Positives: Great location, friendly service, nice room, and good breakfast included.
Negatives: The bathroom had a weird sliding door that was strange.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 07 May 2010 rated 10 out of 10.
From the moment we set foot in the hotel doors, our experience was high above our expectations. Our family arrived several hours before check-in time, and the two gentlemen at the check-in desk were very welcoming by allowing us to check-in early. They were also extremely accommodating by allowing us to change our reservation from a queen bed to two queen beds and a roll-away bed to fit the needs of our family of five. Additionally, the two gentleman gave us a friendly preview of the dining and shops in the area and even offered us fold-up lounge chairs to carry with us down to the beach. Never before have I received such welcoming, polite, and gracious service at a hotel. We greatly appreciated our stay with the Empress Hotel of La Jolla and feel that the two gentlemen that helped us during check-in deserve recognition for their excellent customer service. Thanks again! We will definitely be back in the future.
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Positives: Warm, friendly, and inviting.
Negatives: No pool or spa.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Jan 2010 rated 7 out of 10.
Overall was good. But needs some room upgrading and new towels.
Positives: Cleaning department did not take my stuff
Negatives: Bad towels, bad lighting in bath room.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 19 Aug 2009 rated 8 out of 10.
The room was nice. I didn't like being on the first floor. The room was smaller than I thought it was going to be based on the online description. But it was adequate. Nice bathroom. The front desk called after we were in our room and was trying to tell me that I booked a room with 2 queens. Luckily I had printed my reservation that showed I booked a King room. The valet was terrific and very helpful with questions.
Positives: The location was good.
Negatives: We were on the first floor.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 17 Dec 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
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 convenient free parking. Nice free breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms in a great upscale area.
Positives: Nice free breakfast & free parking.
Negatives: Room condition a little worn.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 17 Dec 2008 rated 3 out of 10.
The room was small but adequate with comfortable beds. It is hard to say much nice about a hotel stay after myself and my children awaken with bites, and even harder when the front desk does not appear to care when told about our experience.
Positives: Overall the hotel should have been a nice experience.
Negatives: My children and I experienced bites overnight and the staff appeared completely disinterested.
Amenities
24-hour front desk. Accessible facilities. Beauty shop/salon. Complimentary newspaper delivered to room. Complimentary newspaper in lobby. Concierge floor. Express check-out. Indoor parking. Laundry/Valet service. Lounges/bars. Restaurant. Room service. Safe deposit box. Spa.
Location details / directions
Starting at -SAN- San Diego International Airport Take 1-5 North. Exit La Jolla Parkway West, which merges With Torrey Pines Road. Turn Right on Prospect Place. Left onto Fay Avenue at the Hard Rock Cafe. The hotel is one block up on the right side.
Starting at -LAX- Los Angeles International Airport Take Interstate 5 South. Exit La Jolla Village Drive and proceed west. Turn left onto Torrey Pines Road. Turn right on Prospect Place. Left onto Fay Avenue at the Hard Rock Cafe. Proceed 1 block to Silverado. The hotel is across the intersection on the near corner.
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