Lafayette Hotel San Diego - Reviews

Hotel was better than the... – Posted 2 Nov 2011

Good

Hotel was better than the reviews said it was.... more on EasyToBook.com

Wonderful Historic Hotel... – Posted 13 Oct 2011

Excellent

The renovation of the hotel is wonderful.It seems they are restoring it back to its glory days of a hollywood getaway.The rooms have been re done,... more on Travelocity

I found the newly renovated... – Posted 18 Aug 2011

Excellent

I found the newly renovated hotel charming and comfortable and would definitely stay again!! Everyone was very friendly and the location is perfect... more on EasyToBook.com

As for the room it was nicely ... – Posted 15 Jul 2011

Good

As for the room it was nicely painted and the bathroom was nicely tiled and clean. Nice carpet and wall paper. Bed soft and comfortable. The Red Fox... more on EasyToBook.com

OLD HOTEL NEEDS TO BE TOTALLY ... – Posted 31 Mar 2011

Mediocre

PUTTING IN NEW COUCHES IN THE 2ND LOBBY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REMODEL. THE PLACE IS OLD, THE BREAKFAST IS A JOKE, THE STAFF IS UNFRIENDLY AND SLOW, THE ROOMS WERE WORN AND BADLY IN NEED OF EVERYTHING.

Not what we expected... – Posted 1 Mar 2011

Okay

The photos are definitely misleading - they make it look very modern and bright. It is a VERY old hotel and that is very evident in all aspects and... more on Travelocity

Just say no - old, dingy,... – Posted 19 Feb 2011

Mediocre

First off the website is misleading.Pictures very much.This is a very old hotel in need of a major renovation.The first room they put us in the... more on Travelocity

Excellent hotel experience... – Posted 15 Jan 2011

Excellent

The Lafayette is a hotel in a residential area just north of Balboa Park.I attended an event in Balboa Park, and the hotel was very convenient.The... more on Travelocity

Awful - moldy rooms, horrible ... – Posted 5 Jan 2011

Horrible

We planned our vacation for over a year to have it ruined. When we arrived our rooms were moldy and we wanted to cancel our reservation. They said it ... more on Travelocity

Great stay... – Posted 27 Dec 2010

Good

I had read negative reviews about the Lafayette in regards to the rooms being old and out dated.I also read that the hotel had been in the process of ... more on Travelocity

Hotel Lafayette... – Posted 27 Nov 2010

Mediocre

Run down Hollywood sparkle.Exterior rooms dark and musty, strong smell of mold in the one we were allocated.Exchange room although clean and... more on Travelocity

Lots of Potential... – Posted 22 Nov 2010

Okay

This hotel has lots of potential but was under renovation.The best feature is its location which is near most tourist attractions.The staff was... more on Travelocity

great location... – Posted 15 Nov 2010

Excellent

If you are after the hillcrest area this is one of the 2 best spots you can stay.Close to all the action.Great value for the $... more on Travelocity

Must have been nice - once!... – Posted 3 Oct 2010

Horrible

Stayed 2 night - 1 Oct- 3 Oct . 2010.The hotlel is worn down - and it is mentioned inside the hotel that it will be renovated soon.The pool was... more on Travelocity

Great Old California Hotel,... – Posted 17 Jul 2010

Mediocre

This is a fabulous old hotel in a very convenient area in San Diego. Built in the 40's and hosted many Hollywood stars in it's heyday! (The first... more on IgoUgo

Nothing like the website... – Posted 6 Jul 2010

Horrible

When I called hotel to let them know we may be arriving late I was told that the city had closed down their swimming pool and said that we could... more on Travelocity

this place is awful ... – Posted 11 Jun 2010

Horrible

didnt have my reservation took forever to check in hotel is very run down and what improvements had been done were done poorly hard bed ac didnt work and the shower head was a joke i would avoid

I always wanted to stay at... – Posted 23 Apr 2010

Excellent

I had a room poolside it was a great deal for the money 5 days. I had no problems except the pool wasntheated. This was in December 2009 so it really ... more on Travelocity

OLD and Dirty... – Posted 22 Mar 2010

Horrible

THis hotel charges you a $50 fee when you check in and then will refund it a couple of days after you check out.It was dirty, old, smelly, and loud... more on Travelocity

Great place to stay... – Posted 20 Dec 2009

Good

My husband and I love this place - we even had our wedding reception here.We stay here every time we visit SD,which is pretty frequently since it's a ... more on Travelocity

Wonderful!... – Posted 6 Nov 2009

Good

A diamond in the rough....The hotel is beautiful.Not what I expected, staff were wonderful.The complimentary breakfast included waffles!Yummy!The... more on Travelocity

will stay again... – Posted 2 Oct 2009

Good

We stayed in this hotel on a family trip to San Diego.We had a pool side room with a great view of the pool and plenty of sunlight during the day .... more on Travelocity

Hotel will make you wish you... – Posted 5 Aug 2009

Horrible

THIS WAS THE MOST HORRIBLE HOTEL I have EVER stayed at. I did alot of research online and decided to ignore the negative comments left about this... more on Travelocity

I Love This Hotel... – Posted 8 Jul 2009

Excellent

Stayed 7 days in July 2009 for Convention.Free Parking, breakfast...make your own waffles, bagels, cereal.5 minutes to downtown San Diego..I could... more on Travelocity

Not a Clean hotel-would not... – Posted 9 May 2009

Horrible

Stayed with my husband and our 1 year old.From the beginning, we realized this was not a family hotel. There was a bar right next door and... more on Travelocity

Dont book a room here!... – Posted 5 Apr 2009

Horrible

Our first room:The water in the shower went from ice cold to scalding hot without warning. The nice young guy at the front desk offered to upgrade... more on Travelocity

Vacation - Get acquainted... – Posted 19 Aug 2008

Okay

Perfect location; easy access to roads, sights, etc. etc.The bones of the hotel were wonderful; could be very romantic; full of history.However,... more on Travelocity

Do Not Know Where To Start... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Mediocre

The pictures and the description made the hotel sound nice. A little more expensive than I was looking for but sounded nice. I read the reviews,... more on Travelocity

Hotel Lafayette... – Posted 11 Aug 2008

Good

I checked in on August 8/2008 Desk clerk was wonderful. Got into my room and latter picked up phone to call desk. The phone in room did not work, had ... more on Travelocity

Don't bring your family here... – Posted 23 Jun 2008

Okay

We booked a 3 bedroom townhouse on-line only to get there and be split into two rooms because there was no 3 bedroom unit. The kitchen was okay. The... more on Travelocity

Never Again... – Posted 12 Jun 2008

Mediocre

I arrived at the hotel and felt severely dismayed by the hotel based on the photos from the Travel website. It was poorly maintained and didn't come... more on Travelocity

the lafayette was an older... – Posted 11 Jun 2008

Good

the lafayette was an older hotel, our room was huge with some furniture that could use some attention. there is a gorgeous pool, difficult to get to... more on IgoUgo

Excellent nostalgia, horrible ... – Posted 3 Jun 2008

Mediocre

We booked this hotel while in town for the maraton due to the history and location, but were soon disappointed when music and parties around the pool ... more on Travelocity