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Lafayette Hotel & Club

855-229-5934
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, US
4.0Very Good
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Non-Smoking
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About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club is a 4-star independent property located in San Diego's University Heights neighborhood, within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. The hotel comprises 133 rooms, including 20 suites, making it a mid-sized resort destination for leisure and business travelers.

Rooms feature air conditioning, minibars, and LED televisions paired with pillowtop beds dressed in premium linens. Complimentary wireless internet access and cable programming are standard. Private bathrooms include hair dryers and bathrobes. The property maintains a guest comfort rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Dining options include Quixote, one of two on-site restaurants, along with a coffee shop and café. Room service is available during limited hours. Three bars and lounges serve cocktails and refreshments, with a poolside bar offering drinks by the water. Daily full breakfasts are available for a surcharge from 6:00 AM to noon.

Recreation and wellness amenities include an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. The property offers complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, gift shops, and discounted access to a nearby fitness facility. Wedding services, meeting rooms spanning 5,000 square feet, and conference space support events and gatherings. Additional conveniences include 24-hour front desk service, multilingual staff, dry cleaning and laundry, luggage storage, and porter assistance. Valet parking is available for a surcharge.

The property sits 3.1 miles from Hotel Circle and 4.2 miles from Petco Park. Lindbergh Field airport is approximately 5 miles away, with taxi service available for around $13 one way. The San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Japanese Friendship Garden are also accessible from this central location. Guest ratings average 4.6 out of 5 across 799 reviews.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible arrival times; check-out is at 11:00 AM. Service animals are permitted. The property welcomes guests seeking event and conference facilities, featuring electric car charging stations and professional property management.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego (University Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Hotel Circle and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Petco Park.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Balboa Park - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Mission Valley Mall - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Adams Avenue Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
San Diego Zoo - 3 km / 1.8 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
San Diego Museum of Art - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
UC San Diego Health - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
San Diego Air and Space Museum - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Balboa Naval Medical Center - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
San Diego City College - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Fashion Valley Mall - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Snapdragon Stadium - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Hotel Circle - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Riverwalk Golf Club - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 25.2 km / 15.6 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42.1 km / 26.1 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 52 km / 32.3 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 139 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.

Dining

Grab a bite at Quixote, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.

Getting here

Lindbergh Field is approx 5 miles away. Convention Center is approx. 5 miles away. One way taxi expense approx $13.00
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Overnight indoor parking is $22.00 per night.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 20
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 45
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pets are not allowed. Service animals are permitted.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • 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

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.