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Lafayette Hotel & Club

2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California, 92104, San Diego

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Excellent

376 reviews

9.2/10

Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy an outdoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and concierge services at Lafayette Hotel & Club. Indulge in delicious meals at Quixote or sip on drinks from multiple bars and lounges.
Event Spaces
Host your event in 5000 square feet of conference space and take advantage of 4 meeting rooms. Perfect for weddings, conferences, or special gatherings.
Convenient Location
Nestled in University Heights, our upscale hotel is just minutes away from San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle. Explore nearby attractions like Balboa Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot during your stay. Book now for an unforgettable experience at Lafayette Hotel & Club.

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Popular Amenities

Free WiFi

24-hour front desk

Luggage storage

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May 2nd – 3rd 2026

1 Room, 2 Travellers

9.2

376 reviews

Fernando

Partner · September 2025

8/10

4/5 – Beautiful hotel, but not a 5-star experience for the 5-star price. The Lafayette has great style, solid 24-hour food, and amazing overnight staff — one even walked us to the elevator, which was ...4/5 – Beautiful hotel, but not a 5-star experience for the 5-star price. The Lafayette has great style, solid 24-hour food, and amazing overnight staff — one even walked us to the elevator, which was a rare and appreciated gesture. Please give the guy a raise as I’ve never had that at a hotel. But for what I paid (about $490 total with room, valet, food, and one drink), it fell short on value. Valet isn’t 24/7, so we couldn’t get our luggage at check-in and had to track it down in the morning ourselves — despite already being charged for valet and the room. Food was tasty but not exactly what I ordered, and was left on the floor instead of on a cart. Espresso tonic in the café was great, but a little orange peel garnish would’ve made it special. Stirred a simple in-room drink, which was cool as I get to bartend in my room — just not $29 cool. For that price, I could’ve stayed at the Madonna Inn (which has free parking) and gotten a more complete, iconic experience. Who cares if it’s downtown — that shouldn’t justify premium pricing without premium service. Great hotel, but it needs better follow-through to match the cost. I’d stay again because I liked the vibe and staff, but it’s pricey. I hope next time I get to enjoy the pool, bowling, bars, and other amenities. Hopefully they up their game so the experience matches the cost.Show More

meredithkbrooks

Friends Getaway · October 2025

10/10

This hotel is truly everything you think it will be. Fun, eclectic, unique, lively & a vibe! The service was impeccable from the maintenance man who had to come fix our light switch, to the baristas a...This hotel is truly everything you think it will be. Fun, eclectic, unique, lively & a vibe! The service was impeccable from the maintenance man who had to come fix our light switch, to the baristas at the front desk, the pool attendants at the cabana, the doormen at the front of house & the servers at LouLous that were serving at my friends wedding this weekend. The food & drinks were tasty and affordable. The room was out of this world. I loved the mattress & pillows and had the best night sleep. I was here for a wedding but would love to come back for a long weekend with my girlfriends. It’s the perfect spot that truly felt all inclusive where we didn’t have to leave the property for anything! 10/10 would recommendShow More

McGinnis

August 2025

6/10

We stayed here because of its close location to North Park and excellent reviews, drawn by its charming style, (although it was actually more like a bordello). While the décor is indeed unique and vis...We stayed here because of its close location to North Park and excellent reviews, drawn by its charming style, (although it was actually more like a bordello). While the décor is indeed unique and visually striking, it felt overdone to the point where almost every vertical and horizontal surface was covered with hotel-provided decorations. This leaves very little space for guests to store personal belongings, with almost no room for clothes or drawers—making the stay less comfortable. As guests in our 60s, we found ourselves significantly younger than most other visitors, who were mainly there for lively events. Multiple bachelorette parties took over the hotel, and by Friday evening, the entire lobby turned into a nightclub with loud music pounding from the basement. The atmosphere was far from quiet or peaceful, making it difficult to get any restful sleep. The front desk staff did their best, accommodating us by relocating us to the quietest room available, but overall it was still a disappointment in terms of noise and rest. Given its party-centered environment, the Lafayette Hotel and Club feels more like a nightclub with rooms rather than a relaxing hotel stay. Considering this, a rename would better reflect the hotel's true character, perhaps to something that highlights its nightlife focus rather than the more traditional "hotel and club" feel it currently presents.Show More

HJB0072

Family · August 2025

6/10

This hotel is geared to guests who want to party and not to tourists who want a quieter time. I knew the hotel had a ‘pool scene’ but I probably should have done my research to find out that tickets a...This hotel is geared to guests who want to party and not to tourists who want a quieter time. I knew the hotel had a ‘pool scene’ but I probably should have done my research to find out that tickets are sold to non guests to access the pool from 10am. At the weekend it’s rammed. This means if you check in on a Saturday you won’t get to your room till 4pm and there is no space by the pool. The partying goes on until around midnight on Saturday (they do provide ear plugs). As other reviews say the decor of the hotel is fabulous and the beds are comfy, the food is good and the service at the diner excellent (not so much the front desk). However they do not service the room and even when we asked they just replaced towels but not the water or the used coffee cups. Not a big deal except we’d paid over $500 pn - I imagine most of their guests are there for 1 night so lack of cleaning is not an issue. We requested a late check out for our last day so we could enjoy the pool as it was quieter on Monday morning, and even though their website says they will give these, we had to push hard to an extra hour. If you are staying Mon-Thurs the pool is lovely and the hotel scene is not overwhelming. But do not stay here at the weekend unless you are there to party.Show More

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Amenities

General

Outdoor furniture

Gift shops or newsstand

Smoke-free property

Front Desk Services

24-hour front desk

Luggage storage

Concierge service

Multilingual staff

Porter/bellhop

Wedding services

Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

Front entrance ramp

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Well-lit path to entrance

Internet

Free WiFi

Transport & Parking

Electric car charging station

Fitness & Gym

Use of nearby fitness center (discount)

Pool Facilities

Fence around pool

Pool umbrellas

Pool cabanas (surcharge)

Pool sun loungers

Restaurant & Bars

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Cleaning Services

Change of towels (on request)

Business & Work

Meeting rooms

Conference space

Meeting rooms

Additional Amenities

Electric car charging station

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House rules

Check-in

N/A

Check-out

11:00 AM

Cancellation policy

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

FAQ

Lafayette Hotel & Club doesn't provide a hotel-wide check in time, and you're expected to check out by 11:00 AM.

Lafayette Hotel & Club's cancellation policy depends on the room type and the dates it’s booked around. Make sure to select your preferred cancellation policy when selecting your rooms.

No. This hotel does not provide breakfast with its rooms.

Yes. This hotel provides free wifi connectivity along with your rooms.

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Lafayette Hotel & Club

Excellent

376 reviews

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May 2nd – 3rd 2026

1 Room, 2 Travellers

376 reviews

Fernando

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meredithkbrooks

10/10

McGinnis

6/10

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6/10

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