Consider a stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club and take advantage of a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to 3 bars and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Located in University Heights, a neighborhood in San Diego, Lafayette Hotel & Club is near the airport. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park. Check out an event or a game at Snapdragon Stadium, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our San Diego travel guide
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
What's nearby
Balboa Park
19 min walk - 1.0 mile
San Diego Black Ensemble Theater
12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Diversionary Theatre
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
The Observatory North Park
17 min walk - 0.9 miles
The Banshee
5 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
Mission Valley Center Station
4 min drive
Old Town Transit Center
13 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
2 min walk
Colima's Mexican Food
10 min walk
Taco Bell
7 min walk
Starbucks
7 min walk
Wendy's
10 min walk
About this property
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Upscale hotel near Balboa Park
Consider a stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club and take advantage of a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to 3 bars and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Outdoor furniture, wedding services, and a porter/bellhop
An elevator, concierge services, and luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 139 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lafayette Hotel & Club on Nov 23, 2026 start from $308, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Lafayette Hotel & Club pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 45 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 38 per night.
What time is check-in at Lafayette Hotel & Club?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Lafayette Hotel & Club?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lafayette Hotel & Club located?
Located in University Heights, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and Snapdragon Stadium. Mission Valley Mall and Old Globe Theater are also within 3 mi (5 km). Rio Vista Station is 29 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Lafayette Hotel & Club Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Had an absolutely awesome stay. I have been wanting to visit the Lafayette for some time and it definitely lived up to my expectations! Would love to go back.
I really enjoyed my stay at this historic hotel. The room was clean, and the property was well-kept and full of charm. It was nice to experience a hotel with so much history while still being well maintained. Overall, a pleasant stay, and I would recommend it to others!
Great for solo travelers as there's a lot to do at the Hotel! Would definitely recommend spending time at the pool and at all the bars as well as the diner. Also went to the bowling alley there and had a blast.
If you love over the top, bougie decor and fabulous customer service The Lafayatte is a must stay at hotel!! We had a girls weekend, had so much fun and the ambiance is just beyond amazing!! You can spend an entire vacation in the hotel with the different restaurants, bars, bowling, pool etc!! We are going to make it an annual trip!!
Great room nostalgic was the coolest place I ever stayed in.The property Very nice lots of things to do and close to the downtown. Staff was very helpful and wanted my stay to be the best. Thank you.
Stayed here for my birthday staff was very kind and helpful. Also had dinner at quixote the food was decent staff was amazing and went above and beyond.The gutter was a cute place to take pictures staff was amazing there as well.Room was clean and had a bar
We love the La Fayette and this was our second time there. The property is gorgeous and unique, and so are the rooms. So many things to do and see ee, and the restaurants/bars are so wonderful to spend time in. Highly recommend.
Staff was excellent bars were excellent. Breakfast was excellent. whole vibe just extraordinary with the decor. Excellent vibes going on at this place. Highly recommended Friday Saturday night spending the whole day at the pool both days. I know San Diego has a lot to offer, but don’t miss out on this hotel on the weekends. Lots of fun Beautiful highly recommend going in the jazz bar when there’s a venue it’s like out of the movies.
Property was amazing, however the pool was always very crowded and you have to reserve sun beds in advance, they were all taken the 3 days we were there. Otherwise everything was great
Very helpful and attentive staff! My only complaint was that there wa solid construction going on outside that woke us up very early. I’m not counting it against the hotel since it’s out of there control but a heads up would’ve been nice. Awesome stay! Would recommend to any friend group or couple.
This was one of the best hotel experiences I've had anywhere. The facility is well maintained and the staff provides excellent service. Look forward to staying there again sometime.
Love love love. Took my husband here for his birthday. Had the best time. So cute. So yummy. Great staff. Great facilities. Would love to be able to come again!