The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

Located in San Diego’s North Park district, this historic boutique hotel features charming rooms and suites, event space, and outdoor pool.

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  • Phone

    (619) 296-2101

  • Website

    lafayettehotelsd.com

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  • Type

    Hotel

Address

2223 El Cajon Blvd (at Louisiana St) San Diego , CA 92104 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Free

Comments / 49


Keywords:

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Adan Medina

Poolside room was given to me because I asked for a good view . Front desk attendant was extremely nice. I will definitely be staying here when I return. Only small problem was the thin walls. Awesome.

Steve Murphy

The staff at the front desk and at the restaurant were very friendly and helpful. They gave me ideas as to what to do with my trip to San Diego while I was there. They were a great team.

Brea Simpson

My new fav hotel in SD. I love the neighborhood vibes and cute vintage feel .

Joanne

This place is hip , dapper, nostalgic and awesome! My tub fills when Im taking a shower , but really, least of my problems! Bar , pool, and good company! Nice staff too

Christian Baker

A trendy retro style hotel with a huge swimming pool . Very well appointed and regularly has good shows in the Mississippi Room .

Ed Belmonte

Great pool parties, nice crowd, the pool is the best, rent a room and enjoy the day!

Heather Holliday

You definitely want a room poolside . 110% worth the upgrade!!!

Triburban

Every room has a designated movies tar. We stayed in the Jimmy Stewart room. Very clean and the bath soaps are fantastic!!

Alex Hennessey

Cool 1940s-1950s vibe; decent drinks. Interesting guests make for good people watching

Amanda Foley

A nice (but slightly pricey ) place to hang by the pool for the day, if you'd like.

Matthew Cooper

A lot of fun to be had in this somewhat campy hotel from the 40s. The Johnny Weismuller designed pool is a constant party.

Rebecca Balnis

Pack your swimmies!

Kate Glenn

Best Venue for Vintage Wedding Receptions with amazing package option for the Mississippi Room !

Josh Martin

Pleasantly surprised how low key and comfortable this hotel is.

Jones

Yea the vintage feel and pool scene are nice. Rooms are lacking though. Refreshed with paint but still outdated. Also no fridge in the rooms

Morgy1970

Fun hotel . Chic feel. Great pool... they just haven't figured out the customer service side of things..

Jessie

Awesome funky little hotel , get a pool suite if you can swing it!

Hudson Sutler

This place is a cross between a Motel 6 and the Beverly Hills Hotel ... the result is an Ace Hotel type of experience. Read more

Kristina Kenyon

Use a Yappee offer for 30% off food!

Kayla B.

Hotel has lots of history and so much potential, but is in need of serious updating. However, rooms were clean , staff was nice, and pool was great.

Gail Stewart

The Blues Specters Band is the house band!!! Come by and see me sing the damn blues baby!!!!!!!!

LJ C

Ask for Christelle, the Asst. G.M., the best in the business. She will take care of you. This hotel has history. You can feel it

Shawn Allen

Amazing hotel ! I will drive to San Diego just to stay here

Gail Stewart

Great music : BLUES SPECTERS BAND

Sean-Michael McColl

Don't bring your own beer , they take it, but its cool for them to have pint glasses around the pool.

JoAnne Emily Frias

Best Breakfast ever!!!!

Leo Virgo

Keep activities towards the center of the bed to avoid tipping the mattress over.

Tyler

Live music and great food!

Russell Adams

Po Boy Benny for Brunch .

Elle

Maids are SO loud in the morning. "Por vida!" Nice beds tho. Restrooms are not private at all. Checkers were fun tho. Walls are thin.

Jagannath Premkumar

Good hotel . Nice rooms but the bathrooms are too small

San Diego Reader

Lafayette featured in Here's the Deal in this week's Reader. Read more

Anton Iliko Cats

More like a motel

Cho Insun

Fabian iz da best bartender around!!!

Rick Smith

Though it is a historical place, it is far from its glamour days. Beds are saggy, no hot water and no internet in the room!

Alex Straus

Hit the pool. You're a fool if you don't.

Justin Gervasi

Favorite hotel in San Diego!

Ryan Servatius

Think Melrose Place circa 1950's, I love it!!!

Brian Collado

No more continental breakfast that's a bummer!!!!

Tim Pyles

I love the pool! Read more

Margarito Cisneros

It looks homie and fun at the same time.

Sydney The Squid

This pool is nasty. Yeastiness and pregnancies via the unwashed hipsters that swim here.

Anton Iliko Cats

There was a cockroach in our room.

D'Angelo White - Reyes

by the pool chillin waiting for Frenchy

Anton Iliko Cats

The wifi is terrible

Miles H

==D just the

jiLL johnson

closed to the public Tuesday for winter

Jessica Landers

Bring a book . Go for a swim and then read in the sun.

Beyazıt

Değişik güzel bir otel . Personel ilgili. Havuzu çok güzel.

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Great cocktails. Do during the week to avoid the huge crowds and extremely long waits at the bar - Roger Ma

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Very clean and nice rooms. Very nice spa and pool area as well. Close to the trolly, which is a great transportation option. They fix the bed, put water and macaroons around 5 pm. Enjoy SD you’ll???? - Sara

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Great hotel, well decorated, quite and spacious rooms. I would like to come back soon! - Gian Delso

7.9
Lounge
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Love this place. Delightfully dark and cozy and a great place to hang out with friends. Also cheesy fries and cheap strong drinks. - Bethany Danielsen

6.4
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7.9
Dive Bar
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Strong drinks and great beer selection. Beers switch out all the time so make sure to come back often. - Andrew Snodgrass