Lafayette Hotel

We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Lafayette! This is a truly unique property that has been thoroughly planned in every nook and cranny. It is especially convenient that Lou Lou’s and Quixote are on the property. Even though the hotel is on a Main Street, the area is still fairly walkable - North Park is nearby. We walked to get food multiple times. The pool and lobby are fantastic and there were always loads of people taking Instagram photos. However, the real stars were the staff! I found them to be helpful and energetic the entire time, despite a packed hotel. This is one of THE places to stay in San Diego and I recommend it for couples and friend groups alike!

Stayed 3 nights and loved it! Extremely aesthetically pleasing - loved the retro, maximalist style. Enjoyed lunch at the outdoor patio- good value, good food. Loved the lively atmosphere in the lobby Saturday night! Overall yes, we could hear some noise in our room, but if youre sensitive to sound they include ear buds in the room - and to be honest, I slept well without the ear buds. Excellent AC in the room and an exceptional in room "mini" bar -- not mini at all! Adequately priced too. Would love to return!

Positive: Amazingly decorated hotel and room. Lots of bars and restaurants. Negative: Hotel was extremely understaffed. Bars had LONG queues and staff was visibly stressed. Hotel is NOT 4-star. No housekeeping, even on request. No room service. Standard room was full size bunk beds, NOT a double bed ? thankfully the hotel moved us bigger.

Stopped into the Lafayette for a drink or 2 with my wife about a month ago and haven't stopped thinking about it since! The pool bar has one of the best views I've ever seen, and all the the bartenders and servers I met were just wonderful! I was particularly enamored by the lobby bar. It feels like a genuine 30s/40s bar, classy but not pretentious. It felt like the perfect place to order a martini, so I asked my bartender, Claire, for a Gibson--and it was PERFECT, the balance I'd been looking for. So good I asked her to tell me how she made it so I could replicate it at home, and she was happy to oblige! I make it twice a week at least. Can't wait to come back and check out the jazz bar on our next trip to San Diego!

Fantastic stay — old Hollywood charm with standout service (Room 161)||I had a wonderful stay at The Lafayette Hotel and will absolutely be back.||The property has a true old-Hollywood vibe that feels intentional, stylish, and fun without being kitschy. The pool area is a standout — beautiful, social, and still relaxing enough to unwind.||I stayed in Room 161, which was excellent. The room was quiet, thoughtfully designed, very comfortable, and the bed was genuinely luxurious. I slept extremely well, which isn’t always easy in a lively boutique hotel.||What truly made the stay special was the staff. |Denise at the front desk was fabulous — welcoming, kind, and incredibly helpful. |Hannah and Todd poolside were impeccable: attentive, friendly, and perfectly paced service. |And in the din