The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

“Funky fun stay in north san diego”

This is a fun place to spend a night or two. The decor is redolent of an earlier era with all kinds of entertaining aspects wherever one looks. There are several bars with different menus, from the large interior bar to the pool side to the bars downstairs in the Quixote restaurant and Gutters. O... more

This is a fun place to spend a night or two. The decor is redolent of an earlier era with all kinds of entertaining aspects wherever one looks. There are several bars with different menus, from the large interior bar to the pool side to the bars downstairs in the Quixote restaurant and Gutters. One could spend the day visiting each one. The themes vary as one goes to each. For food choices, there is a 24 hour diner in the hotel with a 1950s diner-style decor, the Quixote restaurant (upscale mexican) or pool side. The room we had was amazing with all kinds of interesting touches you won't find elsewhere. Getting a pool balcony room was great as the pool lounges were all taken. The room bar was the most complete I've ever seen. The usual amenities (soap, shampoo, towels, coffee--but instant, flat screen tv, ac. there isn't any room service but you do get a text connection to ask for help with anything. It can get noisy at various times during the night with music from I don't know where. There is valet parking only $38/night. You could try street parking if you get lucky.

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“Birthday Trip at The Lafayette Hotel”

I had been watching The Lafayette for about a year on social media, so when we finally booked it for my birthday I was so excited!! We loved everything! Even better than we could have expected. Visually stunning {every single inch} the staff were all so nice and helpful and the drinks and food at... more

I had been watching The Lafayette for about a year on social media, so when we finally booked it for my birthday I was so excited!! We loved everything! Even better than we could have expected. Visually stunning {every single inch} the staff were all so nice and helpful and the drinks and food at every location was above and beyond delicious. We especially loved how dog friendly they are, that really makes a huge difference for us when we travel with our pups! I was on sensory overload in the best way possible, I took so many photos and videos! Choosing to celebrate my birthday at The Lafayette was the best decision and exceeded all of my expectations! Can't wait to come back and visit again! PS we are from Arizona and let me tell you, more than worth the drive!!

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“Prepare to have your socks knocked off!!”

My sister and I had an unforgettable experience celebrating her birthday at The LaFayette. Despite staying only one night, we found it so delightful that the next day we almost had to be dragged out kicking and screaming! The hotel exudes magnificent charm and beauty, with meticulous attention t... more

My sister and I had an unforgettable experience celebrating her birthday at The LaFayette. Despite staying only one night, we found it so delightful that the next day we almost had to be dragged out kicking and screaming! The hotel exudes magnificent charm and beauty, with meticulous attention to detail evident in the room decor, bar areas, and both the Diner and Quixote restaurant. You almost have to pinch yourself to realize you aren’t going to see Ava Gardner having a swim, bringing you back to present-day reality. This period hotel is an absolute jewel in the heart of San Diego. for couples, friends and of course, sisters. Well certainly be back!

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“Fun, fantastic and unique”

We had a 5-star experience but we held back a star as a warning and heads up to weary travelers. It is a fun, fantastic and truly unique hotel, but it's not for those hoping to nod off at 9:00 after traveling from the East Coast or wanting to tuck the kiddos into bed for an early morning at Sea ... more

We had a 5-star experience but we held back a star as a warning and heads up to weary travelers. It is a fun, fantastic and truly unique hotel, but it's not for those hoping to nod off at 9:00 after traveling from the East Coast or wanting to tuck the kiddos into bed for an early morning at Sea World. Go there knowing that this place attracts, especially on weekends, a lot of guests and locals in their 20s and 30s. Everyone is having a blast and you'll hear them, and the music, up to and past midnight. If you are up for joining in and tuning out when you're done and heading back to the room, we cannot recommend this enough. If you're not, try one of the hundreds of quiet chain hotels in the area. As local San Diegans, we have been very happy to see this historic place go from run-down eyesore a decade ago, to a thriving place for staycationers, like us, and visitors who tend to typically not venture a mile or two from the coast. The newest owners have done a particularly fantastic job fine-tuning the renovation. It turns out - and not surprisingly - they (CH) are also responsible for some of the other coolest places in SD, like Morning Glory, Seneca and Raised by Wolves. We had a 2nd floor room that faced the pool at the far end. We ate at Quixote, played games at The Gutter, watched live music at Lou Lou's and had a nightcap at the Lobby Bar. We were not aware going in that it would be as loud as it was and there was a room party below us that went on too long past midnight, but it was quiet and relaxed the next morning and we enjoyed drinking coffee from Beginners out on our balcony until checkout. The staff is excellent and we were thanked for our stay personally by the outstanding manager, Nicole, on the way out. It was an amazing experience and we highly recommend it... to most.

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